Have your say on our review of hate crime law

Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission has published a Consultation Paper looking at whether the law on hate crime in Aotearoa New Zealand should be changed. We are seeking public feedback on the current law and options for reform.

The submissions received will help the Law Commission decide whether to recommend changes to the law on hate crime and what any changes should look like.

The Commission is accepting submissions until 5pm on 13 March 2025.

More information is available on our project website, including the full Consultation Paper, a summary document and an online submission form. The summary document is available in a range of languages and accessible formats.

Hearing from people about current law and how it could be improved is fundamental to our ability to make sound recommendations.

There are two key ways you can contribute to our work.

Make a submission

You can have a say on the issues we raise in our law reform reviews. Hearing your views helps us improve our recommendations.

How to make a submission.

Suggest a topic of law for review

People with experience of particular laws often have ideas about how those laws can be improved. We want to hear those ideas.

Tell us your ideas.