FORMAL NOTICE TO LEGAL COUNSEL

This is to check whether they recognize the Abatement has legal standing in court procedure. It will be interesting to see the result. It effects 4 active cases at present.

 

FORMAL NOTICE TO LEGAL COUNSEL

Ministry of Justice / Crown Law

To:

Legal Counsel

Crown Law Office

Date: 09.01.2026

Subject: Formal Abatement – Request for Confirmation of Handling and Procedural Status

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Kia ora,

This notice concerns a formal abatement that was served on the prosecution and directed to Legal Counsel within the Ministry of Justice / Crown Law.

The abatement was issued following the entry of a Not Guilty plea and prior to any conviction or sentence. Enforcement action has nevertheless proceeded.

For the purpose of maintaining an accurate procedural record, please confirm:

1. The date the abatement was received by Legal Counsel.

2. Whether the abatement was:

• considered,

• responded to, or

• placed before a Judge or judicial officer.

3. Whether Legal Counsel formed any view as to the procedural effect of the abatement.

4. Whether Legal Counsel authorised, advised, or acquiesced in enforcement action proceeding while the abatement remained unanswered.

This notice is not an Official Information Act request. It is a procedural clarification request directed to the legal officers to whom the abatement was sent.

No inference should be drawn from silence, however this correspondence is issued to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the procedural record.

Nāku noa, nā

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