A Point of Stability in the Life of the Nation: The Office of Chief Justice of New Zealand - Supreme Court Judge, Judicial Branch Leader, and Constitutional Guardian & Statesperson

New Zealand Law Review, pt.4, (2013)

27 Pages Posted: 10 Nov 2013 Last revised: 11 Nov 2013

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Richard M Cornes

University of Essex - School of Law

Date Written: November 5, 2013

Abstract

What is the scope of the office of Chief Justice of New Zealand? This paper makes the case for a strong office of Chief Justice as necessary for the maintainance of balance within New Zealand's constitutional arrangements. Three sets of roles are mapped: the Chief Justice as judge of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice as leader of the judicial branch, and the Chief Justice as constitutional guardian and statesperson. A detailed review of the relevant statutory provisions, and historical writing about the office reveals that the office is a complex and wide ranging one, and one which has come into better focus as a result of the creation of the Supreme Court of New Zealand.

Keywords: New Zealand, Chief Justice

Suggested Citation

Cornes, Richard M, A Point of Stability in the Life of the Nation: The Office of Chief Justice of New Zealand - Supreme Court Judge, Judicial Branch Leader, and Constitutional Guardian & Statesperson (November 5, 2013). New Zealand Law Review, pt.4, (2013), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2350217

Richard M Cornes (Contact Author)

University of Essex - School of Law ( email )

Colchester, Essex CO43SQ
United Kingdom

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