28 Apr 2023
R v HIROTI [2023] NZHC 980
- Citation
- [2023] NZHC 980
- Court
- High Court
The Court concluded detention as a special patient under s24 was not necessary because public protection was achievable by indefinite licence suspension and robust family supervision, and detention would not assist rehabilitation given progressive dementia and lack of treatment; a Community Treatment Order under s25(1)(a) was also inappropriate for the same reasons, therefore immediate release under s25(1)(d) into family care with ancillary orders under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 was ordered.