Singh v R - [2011] 2 NZLR 322

Evidence — Previous consistent statement — Whether “witness’s evidence” included only evidence given in court or included affidavits, statements to police — Whether evidence necessary to respond to challenge to veracity — Evidence Act 2006, s 35(1) and (2).

Evidence — Privilege — Privilege against self-incrimination — Whether could be claimed on ground witness liable to perjure or contradict herself — Whether could be claimed by defendant on behalf of witness — Whether witness being wrongly refused privilege and giving evidence a ground of appeal by defendant — Evidence Act 2006, s 62.