26 May 2015
ERICSON v CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS CA241/2015 [2015] NZCA 199
- Citation
- [2015] NZCA 199
- Court
- Court of Appeal
The appellant's detention was lawful because a warrant of commitment was signed by the sentencing High Court Judge and remains sufficient authority for detention; the law does not require the prison to hold the original physically or a High Court seal for the warrant to be valid, and statutory continuity preserves the warrant's effect despite repeal of earlier legislation.