Hawkins v Ellis - [1992] 2 NZLR 133

Evidence — Documentary — Criminal proceedings — Hearsay — Admissibility of statement made by witness unavailable to give evidence — Admissibility of tape recording made by witness unavailable to give evidence — Evidence Amendment Act (No 2) 1980, ss 3(1)(a), 3(2)(a) and 20(2).

Criminal practice and procedure — Evidence — Criminal proceedings — Preliminary hearing — Whether documentary evidence admissible — Summary Proceedings Act 1957, s 173A(2)(c).

Judicial review — Jurisdiction — Preliminary hearing — Ruling as to admissibility of documentary evidence prior to decision whether or not to commit for trial — Jurisdiction to review.