R v Atkins - [2000] 2 NZLR 46

Criminal practice and procedure — Evidence — Witness anonymity — Trial directions — Appellate procedure — Whether likelihood of endangerment of witnesses — Whether Court satisfied that a fair trial will result — Exercise of discretion — Observations as to desirability of independent counsel — Evidence Act 1908, ss 13B, 13C, 13E and 13G.