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Judge rejects calls to step down over perception of bias claim; SCF trial continues

Chris Hutching
Mon, 17 Mar 2014

UPDATED: Justice Paul Heath today decided to remain the presiding judge over the South Canterbury Finance directors' trial after rejecting representations from defence lawyers about why he should step down to avoid any perception of conflict of interest.

The defence team made its bid after

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Chris Hutching
Mon, 17 Mar 2014
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