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Crown rejects ‘tainted witness’ claim, tells Supreme Court evidence against convicted double-murderer Scott Watson is ‘overwhelming’

Neil Sands The case against Scott Watson is “overwhelming”, even without an eyewitness identification that placed him with ...
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‘It’s really frustrating and difficult’: One year on, still no tribunal decision in high-stakes legal battle between lesbian group and Wellington Pride

Neil Sands A group involved in a high-profile dispute involving transgender rights and free speech has expressed frustration ...
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Senior practitioner censured, suspended and hit with big costs award after multiple misconduct findings and ‘sometimes appalling’ behaviour towards juniors

Mahvash Ikram A senior lawyer barred from practising on her own account – but ran her firm anyway – has been censured, ...