ASG v Harlene Hayne, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Otago

[2016] NZSC 108

NOTE: THE SUPPRESSION ORDERS MADE IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT ON 4 JUNE 2014 REMAIN IN FORCE.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND

SC 61/2016
[2016] NZSC 108

BETWEEN	ASG Applicant
AND	HARLENE HAYNE, VICE‑CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO Respondent

Court:	William Young, Glazebrook and OʼRegan JJ
Counsel:	C R Carruthers QC and P Cranney for Applicant R E Harrison QC and B C S Dorking for Respondent
Judgment:	18 August 2016

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

ALeave to appeal is granted (ASG v Hayne [2016] NZCA 203).

B         The approved questions are:

(i)Did the disclosure to the respondent of information relating to the applicant’s appearance in the District Court breach s 200 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011?  And, if so

(ii)Was it nonetheless open to the respondent to rely on and use that information in relation to the applicant?

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Solicitors:
Oakley Moran, Wellington for Applicant
Anderson Lloyd, Dunedin for Respondent