Westpac New Zealand Limited v Lau

[2018] NZHC 1239

THERE IS AN ORDER FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF ANY REFERENCE IN THIS JUDGMENT AND THE ASSOCIATED SUMMARIES OF FACTS TO COREY ROBERT TOWERSEY. THAT ORDER TO CONTINUE UNTIL COMPLETION OF THE TRIAL OF MR TOWERSEY OR THE EARLIER

ORDER OF THE COURT.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND GREYMOUTH REGISTRY

I TE KŌTI MATUA O AOTEAROA MĀWHERA ROHE

CRI-2017-018-000681 [2018] NZHC 1329

THE QUEEN

v

GEORGE SEAN WARREN

Hearing:

On the papers

Counsel:

C Boshier for the Crown

P J Shamy and A M S Williams for the Defendant

Judgment:

8 June 2018

JUDGMENT OF NATION J

[1]    To avoid a risk to the fair trial rights of Corey Robert Towersey, I make an order suppressing publication of certain parts of the summary of facts relating to the murder charge to which George Sean Warren pleaded guilty. Consistent with that order, publication is permitted of only the information and facts contained in the redacted version of the summary of facts.

R v WARREN [2018] NZHC 1329 [8 June 2018]

[2]    I also make an interim order suppressing until further order of the Court the fact that Mr Towersey is currently facing a charge of murder on which he was charged as a co-offender with Mr Warren.

[3]    This suppression order will remain in effect until completion of the trial of Corey Robert Towersey.

Solicitors:

Raymond Donnelly & Co., Christchurch P J Shamy, Barrister, Christchurch

A M S Williams, Barrister, Christchurch.