Image via WikipediaMinto disappointed Urewera accused won't get jury trial...
Disappointment from a political activist over the decision to deny a trial by jury for the 18 people arrested during the Urewera "terror" raids
Disappointment from a political activist over the decision to deny a trial by jury for the 18 people arrested during the Urewera "terror" raids.
The Court of Appeal says it will uphold an earlier High Court ruling that the case should be heard by a judge only.
The 18 accused, including Tuhoe activist Tame Iti, face various charges under the Arms Act as a result of the 2007 raids.
Political activist John Minto says the decision is dangerous, leaving big question marks over this case.
He says a group of citizens independent of the state should decide, and a judge's decision is dangerous in terms of public confidence.
The trials are due to take place in Auckland in May and are expected to run for 12 weeks
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