Bain wins last appeal

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Legal history in more ways than one. Yet another botched murder case that resulted in a long prison sentence for an accused who has not been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

In fact the Privy Council said :

"In the opinion of the board, the fresh evidence adduced in relation to the nine points summarised above, taken together, compels the conclusion that a substantial miscarriage of justice has actually occurred in this case."

It said the convictions should be set aside.

It is the last case to be reviewed by the Privy Council in London. The last strand of Colonial rule has now fallen and New Zealand now has a Supreme Court. We hope it brings better justice.