R v B HC Nelson CRI 2006-042-4085

[2007] NZHC 1366

This case has been anonymized

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND NELSON REGISTRY

CRI 2006-042-4085

THE QUEEN

v

B

Hearing:         4 December 2007 (by telephone) Counsel:      J Bonifant for the Crown

J Sandston for the Accused

Judgment:      4 December 2007 at 2.00 p.m.

MINUTE OF SIMON FRANCE J (application to vary suppression)

[1]      The Crown seeks a variation to suppression orders made on 31 May 2007. Mr B   opposes.

[2] The context is a Ministerial Inquiry being conducted by K McDonald QC in relation to the events which are described in my sentencing remarks, para [3].

[3]      I have heard from Mr Sandston in opposition, but conclude that the overall interests of justice support facilitating an accurate inquiry to the extent that can be

done consistent with the rationale for suppression.

R V B HC NEL CRI 2006-042-4085 4 December 2007

[4]      I give the Crown permission to do as it requests, namely to provide the first four paragraphs of the relevant summary of facts, with the relevant name deleted.  It is in the Crown’s discretion whether a copy with deletions, or a retyped document, is

provided.

Simon France J

Solicitors:

J Bonifant for the Crown

J Sandston for the Accused