The King v Radich - [1952] NZLR 193

Criminal Law — Appeal against Conviction — Application by Convicted Person to be present at Hearing of Appeal — Principles applicable — Criminal Appeal Act, 1945, s 16.

Criminal Law — Trial — Change of Venue — Power to order Change of Venue Discretionary — Appellate Court not to interfere with Exercise of Discretion unless Order results in Miscarriage of Justice — Onus on Accused to show Improper Prejudice created so as to operate against Him at Trial — "In Chambers" — Crimes Act, 1908, s 370.

Criminal Law — Evidence — Prospective Witnesses for Defence under Police Surveillance — Interview by Defendant's Legal Advisers desired — Such Interview to be arranged through Crown Prosecutor.

Criminal Law — Trial — Summing-up — Erroneous Statement of Fact — Duty of Counsel to ask Trial Judge to correct It immediately — Appeal on Ground of Such Error not entertained when No Objection taken at Trial.