R v Bain - [1996] 1 NZLR 129

Criminal law — Evidence — Hearsay — Exception to hearsay rule — Observations as to whether exception should be allowed in particular cases — As to whether questions of relevance and reliability should be considered separately or interrelated — Relevance of Part I of the Evidence Amendment Act (No 2) 1980 — Observations as to exercise of judicial discretion — Evidence Amendment Act (No 2) 1980, Part I.