Attorney-General v McNally - [1993] 1 NZLR 550

Criminal practice and procedure — Jurisdiction — Whether a District Court Judge holding a jury warrant has jurisdiction to order trial before such a Judge sitting alone — Juries Act 1908, s 61 - Crimes Act 1961, ss 361A and 361B(1) - District Courts Act 1947, s 28D - New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, s 25 (a).

Courts — Jurisdiction — Whether a District Court Judge holding a jury warrant has jurisdiction to order trial before such a Judge sitting alone — Juries Act 1908, s 61 - Crimes Act 1961, ss 361A and 361B(1) - District Courts Act 1947, s 28D - New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, s 25(a).

Administrative law — Judicial review — Accused committed for trial on indictment to the District Court applied to have his case heard by a District Court Judge sitting alone — District Court Judge refused application — Whether a District Court Judge holding a jury warrant has jurisdiction to order trial before such a Judge sitting alone — Juries Act 1908, s 61 - Crimes Act 1961, ss 361A and 361B(1) - District Courts Act 1947, s 28D - New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, s 25(a).