R v Cheprakov - [1997] 2 NZLR 169

Criminal practice and procedure — Evidence — Applications that depositions of foreign witnesses be ruled admissible on a charge of murder — Whether inability to cross-examine meaningfully might prejudice defence — Whether accused could have fair trial in the circumstances — Summary Proceedings Act 1957, s 184 — Evidence Amendment Act (No 2) 1980, ss 3 and 18 — New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, ss 24 and 25.