Human Rights Law
Refugee
There are various reasons why you may face harm if returned to your home country. We have successfully represented numerous clients in navigating the refugee and protected person claim and appeal process in New Zealand.
Other-to-mother
Stewart fought for and won the right for two women to be named on a child's birth certificate as "mother" for children conceived using assisted reproductive techniques. Previously only one parent would be named as ‘mother’. The child’s birth certificate made history as it was the first of its type ever issued in New Zealand.
Same-sex adoption
Stewart and his partner were the first same-sex de facto couple to be able to jointly adopt children in New Zealand. This landmark case has gone on and made adoption possible for various couples who previously thought otherwise.