R v GKB (SC88/2010) - [2011] 2 NZLR 82

Evidence — Previous consistent statement — Allegation made against complainant by defendant when interviewed by police — Preliminary ruling on evidence by trial Judge — Whether statement in interview challenge to veracity of witness — Whether evidence of complainant's previous statement to be led during complainant’s evidence-in-chief — Evidence Act 2006, s 35(2).

Criminal practice and procedure — Evidence — Preliminary ruling on admissibility of evidence — Status at trial — Crimes Act 1961, s 344A.

Criminal practice and procedure — Witnesses — Whether and when evidence of complainant's previous statement to be led in evidence-in-chief — Evidence Act 2006, s 35(2).