When was the Supreme Court of New Zealand established as the nation's final court of appeal, ending appeals to the Privy Council?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. In 2004, under the Supreme Court Act 2003
- Step 1: Historically, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London served as New Zealand's court of final appeal. Step 2. The Supreme Court Act 2003 ended appeals to London from 1 January 2004, creating a domestic five-judge Supreme Court. Answer: In 2004, under the Supreme Court Act 2003. Why not the others: The Chief Justice of New Zealand presides as head of the Supreme Court.
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