R v AC [2016] NSWSC 207

R v AC [2016] NSWSC 207

It is necessary to protect the safety of Witness M who is assisting police and prosecution, and to prevent prejudice to the administration of justice, so suppression and non-publication orders are warranted under section 8(1)(a) and (c) of the Act.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
03 March 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Procedural Ruling Following Plea of Guilty
Outcome
Suppression and non-publication orders granted.
Legal Topics
['non Publication Orders' 'suppression of Information' 'protection of Witnesses' 'impending Trial']
['criminal Law'] ['non Publication Orders' 'suppression of Information' 'protection of Witnesses' 'impending Trial']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Procedural Ruling Following Plea of Guilty

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether non-publication and suppression orders should be made to protect the safety of Witness M and prevent prejudice to the proper administration of justice']

Ratio Decidendi

It is necessary to protect the safety of Witness M who is assisting police and prosecution, and to prevent prejudice to the administration of justice, so suppression and non-publication orders are warranted under section 8(1)(a) and (c) of the Act.

Court Disposition

Suppression and non-publication orders granted.

Orders

  • ['Non-publication suppression orders prohibiting publication or other disclosure of information relating to Witness M in respect to the current proceedings before the Supreme Court of New South Wales.' 'Prohibiting publication or other disclosure of information tending to reveal the current or future whereabouts of...