R v Lory (Ruling 8) - [1997] 1 NZLR 44

Evidence — Admissibility — Test to be applied when privilege under s 35 of the Evidence Amendment Act (No 2) 1980 is claimed — Whether there was a "special relationship" between a sexual abuse counsellor and a victim during a preliminary discussion — Whether the evidence should be disclosed in the public interest — Evidence Amendment Act (No 2) 1980, s 35.