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http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new+appointment+law+commission+0 NZ Government Minister Responsible for the Law
Commission Mark Burton announced today that, on his recommendation, Val Sim
has been appointed as a member of the Law Commission. Section 9 of the Law Commission
Act 1985 provides for the membership of the Law Commission of no less than 3,
and no more than 6, members. Members are appointed by the Governor-General on
the recommendation of the Minister Responsible for the Law Commission. The Commission currently comprises
the President, The Right Honourable Sir Geoffrey Palmer, and four
Commissioners – Dr Warren Young, Professor John Burrows QC, Ms Helen Aikman
QC and Mr George Tanner QC. “I believe Ms Sim has experience
which will be invaluable to the Law Commission in a number of projects it is
currently undertaking in the criminal law and criminal justice area,” said
Mark Burton. Ms Sim’s legal background spans 27
years and includes twelve years as a manager and a brief period as a sole
barrister and solicitor. She joined the Department of Justice in 1992 as a
Senior Legal Advisor, leaving the organisation in 2004 when she was Chief
Legal Counsel. Ms Sim is currently the Team Leader of the Human Rights Team
at the Crown Law Office in Wellington. Ms Sim’s appointment is for three
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