13 May 2020
HINES v THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF NEW ZEALAND [2020] NZHC 983
- Citation
- [2020] NZHC 983
- Court
- High Court
The Court admitted contextual evidence about the presence and effects of religious activity in state schools under the s106 discretion where it was relevant and not unfairly prejudicial, but excluded anonymous, specific hearsay examples offered as proof of alleged facts (not merely proof that complaints were made) because they lacked the necessary indicia of reliability and would unfairly prejudice the defendant; trial judge to weigh admitted evidence and determine weight at trial.