R v Secord - [1992] 3 NZLR 570

Criminal law — Evidence — Application for benefit — Alleged failure to disclose relationship in the nature of marriage — Admissions to probation officer instatement about unrelated matters — Whether probation officer entitled to claim privilege in respect of such admissions — Social Security Act 1964, s 127 - Evidence Amendment Act (No 2) 1980, s 35.

Evidence — Privilege — Application for benefit — Alleged omission to disclose relationship in the nature of marriage — Admissions to probation officer in statement about unrelated matters — Whether probation officer entitled to claim privilege in respect of such admissions — Evidence Amendment Act (No 2) 1980, s 35.