16 Apr 2018
The application was dismissed because the habeas corpus procedure cannot be used to challenge convictions entered by a competent court where detention is by lawful conviction; the applicant's remedy is to pursue appeal or appropriate criminal proceedings rather than habeas corpus.
15 Dec 2017
The trial Judge's directions on propensity and motive to lie were adequate and complied with established authority (Mahomed); the Judge did not adopt the prosecutor's phrase 'defies belief' as her own and gave appropriate warnings against impermissible reasoning, so any alleged misdirection did not render the convictions unsafe; the appeal is dismissed.
31 Aug 2017
The Court concluded the conviction could not be supported and allowed the appeal, quashing the conviction and exercising its discretion not to order a retrial.
24 Oct 2013
The Court refused leave because the Court of Appeal correctly concluded the evidence overwhelmingly supported inference that the applicant directed and was aware of the offending operations; any error in admitting a prior statement was harmless given corroborating witness evidence; RMA liability extends to discharges that may enter water; no matter of general principle or substantial miscarriage of justice arose.
27 Nov 2009
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, concluded the convictions were unsafe and set them aside, and ordered a new trial on each count; fuller reasons to follow.