Traditionally the office had been very small, but was expanded from 2014 onwards in response to controversies over unlawful activities to include a Deputy Inspector-General, two external advisors, and a number of investigation staff.[2] That expansion was accompanied by some greater resourcing and a more intensive role, in particular with the addition of an own motion power of inquiry, and quickly resulted in a significantly larger number and depth of inquiries, including into systemic issues and matters of public controversy such as an incident involving adverse allegations arising from briefings claimed to have been given by the Security Intelligence Service to the Leader of the Opposition [3] and the conduct of the agencies in parts of the conflict in Afghanistan.[4] Senior political figures have at times criticised the extent of the broadened independent oversight that followed the 2014 reforms.[5]
The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS) is a statutory officer appointed under the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996.[6] The position replaced an earlier Commissioner for Security Appeals, a position created in 1969.
The IGIS is an independent oversight body, with a broad function of assisting the Minister responsible for NZSIS and GCSB to ensure the activities of each agency comply with the law; ensure that complaints relating to these agencies are independently investigated;[7] and review those bodies' compliance procedures and systems.[8] Neither the National Assessments Bureau nor the Directorate of Defence Intelligence and Security are under the oversight of the role.[9]
The Inspector-General does not have a management role in the NZSIS or GCSB and cannot order them to take, or to cease, any activity - the role is limited to reporting concerns and findings to the Minister,[10] who ultimately is responsible for corrective action. Reports are also made public, so far as possible, as are steps to implement recommendations.
The Inspector-General conducts inquiries into matters of concern, including individual complaints, and reports consequent findings and recommendations to the Minister. Those reports, excluding information withheld because of security concerns, may be found on the Inspector-General's website.[11] The Inspector-General also makes a report each year to the Minister. A copy of that report, excluding material of security concern or which may cause danger is presented to Parliament. A copy, without deletions, must be given to the Leader of the Opposition.[12]
Details on how to make a complaint to the Inspector-General can be found under the Complaints section of the website.[13]
^ ab"New Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security appointed". The Beehive. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
^"Strengthening oversight of NZSIS and GCSB" (PDF). New Zealand Government. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
^"Report into NZSIS release of information [release of information about Leader of the Opposition to Cameron Slater] — Nov 2014" (PDF). New Zealand Government. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
^"Report into Report of Inquiry into the role of the GCSB and the NZSIS in relation to certain specific events in Afghanistan - June 2020" (PDF). New Zealand Government. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
^David Fisher. "Analysis: Pressure on new spy watchdog after five years of unrelenting oversight] — Nov 2014". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
^"Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996" (PDF). New Zealand Government. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
^"The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security website". New Zealand Government. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
^"Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996" (PDF). New Zealand Government. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
^Section 2(1), Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996.
^"Cheryl Gwyn slams the SIS", 4 Nov 2015, 3news.co.nz
^Audrey Young (2 July 2013). "Spy watchdog switch ahead of hearings". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
^"Inspector General Intelligence and Security appointed". Beehive. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
^"Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security resigns". Radio New Zealand. 25 July 2019.
