25 Jul 2008
GORDON-SMITH V R SC 32/2008
- Citation
- SC 32/2008
- Court
- Supreme Court
The Court exercised its discretion to grant leave to appeal to Ms Gordon‑Smith despite the mootness of her personal interest because the questions about the lawfulness of police-conducted jury vetting and disclosure are of general and public importance, likely to recur and meet statutory leave criteria; Mr King's application was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction because his discharge under s347 meant the case stated appeal procedure did not afford him the right to appeal and recent statutory amendments did not assist him retrospectively.