24 Jul 2006
THE SOLICITOR-GENERAL FOR NEW ZEALAND V MOODIE HC WN CIV 2005-485-001026
- Citation
- openlaw-7c0ca2cf_b1e1_4d9a_a92a_8db0bf7c1746.pdf
- Court
- High Court
Formerly appointed amici (R A Dobson QC and R M Lithgow) must not be permitted to act as counsel for the Solicitor‑General in these proceedings because permitting the change of role would risk undermining public confidence and the appearance of impartiality; principles protecting the amicus role outweigh pragmatic considerations and there is no precedent allowing such a role change in these circumstances.