Attorney-General v Hawkins - [1992] 3 NZLR 664

Criminal law — Jurisdiction — High Court order pursuant to Official Information Act ordering disclosure of documentary transcripts of evidence during criminal trial — Whether Court of Appeal had jurisdiction to entertain appeal — Judicature Act 1908, s 66 - Official Information Act 1982, s 6.

Criminal practice and procedure — Appeal — Availability of transcripts to defence — Whether Court should inspect affidavit tendered ex parte without disclosure to defence.