Auckland Medical Aid Trust v Commissioner of Police and Another - [1976] 1 NZLR 485

Copyright — Police taking photocopies of medical records for the purpose of considering laying informations and as evidence on the taking of any depositions or at the trial — No proceedings had been instituted — Copying on behalf of the Crown — Copyright Act 1962, ss 19 (4), 53(2).

Police — Privileges and exemption — Constable not a servant of the Crown for all purposes but may be in the conduct of administration of justice. preservation of order or prevention of crime.