Abstract: In this article, Sir Robin Cooke advocates for the abolition of the right of appeal from the New Zealand Court of Appeal to the Privy Council in two parts. First, he describes New Zealand’s “distinct national legal identity” by discussing how New Zealand law has developed in a number of different fields, including criminal, family, property, contract, employment, torts, and administrative law. In the second part, he argues for abolition of the right of appeal to the Privy Council. Sir Robin outlines this argument by referring to his personal experience as a member of the Privy Council, historic examples of New Zealand appeals, and the development of a distinct New Zealand national legal identity. Abstract by Tim Cochrane.
Publication Year: 1987
Publication Date: 1987-10-21
Language: en
Type: article
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