20 Jul 2021
W (CA642/2019) v NEW ZEALAND POLICE [2021] NZCA 326
- Citation
- [2021] NZCA 326
- Court
- Court of Appeal
Fresh post-sentence evidence was declined because it was not cogent for risk assessment absent qualified professional opinion and could generate conflicting factual inquiries requiring further hearing; the s9(2) threshold was met and on balance of s9(3) factors (serious, premeditated covert offending involving many young children, compulsivity, victim impact and reoffending on bail) the risk posed was assessed as significant and the intrusion of mandatory s16 reporting obligations was proportionate, therefore a registration order under s9(1) was required and the appeal was dismissed.