63 The Commission was advised by the Ministry for Women in 2015 that while two aspects of the reforms have been evaluated through a small scale qualitative study (Family Dispute Resolution and mandatory self-representation); there has been no comprehensive evaluation of the family justice system reforms introduced in 2014. The Commission understands that an analysis of administrative data related to the family justice reforms will take place in mid-2017, but is concerned that victims of family violence may suffer in the meantime if there are problems that are not being identified or addressed. 64 The Commission recommends that the Committee urge the Government to undertake an urgent qualitative evaluation of women and girl’s experience in the family court, with a focus on those who are experiencing family violence. Page 21 of 93 Human Rights Commission submission to the Human Rights Committee in relation to New Zealand’s 6th periodic review under the ICCPR

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