| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 32/05 |
| Hearing date | 21 Dec 2004 |
| Determination date | 24 February 2005 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | B Henderson ; G Ballara |
| Location | New Plymouth |
| Parties | Taylor v The Attorney-General in respect of the Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant prepared probation report in respect of person found guilty in High Court - Service manager changed report including recommendation for sentence - Applicant's name remained on report but respondent inserted heading Forwarded through Service Manager" - Applicant shocked changes made without consultation - Not reasonable to change report without consultation when applicant's name (as interviewer of person) required on report - Respondent had right to alter reports but action unjustified without proper consultation and process - Applicant's professional standing put at risk in High Court as could have been called to discuss report without knowing about changes - Inserted heading did not explain Service Manager's role in relation to report - Impact on trust and confidence - Remedies - Modest claim for $5,000 - Non-publication order in relation to probation reports and names of third parties unless referred to in determination - Probation officer" |
| Result | Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Non-publication order ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 8 |
| PDF File Link: | wa 32_05.pdf [pdf 31 KB] |