Taylor v Director, Otago Corrections Facility

[2020] NZHC 3357

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND DUNEDIN REGISTRY

I TE KŌTI MATUA O AOTEAROA ŌTEPOTI ROHE

CIV-2020-412-000112

[2020] NZHC 3357

UNDER

the Habeas Corpus Act 2001

IN THE MATTER

OF AN APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS

BETWEEN

ARTHUR WILLIAM TAYLOR

Applicant

AND

DIRECTOR, OTAGO CORRECTIONS FACILITY

Respondent

Hearing:

16 December 2020

Appearances:

Applicant in person

B Hawes for Respondent

Judgment:

16 December 2020

JUDGMENT OF DUNNINGHAM J

[1]      The application for a writ of Habeas Corpus is declined. I will provide my reasons in writing, probably in the next 48 hours.

Solicitors:

Raymond Donnelly & Co., Christchurch Copy To: Mr Taylor

TAYLOR v DIRECTOR, OTAGO CORRECTIONS FACILITY [2020] NZHC 3357 [16 December 2020]