^. IGIS. 1 August 2019. Archived from the original on 27 May 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
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The Inspector General of Intelligence and Security IGIS is the official responsible for supervising New Zealand s two main intelligence agencies the Security Intelligence Service SIS and the Government Communications Security Bureau GCSB Inspector General of theOffice of the Inspector General of Intelligence and Security OIGIS IncumbentBrendan Horsleysince 8 June 2020 3 years ago 2020 06 08 Office of the Inspector General of Intelligence and SecurityAppointerPrime Minister of New ZealandInaugural holderHon Justice Laurence GreigFormation1996 28 years ago 1996 Websiteigis wbr govt wbr nz The current Inspector General is Brendan Horsley who commenced in the position in June 2020 1 The Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General are both chosen by the Prime Minister after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition Traditionally the office had been very small but was expanded from 2014 onwards in response to controversies over unlawful activities to include a Deputy Inspector General two external advisors and a number of investigation staff 2 That expansion was accompanied by some greater resourcing and a more intensive role in particular with the addition of an own motion power of inquiry and quickly resulted in a significantly larger number and depth of inquiries including into systemic issues and matters of public controversy such as an incident involving adverse allegations arising from briefings claimed to have been given by the Security Intelligence Service to the Leader of the Opposition 3 and the conduct of the agencies in parts of the conflict in Afghanistan 4 Senior political figures have at times criticised the extent of the broadened independent oversight that followed the 2014 reforms 5 Contents 1 Functions of the Inspector General 2 List of Inspectors General 3 List of Deputy Inspectors General 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksFunctions of the Inspector General editThe Inspector General of Intelligence and Security IGIS is a statutory officer appointed under the Inspector General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996 6 The position replaced an earlier Commissioner for Security Appeals a position created in 1969 The IGIS is an independent oversight body with a broad function of assisting the Minister responsible for NZSIS and GCSB to ensure the activities of each agency comply with the law ensure that complaints relating to these agencies are independently investigated 7 and review those bodies compliance procedures and systems 8 Neither the National Assessments Bureau nor the Directorate of Defence Intelligence and Security are under the oversight of the role 9 The Inspector General does not have a management role in the NZSIS or GCSB and cannot order them to take or to cease any activity the role is limited to reporting concerns and findings to the Minister 10 who ultimately is responsible for corrective action Reports are also made public so far as possible as are steps to implement recommendations The Inspector General conducts inquiries into matters of concern including individual complaints and reports consequent findings and recommendations to the Minister Those reports excluding information withheld because of security concerns may be found on the Inspector General s website 11 The Inspector General also makes a report each year to the Minister A copy of that report excluding material of security concern or which may cause danger is presented to Parliament A copy without deletions must be given to the Leader of the Opposition 12 Details on how to make a complaint to the Inspector General can be found under the Complaints section of the website 13 List of Inspectors General editHon Justice Laurence Greig 1996 2004 Hon Justice Paul Neazor QC 2004 2013 Hon Justice Andrew McGechan CNZM QC 2013 2014 14 Hon Justice Cheryl Gwyn 2014 2019 15 16 Madeleine Laracy acting 2019 2020 17 Brendan Horsley 2020 present 1 List of Deputy Inspectors General editBen Keith 2014 2017 Madeleine Laracy 2017 2019 Graeme Speden 2020 present See also editInspector General of Intelligence and Security Australia Central Intelligence Agency Office of Inspector GeneralReferences edit a b New Inspector General of Intelligence and Security appointed The Beehive Retrieved 5 August 2020 Strengthening oversight of NZSIS and GCSB PDF New Zealand Government Retrieved 6 April 2023 Report into NZSIS release of information release of information about Leader of the Opposition to Cameron Slater Nov 2014 PDF New Zealand Government Retrieved 6 April 2023 Report into Report of Inquiry into the role of the GCSB and the NZSIS in relation to certain specific events in Afghanistan June 2020 PDF New Zealand Government Retrieved 6 April 2023 David Fisher Analysis Pressure on new spy watchdog after five years of unrelenting oversight Nov 2014 New Zealand Herald Retrieved 6 April 2023 Inspector General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996 PDF New Zealand Government Retrieved 16 May 2014 The Inspector General of Intelligence and Security website New Zealand Government Retrieved 16 May 2014 Inspector General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996 PDF New Zealand Government Retrieved 16 May 2014 Section 2 1 Inspector General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996 Cheryl Gwyn slams the SIS 4 Nov 2015 3news co nz Publications Retrieved 16 May 2014 Inspector General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996 PDF New Zealand Government Retrieved 16 May 2014 Complaints Retrieved 16 May 2014 Audrey Young 2 July 2013 Spy watchdog switch ahead of hearings New Zealand Herald Retrieved 27 September 2013 Inspector General Intelligence and Security appointed Beehive 23 April 2014 Retrieved 16 May 2014 Inspector General of Intelligence and Security resigns Radio New Zealand 25 July 2019 The Office of the Inspector General IGIS 1 August 2019 Archived from the original on 27 May 2017 Retrieved 21 April 2020 External links editInspector General of Intelligence and Security Act 1996 Official website Retrieved from 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