13 Apr 2022
MINISTER OF JUSTICE v KYUNG YUP KIM [2022] NZSC 44
- Citation
- [2022] NZSC 44
- Court
- Supreme Court
The Supreme Court (majority) held the further diplomatic assurances and PRC responses — that the respondent would be detained and tried in Shanghai, that New Zealand consular visits during investigation would be permitted at least every 48 hours and on request, and assurances regarding judicial committee procedures and disclosure consistent with PRC domestic law — provided a reasonable basis for the Minister to be satisfied there were no substantial grounds to believe the respondent faced a real risk of torture or an unfair trial; accordingly the Court allowed the appeal, set aside the Court…