Haunui v R - [2021] 1 NZLR 189

Criminal practice and procedure — Appeals — Whether erroneous exclusion of evidence led to miscarriage of justice — Whether approach to miscarriage of justice altered by legislation — Whether exclusion of evidence led to unfair trial — Criminal Procedure Act 2011 s 232(4).

Evidence — Hearsay — Witness warning would claim privilege against self-incrimination — Witness not called by either party — Whether witness claiming privilege “unavailable” — Evidence Act 2006 s 18.