Wellington Medicolegal Society

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Unlocking Autonomy: Principles and Practical Approaches to Supported Decision-Making
Oct 8
Unlocking Autonomy: Principles and Practical Approaches to Supported Decision-Making

Join Erika Butters and Iris Reuvecamp, specialist health and disability lawyer. This session aims to enable an understanding of the human rights framework that underpins supported decision-making, why it's important, and to outline practical approaches of how to do it! 

Mental Health, Risk, and Public Safety – Lessons from Recent Cases
Nov 26
Mental Health, Risk, and Public Safety – Lessons from Recent Cases

Matt McKillop is a Barrister with a broad range of litigation experience, with a particular focus on human rights, discrimination, administrative and public law, and medico-legal issues.

2026 Schedule TBC
Dec 31
2026 Schedule TBC

Get ready for an exciting year ahead! In 2026, WMLS will launch an exclusive Expert Insights series featuring compelling talks that bring together the finest minds where medicine meets law.

About Us

Bridging the vital intersection of medicine and law, through expert networking, professional development, and collaborative events.

The Wellington Medico Legal Society was established in 1961.  It is a membership-based society for professionals interested in the intersection of law and medicine, and the ethical and practical considerations that arise. 

The business of the Society is conducted by an Executive Committee whose membership is elected on an annual basis.

Nominations for election to the Executive Committee must be made by two members of the Society and be sent in writing to the Secretary prior to the AGM, which is usually held in August.

Membership of the Society is open to qualified members of the legal and medical profession and others who are interested in medico legal matters. The object of the Society is the promotion and discussion of  all aspects of medico legal areas of interest. 

Executive Committee 2025

President: 

Jeremy McMinn

Committee members:

Iris Reuvecamp

Beatrix Woodhouse

Adam Holloway

Noon Sirisamphan

Jennifer Falce

“The church and the law deal with the yesterdays of life; medicine deals with the tomorrows.”

— William J. Mayo

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