5 Sept 2019
GREEN v R [2019] NZHC 2220
- Citation
- [2019] NZHC 2220
- Court
- High Court
The Court held the prohibition on entering public premises where internet‑capable devices are accessible was a proportionate special condition to reduce the high risk of reoffending; GPS/electronic monitoring was upheld only insofar as it is necessary to monitor compliance with place prohibitions (and cannot be used to monitor a mere residential condition absent an express residential restriction); the employment‑approval condition was upheld but the probation service should permit applications for employment that demonstrably do not provide access to internet‑capable devices without forcing…