Pollock v Pollock and Grey - [1970] NZLR 771

Administrative law — Crown procedure — Evidence — Privilege — Child Welfare officers subpoenaed — Oral evidence as to conversations and observations during adoption inquiries — Privilege claimed in respect of "class" of evidence — Court's powers — Balance of public interests.

Evidence — Witnesses — Privilege — Affairs of State — Communications between State officials and members of the public — Child Welfare officers subpoenaed — Evidence as to conversations and observations during adoption inquiries — Crown privilege claimed in respect of "class" of evidence — Court's powers — Balance of public interests.