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High Court Wellington
24 February; 27 March 1997
Goddard J
24 February; 27 March 1997
Goddard J
Criminal law — Arrest — Kidnapping and abduction — Failure to inform accused of reasons for arrest at time of arrest — New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, s 23(1)(a).
Criminal practice and procedure — Delay — Accused not charged promptly following arrest — Accused not informed promptly of nature and basis of charges — New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, ss 23(2) and 24(a).
Criminal practice and procedure — Evidence — Trial — Failure to interview accused in accordance with alleged agreement — Whether failure compelled accused to be witness at own trial.