DH v R - [2015] 1 NZLR 625

Criminal practice and procedure — Expert evidence — “Counter-intuitive evidence” — Evidence to counter erroneous assumptions by jury in sexual abuse cases — Procedures to be followed when such evidence to be adduced — Evidence Act 2006, s 25.

Evidence — Expert evidence — “Counter-intuitive evidence” — Evidence to counter erroneous assumptions by jury in sexual abuse cases — Evidence as to delays in reporting sexual abuse — “Dead-end disclosures” — Whether evidence necessary where complainant explained delay — Evidence as to retractions by complainants — Whether substantially helpful — Whether evidence overall prejudicial — Procedures to be followed when such evidence to be adduced — Evidence Act 2006, s 25.