As we understand the NZ Justice system, our courts have total independence but are subject to NZ Legislation and Law.
Knowing that a Partner of the defendants’ lawyer is the sole witness for their clients’ evidence, a District Court ignores Counsel’s submissions that warn of a conflict with NZ Legislation (Client Care Rules 13.5); and the court conducts a special hearing that relies on the lawyer’s evidence.
While the court may have acted with prejudice and bias, who has the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that our courts observe and act in accordance with NZ Legislation?
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