1 Dec 2022
VALENT v DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS [2022] NZHC 3194
- Citation
- [2022] NZHC 3194
- Court
- High Court
Corrections acted within its statutory powers in restricting scissors and third-party haircuts as a necessary consequence of the applicant's directed segregation and non-association status; the facilities provided (electric clippers, mirror, comb and a bespoke offer of supervised scissors) suffice objectively as 'facilities for proper care' of hair and any limitation on dignity under NZBORA s23(5) is justified by security requirements, therefore judicial review fails.