Kia ora Andrew

I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act (OIA) request below, received by New Zealand Police on 30 March 2022.
 
Your request is being actioned pursuant to the OIA. You can expect a response to your request on or before 2 May 2022.
 
Kind regards, Brittany
Ministerial Services PNHQ

-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Li <[FOI #19012 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 30 March 2022 12:50 pm
To: Ministerial Services <[email address]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Official Information request - Inquiry into prosecutions of war crimes by New Zealand mercenaries

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Dear New Zealand Police,

In November last year, North and South Magazine published an article revealing that New Zealanders have participated as mercenaries against the populations of Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, on behalf of the US and other rogue states, and that they have committed numerous war crimes against civilians.
https://northandsouth.co.nz/2021/11/26/n...

1) What action is the New Zealand Police taking to prosecute those who have violated both New Zealand law and international law in committing terrorist actions against civilians and freedom fighters abroad since 2001?
2) How many ongoing cases relate to violations of the Mercenary Activities (Prohibition) Bill?

Yours faithfully,
Andrew Li

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Tēnā koe Andrew

I refer to your request of 30 March for the following information:

"In November last year, North and South Magazine published an article revealing that New Zealanders have participated as mercenaries against the populations of Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, on behalf of the US and other rogue states, and that they have committed numerous war crimes against civilians.
https://northandsouth.co.nz/2021/11/26/n...

1) What action is the New Zealand Police taking to prosecute those who have violated both New Zealand law and international law in committing terrorist actions against civilians and freedom fighters abroad since 2001?
2) How many ongoing cases relate to violations of the Mercenary Activities (Prohibition) Bill?"

I have been asked to advise you that Police requires an extension of time in which to respond to your request, pursuant to section 15A(1) of the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA). Specifically, section 15A(1)(b), consultations necessary to make a decision on the request are such that a proper response to the request cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.

Police requires until 23 May to provide a substantive response to your request. We are endeavouring to provide this to you as soon as possible.

You have the right, under section 28(3) of the OIA, to make a complaint to an Ombudsman about this extension.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request with us, including this decision, please feel free to contact [email address].

Ngā mihi
Brittany
Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police National Headquarters Wellington
                   

-----Original Message-----
From: Ministerial Services
Sent: Wednesday, 30 March 2022 1:40 pm
To: 'Andrew Li' <[FOI #19012 email]>
Subject: OIA Acknowledgment IR-01-22-9098

Kia ora Andrew

I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act (OIA) request below, received by New Zealand Police on 30 March 2022.
 
Your request is being actioned pursuant to the OIA. You can expect a response to your request on or before 2 May 2022.
 
Kind regards, Brittany
Ministerial Services PNHQ

-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Li <[FOI #19012 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 30 March 2022 12:50 pm
To: Ministerial Services <[email address]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Official Information request - Inquiry into prosecutions of war crimes by New Zealand mercenaries

CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

Dear New Zealand Police,

In November last year, North and South Magazine published an article revealing that New Zealanders have participated as mercenaries against the populations of Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, on behalf of the US and other rogue states, and that they have committed numerous war crimes against civilians.
https://northandsouth.co.nz/2021/11/26/n...

1) What action is the New Zealand Police taking to prosecute those who have violated both New Zealand law and international law in committing terrorist actions against civilians and freedom fighters abroad since 2001?
2) How many ongoing cases relate to violations of the Mercenary Activities (Prohibition) Bill?

Yours faithfully,
Andrew Li

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Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #19012 email]

Is [New Zealand Police request email] the wrong address for Official Information requests to New Zealand Police? If so, please contact us using this form:
https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...

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Kia ora Andrew

The OIA allows agencies to extend for internal consultations where those are necessary to make a decision on a request.

Many thanks, Brittany
Ministerial Services, PNHQ

-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Li <[FOI #19012 email]>
Sent: Saturday, 30 April 2022 6:48 am
To: Ministerial Services <[email address]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Extension Notification IR-01-22-9098

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Hi Brittany,

Who are the third parties being consulted?

Thanks,
Andrew

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Tēnā koe Andrew

I refer to your request of 30 March for the following information:

"In November last year, North and South Magazine published an article revealing that New Zealanders have participated as mercenaries against the populations of Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, on behalf of the US and other rogue states, and that they have committed numerous war crimes against civilians.
https://northandsouth.co.nz/2021/11/26/n...

1) What action is the New Zealand Police taking to prosecute those who have violated both New Zealand law and international law in committing terrorist actions against civilians and freedom fighters abroad since 2001?
2) How many ongoing cases relate to violations of the Mercenary Activities (Prohibition) Bill?"

I have been asked to advise you that Police requires an extension of time in which to respond to your request, pursuant to section 15A(1) of the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA). Specifically, section 15A(1)(b), consultations necessary to make a decision on the request are such that a proper response to the request cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.

Police requires until 23 May to provide a substantive response to your request. We are endeavouring to provide this to you as soon as possible.

You have the right, under section 28(3) of the OIA, to make a complaint to an Ombudsman about this extension.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request with us, including this decision, please feel free to contact [email address].

Ngā mihi
Brittany
Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police National Headquarters Wellington

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Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #19012 email]

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WARNING
The information contained in this email message is intended for the addressee only and may contain privileged information. It may also be subject to the provisions of section 50 of the Policing Act 2008, which creates an offence to have unlawful possession of Police property. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or have received this message in error, you must not peruse, use, distribute or copy this message or any of its contents.
Also note, the views expressed in this message may not necessarily reflect those of the New Zealand Police. If you have received this message in error, please email or telephone the sender immediately

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Tēnā koe Andrew                                  

Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act
request, received by New Zealand Police on 30 March 2022.

Ngā mihi,

 

 

Jeremy
Ministerial Services |

Strategy & Partnerships |PNHQ

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