Private prosecutor's expenses

Kay Ell made this Official Information request to Ministry of Justice

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From: Kay Ell

Dear Ministry of Justice,

I would like to know whether private prosecutors are reimbursed by the government for expenses such as witness fees if they win their case, and which piece of NZ legislation is relevant to this matter?

Yours faithfully,

Katie Ell

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Good morning Katie,

this is just an email to let you know we have received your request and will respond in due time.

Kind regards,

Sophie

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From: Kay Ell [mailto:[FOI #5187 email]]
Sent: Sunday, 8 January 2017 9:56 a.m.
To: correspondence, official
Subject: Official Information request - Private prosecutor's expenses

Dear Ministry of Justice,

I would like to know whether private prosecutors are reimbursed by the government for expenses such as witness fees if they win their case, and which piece of NZ legislation is relevant to this matter?

Yours faithfully,

Katie Ell

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Dear Ms Ell,

 

please find attached a response to your email dated 8 January 2017.

 

Regards,

 

Edrick Child

Deputy Chief Legal Counsel

Ministry of Justice

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