R v NK [2015] NSWSC 1281

Given the threats and risk to safety of those involved, and to preserve the proper administration of justice, it is necessary to make suppression and non-publication orders restricting the disclosure of certain information.

Parties: Offender: NK; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 20 August 2015
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Procedural Ruling on Suppression and Non Publication Orders
Outcome: Suppression and non-publication orders made, court to be closed during specified evidence.
Legal Topics: Non Publication Orders, Suppression Orders, Court Procedure

Criminal Law Non Publication Orders Suppression Orders Court Procedure

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Parties

Offender

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Procedural Ruling on Suppression and Non Publication Orders

Legal Issues

1 Whether suppression and non-publication orders should be made regarding the identity of the offender and related persons, and the contents of certain evidence.

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Suppression and non-publication orders made, court to be closed during specified evidence.

Orders

No publication or disclosure of information tending to reveal the identity or whereabouts of the offender or specified persons, pursuant to s 7A of the Court Suppression and Non-publication Orders Act 2010 (NSW).
Suppression order pursuant to s 7B of the Act restricting disclosure of information concerning the assistance provided by the offender to police and prosecution, except as required for ongoing related proceedings.