R v Tangi (No 6) [2020] NSWSC 541

R v Tangi (No 6) [2020] NSWSC 541

Given the evidence of safety concerns for Witness D, particularly in prison, and no continuing opposition, it is necessary and reasonably appropriate to make a suppression order prohibiting publication of the name and identifying details of Witness D to protect his safety.

Parties
Crown: Regina; Accused: Abraham Ryan Tangi
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
03 December 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Procedural Ruling
Outcome
Suppression order issued in relation to the identity of Witness D.
Legal Topics
Suppression Orders, Protection of Witnesses, Open Justice, Witness Safety
Criminal Law Suppression Orders Protection of Witnesses Open Justice Witness Safety

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Abraham Ryan Tangi

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Procedural Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a suppression order should be made to protect the identity of Witness D due to fears for safety.

Ratio Decidendi

Given the evidence of safety concerns for Witness D, particularly in prison, and no continuing opposition, it is necessary and reasonably appropriate to make a suppression order prohibiting publication of the name and identifying details of Witness D to protect his safety.

Court Disposition

Suppression order issued in relation to the identity of Witness D.

Orders

  • The name of Witness D, and anything that would identify him, not be published.