In re O'Connor and Aitken - [1953] NZLR 584

Criminal Law — Appeal from Conviction — Evidence — Petition to Governor-General to Exercise Prerogative of Mercy — Reference of Whole Case to Court of Appeal by Governor-General in Council — Motion asking for Order for Leave to Examine before Court of Appeal Witnesses for Appellants — Such Order to be made in Very Exceptional Circumstances only — Order made for Examination of Witnesses by Designated Magistrate — Criminal Appeal Act, 1945, ss 9(b), 17 — Criminal Appeal Rules, 1946, RR 39–41.