Financial Statement: Statement of Contingent Liabilities
As at 30 June 2006
|
30/06/05 |
|
30/06/06 |
|---|---|---|
|
5,564 |
Legal proceedings |
8,593 |
|
815 |
Personal grievances |
641 |
|
6,379 |
Total Contingent Liabilities |
9,234 |
The Department was defending 33 legal proceedings claims by prisoners and external parties as at 30 June 2006. They cover a range of areas, including breach of the NZ Bill of Rights Act 1990 and breach of contract.
The Department was also defending personal grievances made by 43 staff members.
Guarantees and Indemnities:
The contracts entered into by the Department have been reviewed and all guarantees and indemnities fall into normal business guarantees and indemnities, which are non-quantifiable.