So, the Hubbards are calling for a Royal Commission of Inquiry, not a Judicial Review
http://tvnz.co.nz/business-news/alla...-3648920/video
In law, a Royal Commission is appointed by and responsible to the Crown and not the Governor-General in Council, and it can investigate anything (except for the purpose of determining whether or not a person has committed a crime).
From the Cabinet Manual: "Judicial review" is the review by a judge of the High Court of any exercise of, or non-exercise of, a decision-making power in order to determine whether or not the decision was lawful or valid.
The Royal Commission of Inquiry is a better choice ... it can have a wider terms of reference and would not simply focus on the "process" of the decision making. Also, the report goes to the Crown - not to the Governor-General in Council - it is a step up from the Cabinet and, I presume, would allow inspection of the Cabinet decision making process.
Good on ya Allan.
Time for everyone to write their MP. I think it is important to still up a bit of noise - at the grass roots electorate level - that New Zealanders will not stand for this issue to be swept under the carpet. This is important - it is a practical step everyone can take to help Allan Hubbard.