Crown Law warned of ‘significant legal risks’ from foreshore and seabed changes

Minister Paul Goldsmith was warned by legal advice that his proposed changes to Māori access to customary marine title could lead to a strong court response and pose significant legal risks for the Crown. The advice, referenced in the Regulatory Impact Statement, was paraphrased from Crown Law, although the government’s legal advice is usually redacted from public documents. Newsroom reported on this information while following guidelines for handling sensitive legal advice.

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