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General principles to be applied in progressing complaints

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to resolving complaints fairly.

  1. The department is committed to resolving complaints fairly, and as soon as practicable.
  2. The department applies the rules of natural justice and the principles of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities 2006 when managing a complaint.
  3. The department aims to deal with those wishing to make a complaint, and those who have made a complaint, about an Honorary Justice, professionally and sympathetically. Complainants and their concerns are taken seriously and managed impartially by the department.
  4. The department aims to deal with the Honorary Justice against whom a complaint is made in an unbiased, professional and courteous manner.
  5. The department will inform the Honorary Justice of the complaint and provide them with a copy (for exceptions see below), and keep the Honorary Justice informed about the progress of handling the complaint.
  6. The Honorary Justice will be provided with an opportunity to respond to the complaint.

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