Belinda Pidwell

Belinda Pidwell

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Belinda Pidwell is a Family Court judge in New Zealand known for her thoughtful rulings on complex legal issues surrounding surrogacy. In a notable case, she emphasized the importance of a child's right to know and be cared for by their parent, regardless of the legality of the surrogacy arrangement. Her decisions reflect a nuanced understanding of the evolving landscape of family law in relation to advances in reproductive technology.

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Judge Belinda Pidwell found that Abera was suffering from fatigue and had not taken the required breaks from driving.

Auckland taxi driver Kiflay Abera, whose driving killed a pedestrian, has disqualification period reduced by High Court
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-25
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Judge Belinda Pidwell noted that the law around surrogacy was complex and there was no statute in New Zealand to provide clarity.

Babies for sale: New Zealanders commissioning illegal surrogacy in Thailand
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-31
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