2 Jun 2016
WISE & ANOR V R [2016] NZCA 327
- Citation
- [2016] NZCA 327
- Court
- Court of Appeal
The amicus curiae's closing address was grossly unprofessional and prejudicial, attacking opposing counsel and attempting to introduce inadmissible material; the judge's directions to the jury were insufficient to remove the substantial risk of unfair prejudice, producing a miscarriage of justice and requiring that the convictions be set aside.