Kia ora,

This request is made under section 12 of the Official Information Act 1982 and is considered URGENT due to the approaching Trimester 1 grade entry deadline of June 28th, 2024. The information received may be used as evidence in a formal complaint regarding the 2024 examination for LAWS312.

Regarding the LAWS312 examinations for 2023 and 2024:

Approval Process:
1. Please provide a detailed description of the approval process each exam underwent before being administered to students.
2. Please list the names of all organisations and individuals involved in reviewing and approving the exams.

Feedback and Improvements:
3. Was any advice or feedback provided by the reviewers to improve the exams in either year? If so, please provide details of this feedback.

Exam Standards and Criteria:
4. Please provide the criteria and standards that law exams must meet, specifically addressing spelling, grammar, and punctuation of exam questions.

Complaints and Actions Taken:
5. Regarding the 2023 academic year, have any complaints been received by the university regarding the LAWS312 course or the lecturer?
5a. If so, please detail the nature of these complaints and outline the actions taken by the Faculty of Law to address the issues raised.

In-Person Examination Policy:
6. What is the rationale behind requiring LAWS312 examinations to be conducted in-person, while other courses at the university offer online examination options? Please provide a detailed explanation, including any relevant policies or regulations.

Ngā mihi,
N Roberts