R v Cara - [2005] 1 NZLR 823

Criminal law — Offences — Dishonestly obtaining document — Participating in organised criminal group — Meaning of “service” — Meaning of “offences” — Whether plurality or ongoing offending required — Requirements for structured group — Compliance with New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 — United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. — New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, ss 6 and 17

Statutes — Interpretation — Dishonestly obtaining document — Participating in organised criminal group — Meaning of “service” — Meaning of “offences” — Whether plurality or ongoing offending required — Requirements for structured group — Compliance with New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 — United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. — New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, ss 6 and 17