Customs lawyer becomes new Chief Censor
Public servant Dr Andrew Jack has also worked as a police legal adviser.
Public service lawyer Dr Andrew Jack has been appointed Chief Censor.
He has 26 years’ experience in the public service and significant legal expertise that includes working with the Films, Videos and Publications Classification Act 1993.
He is currently the group manager, legal and advisory services at the New Zealand Customs Service and has worked for the New Zealand Police as chief legal adviser.
“Dr Jack has a strong legal background and experience in dealing with law enforcement,” Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy said in announcing the appointment.
Dr Jack has been appointed for a three-year term from March 7 next year.
His appointment follows the resignation of Bill Hastings last July. He has since become a District Court Judge and chairman of the Immigration and Protection Tribunal.
NBR staff
Wed, 22 Dec 2010
Wed, 22 Dec 2010
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Customs lawyer becomes new Chief Censor
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