R v S - [2021] 2 NZLR 54

Criminal law — Terrorism — Engaging in terrorist acts — Intention — Whether preparatory acts sufficient — Defendant buying knife — Whether sufficient causal connection — Charging invites speculation as to how attack would occur — Statutory interpretation — Scheme of Act — Legislative history — Statutory language — Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 ss 5, 6A and 25.