The Queen v B

[2010] NZSC 118

In the Supreme Court of New Zealand
SC 88/2010
[2010] NZSC 118

THE QUEEN

v

B (SC88/2010)

Court:  Blanchard, Tipping and William Young JJ

Counsel:         M D Downs and T Epati for Crown
A J Bailey for Respondent

Judgment:      23 September 2010

JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

ALeave to appeal is granted.

BThe approved ground of appeal is whether the Court of Appeal was correct to conclude that s 35(2) of the Evidence Act 2006 is only triggered by a challenge to veracity made at trial.

Solicitors:
Crown Law Office, Wellington