With low fees and no lawyers required, the Disputes Tribunal is designed to make justice accessible. But enforcement challenges and inconsistent decision-making can leave claimants wondering if it’s worth the effort.
Professor Bridgette Toy-Cronin is the Dean of Law at the University of Otago and Director of the National Civil Justice Observatory. She joins Jim to discuss how accessible and effective New Zealand’s civil justice system really is.
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