Quote from Herald today:
Despite the suppression order, in the hours and days after the verdict overseas media and social media users - including in New Zealand - published the killer's name.
Beard, the police officer in charge of the case, warned Kiwis about breaching suppression orders relating to the case just a day after the guilty verdict.
"While we appreciate the public feeling around this case, we do want to remind the public that it is an offense to breach a court order such as a name suppression - this includes naming someone on social media," he said.
Please tell me it wasn't our beloved poundforpound.
The poor girls name gets dragged through the mud by the unscrupulous defense and the "scumbag murderer" gets name suppression???
The only reason he gets name suppression is that he's got a dodgy past.
It only takes 2 seconds to find this "scumbag murderers" identity via other news outlets.
The suppression law in NZ in this case is outdated and not fit for purpose.
How is any of this fair and quantified as justice.
Merry Chistmas to all RC members and take care on the roads.