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MoH Litigation Conduct Policies or Equivalent Documents

Erika Whittome made this Official Information request to Ministry of Health

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From: Erika Whittome

Dear Ministry of Health,

Pursuant to the Official Information Act 1982, I am requesting the following information:

* A copy of the current model litigant policy, or any other policy, guideline, protocol, manual, or internal document or policy - by whatever name - that governs or provides guidance to MoH staff, legal teams, and/or external counsel on the conduct of litigation or legal proceedings.

* Copies of any previous versions of the above documents that have been in effect at any time since 2021, to the present.

For each version identified, please indicate:

* The title of the document;

* The period during which it was in effect (including commencement and, if applicable, end dates); and

* A brief description of the context in which the document is/was used (if not clear from the document itself).

If such guidance exists in multiple formats (e.g., standalone documents, sections within a broader code of conduct or legal manual), I would appreciate receiving all relevant material.

If no such documents exist, but internal practices or expectations equivalent to a model litigant approach are followed, please provide a description of those practices and how they are communicated and enforced.

Yours faithfully,

Erika Whittome

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 Kia ora Erika,  

  

Thank you for your request for official information. The Ministry of
Health reference number for your request is: H2025065766.  

  

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