R v Liddell - [1995] 1 NZLR 538

Criminal law — Sentence — Sexual offences — Accused sentenced in 1993 to two and a half years' imprisonment on four counts of sexual offences on children in 1977 and 1978 — Cumulative sentence of seven years nine months' imprisonment for further sexual offences on children between 1988 and 1992 — Whether sentences manifestly excessive or inappropriate.

Criminal law — Sentence — Suppression of name of accused — Sexual offences — Appeal by Solicitor-General against order prohibiting publication of name of accused — Accused convicted of multiple sexual offences — Whether suppression of name of accused a "sentence" — Whether right of appeal — Crimes Act 1961, s 383(2).

Criminal practice and procedure — Sexual offences — Publication of name of accused — Accused convicted of multiple counts of sexual offences on children committed over several years — Name suppression ordered — Whether suppression of accused's name appropriate — Factors to be taken into account — Criminal Justice Act 1985, s 140(1).

Criminal practice and procedure — Sexual offences — Order prohibiting publication of particulars of victims — Whether publication automatically prevented without order — Whether order necessary — Criminal Justice Act 1985, s 139(1).