Long-term Insights Briefing

What does the future hold for the prosecution of serious crime? Have your say.

Consultation in now open on Crown Law’s draft Long-term Insights Briefing examining the topic The Future Operations of the Courts and Justice services: Potential implications for the prosecution of serious crime.

From now until 28 September 2025, we welcome your thoughts on our draft briefing.

Click here to provide your feedback via online survey or email comments/submissions to LTIB@crownlaw.govt.nz 

What happens next?

Once the consultation period has concluded, we will consider the feedback received, as we work to finalise the LTIB. This is scheduled to happen in late 2025.

If you have any questions | pātai, you can contact the LTIB project team at LTIB@crownlaw.govt.nz 

Companion briefing to Ministry of Justice’s briefing

Crown Law’s draft briefing is informed by its experience as a participant in court processes. It considers the future challenges that AI and other technologies will present to Crown prosecutors and the prosecution of serious crime. Crown Law's draft briefing is a companion briefing to the Ministry of Justice’s overarching briefing: The Future Operation of the Courts and Justice Services. The Ministry of Justice’s briefing will look at the big changes that will shape the future of courts and justice services, including new technology, changes in society, and what people expect from the justice system.

For information on the Ministry of Justice LTIB click here.

What are Long-term Insights Briefings?

The Public Service Act 2020 requires government departments to think about future trends and opportunities and to produce a Long-term Insights Briefing every three years. LTIBs are not government policy but they help us think about the future, to develop and share insights on the trends, risks and opportunities that affect, or may affect, Aotearoa New Zealand and what will matter most for the long-term future of New Zealanders.

For more information about LTIBs visit the Public Service Commission website here.

For information on the LTIB process, please visit LTIB guidance on the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) website here.