R v S - [1998] 3 NZLR 392

Criminal practice and procedure — Appeal — Failure of counsel to conduct case in accordance with appellant's instructions — Whether clear instructions given — Whether counsel failed to follow instructions given — Alleged inadequate cross-examination — Failure to call appellant to give evidence — Whether any prejudice to appellant in any event.

Criminal practice and procedure — Appeal — Judge's summing up — Defence had not suggested that anyone else was responsible for abuse — Whether inappropriate for Judge to comment on that fact — Counsel prevented from asking complainant if she had sexual relations with anyone else — Evidence Act 1908, s 23A.