Statement of Contingent Liabilities and Assets
AS AT 30 JUNE 2016
QUANTIFIABLE CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ASSETS
| 2015 Actual $000 | 2016 Actual $000 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1,799 | Legal proceedings | 939 |
| 250 | Personal grievances | 420 |
| 2,049 | Total quantifiable contingent liabilities | 1,359 |
| 800 | Insurance proceeds | - |
| 800 | Total quantifiable contingent assets | - |
Quantifiable contingent liabilities
Legal proceedings
The Department was defending 31 legal claims by prisoners as at 30 June 2016 (2015: 40). They cover a range of areas, including breach of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, seeking compensation or other redress for perceived/alleged instances of wrongful action or decision making by the Department and individuals.
Personal grievances
The Department was defending 11 employment related claims made by staff members as at 30 June 2016 (2015: seven).