R v J - [1998] 1 NZLR 20

Criminal practice and procedure — Evidence — Admissibility of statement made by complainant to police — Complainant was unavailable for cross-examination at trial — Whether statement unduly prejudicial — Consideration of factors relevant to admissibility — No other direct evidence to establish elements of offence — Evidence Amendment Act (No 2) 1980, ss 3(1)(a), 18 and 19.