Thursday, October 6, 2016

Appellate acquittal in New Zealand

Two members of the New Zealand Defence Force have persuaded the Court Martial Appeal Court not only to overturn their convictions but to direct entry of judgments of acquittal. Details here. The court cited a host of basic errors in the conduct of the investigation and trial.

In due course the decision will be available here.

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