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Judgment: Pora (Appellant) v The Queen (Respondent)

Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 9:15 am | Privy Council

Susan Burdett was raped and murdered in her home in March 1992. In May 1994 Teina Pora (“the Appellant”) was convicted of the rape and murder of Ms Burdett and the aggravated burglary of her home. In 1999 the New Zealand Court of Appeal quashed ... More >>

David Bain V The Queen - Privy Council Judgment

Friday, 11 May 2007, 7:09 am | Privy Council

Privy Council Orders David Bain's appeal should be allowed, the convictions quashed and a retrial ordered. The appellant must remain in custody meanwhile. It states "a substantial miscarriage of justice has actually occurred." More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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