Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:51:35 -0800

LOCAL criminal lawyer Scott Belcher’s call for dramatic changes to the court system, including imposing “financial disincentives” against lawyers who cause unnecessary delay, has been met with stern resistance.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:22:55 -0800

A Government minister was in court yesterday to support a criminal lawyer charged with delivering a cellphone, cigarettes and a lighter to a high-profile murderer serving a life sentence.Dr Pita Sharples, Maori Affairs and Associate...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:38:52 -0800

A LOCAL criminal lawyer is calling for dramatic changes to the court system after becoming frustrated by ongoing delays and inadequate suspended sentences.