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Why is Mr. E (recent NZ rape convict) full name abbreviated in the appeal judgment?
It is common practice in the U.K. to anonymise sexual assault victims’ identities in court filings, but why in this NZ case are all the parties’ names apparently withheld?
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"Does not put forward a case inconsistent with the confession" of guilt
In New Zealand, duties of defence lawyers require them to "not put forward a case inconsistent with the confession" if the defendant confesses his/her guilt to them (13.13.2(a)).
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Summary Proceeding in New Zealand - Denying liability but not requesting a hearing
I have been accused of a minor offense, and the process that applies is the Summary Proceeding Act 1957, Section 21.
I have been served notice, and have denied liability for the defense. (I have ...
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