R v H - [2000] 2 NZLR 257

Evidence — Admissibility — Evidence relating to discussions between complainant and Court-appointed psychologist and counsel for child appointed for purposes of Family Court proceedings — Whether admissible in criminal trial — Guardianship Act 1968, ss 29A and 30(1)(b).

Evidence — Privilege — Family Court-appointed psychologist and counsel for child — Guardianship Act 1968, ss 29A and 30(1)(b).

Constitutional law — New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 — Whether fair trial requires Court-appointed psychologist and counsel for child in Family Court proceedings to give evidence in criminal trial — New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, s 25.