Where to go for more support
Overview
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Community Law |
The Community Law website contains legal information, education, and law reform resources about the police. Your local Community Law Centre can provide free initial legal advice about any issue relating to the police. |
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YouthLaw Aotearoa |
Phone: 0800 UTHLAW (0800 884 529) YouthLaw provides free legal advice for young people throughout New Zealand. The YouthLaw website provides great information for young people about the law. |
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“You and the police” (Law Society pamphlet) |
This pamphlet has information about what to do when being questioned or arrested by the police. You can access the pamphlet online at: You can also order hardcopies from: Phone: (04) 472 7837 |
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Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) |
Phone: 0800 503 728 The IPCA receives and investigates complaints against the police. A complaint form is available online. |
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Legal Aid |
www.justice.govt.nz/courts/going-to-court/legal-aid The Ministry of Justice website has a range of information about Legal Aid. It also has information about the Police Detention Legal Assistance Scheme (free legal help when someone is being held, arrested or questioned by the police) – go to: You can also order hard copies of Ministry of Justice pamphlets from: Phone: 0800 587 847 |
