REGINA v. PARK [1999] NSWSC 988

REGINA v. PARK [1999] NSWSC 988

Despite the fractured process and interruptions caused mainly by difficulties with the arrival of a key witness, my observation of the jury does not indicate any diversion from their task, and a discharge is not presently warranted; however, further disruptions may change this assessment.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
24 September 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal Trial / Application to Discharge Jury
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
['jury Discharge' 'trial Fairness' 'mutual Assistance Agreements' 'statutory Immunity']
['criminal Law'] ['jury Discharge' 'trial Fairness' 'mutual Assistance Agreements' 'statutory Immunity']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Trial / Application to Discharge Jury

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the jury should be discharged due to interruptions and fractured trial process' 'Whether the defence has sufficient material to cross-examine the witness from Korea' 'Impact of statutory immunities and mutual assistance agreements on trial fairness']

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the fractured process and interruptions caused mainly by difficulties with the arrival of a key witness, my observation of the jury does not indicate any diversion from their task, and a discharge is not presently warranted; however, further disruptions may change this assessment.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

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