The Chief Justice has called the Peter Ellis case an “untriable conundrum”. After 30 years, and numerous judicial findings, will the court find the convictions against Ellis were safe?
Dame Helen Winkelmann has told judges she wants a "more nuanced account" of the make-up of the judiciary that is predominantly Pākeha and male.
Defence will focus on four issues for Ellis appeal, Supreme Court told rnz.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from rnz.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Judges can be appointed without ever attending an interview rnz.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from rnz.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
90 percent of High Court, Court of Appeal judges Pākehā rnz.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from rnz.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.