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The highest court in New Zealand is the Supreme Court of New Zealand. This was established in 2004 following the passage of the Supreme Court Act 2003, which also abolished the option to appeal to the Privy Council in London. The current Chief Justice is Dame Sian Elias. New Zealand's judiciary also includes the High Court, which deals with serious criminal offences, civil matters and judicial review. The court system also includes the Court of Appeal, and subordinate courts.
The highest court in New Zealand is the Supreme Court of New Zealand. This was established in 2004 following the passage of the Supreme Court Act 2003, which also abolished the option to appeal to the Privy Council in London. The current Chief Justice is Dame Sian Elias. New Zealand's judiciary also includes the High Court, which deals with serious criminal offences, civil matters and judicial review. The court system also includes the Court of Appeal, and subordinate courts.
The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. The defence forces hold commissions and warrants from the Queen, signed on her behalf by her representaddtive the Governor General. However command of the armed forces is by order of Parliament, rather than by the Queen.
The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. The defence forces hold commissions and warrants from the Queen, signed on her behalf by her representaddtive the Governor General. However command of the armed forces is by order of Parliament, rather than by the Queen.