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LexisNexis and the Knowledge Burst logo are registered trademarks of RELX Intellectual Properties SA, and used under licence. MP092016CC 3 LawTalk 901 · 18 November 2016 LawTalk is published by the New Zealand legal executives, Members of Parliament, News Points Law Society for the New Zealand legal pro- media, academics and others involved in fession. It is published fortnightly and has the legal services industry. Total circulation Compensation for slaves been published since 1974. LawTalk is sent ranges between 12,500 and 13,000 copies. A report by the Law Council of Australia and to every lawyer in New Zealand who holds a An online version of LawTalk is available on Anti-Slavery Australia has outlined the case for current practising certificate. Lawyer num- the New Zealand Law Society’s website at a national compensation scheme for survivors bers change over the year, but range from www.lawsociety.org.nz. 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We are consistently seeing examples tionally recognised as the most rigorous of human trafficking, slavery, and slavery-like practices.” Gender equity Placeholder for FSC The Law Society of New South Wales is urging EDITOR Certification law firms to affirm their commitment to prin- Frank Neill · 04 463 2982 ciples of equity and equal opportunity in legal [email protected] practice as part of its ongoing work on the JOURNALISTS advancement of women in the legal profession. Nick Butcher · 04 463 2910 The Law Society has launched its Charter Established in 1869, the New Zealand Law [email protected] for the Advancement of Women in the Legal Society regulates the practice of law in Kate Geenty · 04 463 2936 Profession. The Charter is designed to promote New Zealand and represents the interests [email protected] and support strategies to retain women in the of lawyers who choose to be members. The Angharad O’Flynn · 04 472 7837 ext. 929 profession over the course of their careers and powers and functions of the Law Society are angharad.o'[email protected] encourage and promote their career progression set out in the Lawyers and Conveyancers SENIOR DESIGNER into senior executive and management positions. Act 2006. As well as upholding the funda- Andrew Jacombs · 04 463 2981 mental obligations imposed on lawyers Celebrating 175 years [email protected] who provide regulated services, the Law DESIGNER New Zealand’s third oldest law firm, Brandons, Society is required to assist and promote Daz Yang · 04 463 2993 celebrated its 175th anniversary on 10 November. the reform of the law, for the purpose of [email protected] The Attorney-General, Christopher Finlayson upholding the rule of law and facilitating the ADVERTISING QC, held a reception for the firm the Grand Hall administration of justice in New Zealand. 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