10 Mar 2022
R v AB, CD and X [2022] NZHC 416
- Citation
- [2022] NZHC 416
- Court
- High Court
Permanent name suppression was granted because the prosecution accepted there was insufficient admissible evidence to proceed, the men had endured prolonged remand and publicity would cause extreme hardship while there was little public interest in their identification; the court exercised jurisdiction (under s200 Criminal Procedure Act 2011 or inherent jurisdiction) and made the order subject to revisiting if any applicant is recharged.