Parliament Protester's Charge Dismissed

In a significant legal victory, defense lawyer Tudor Clee successfully had the trespass charge against Laura Cassin, a Wellington Parliament protester, dismissed. The judge ordered the New Zealand Police to pay $5750 to Cassin due to procedural errors by the police. The case revolved around a police detective's failure to identify a key witness, an officer involved in Cassin's arrest. Despite multiple requests by Clee for the identity of the arresting officers, the detective did not provide the information. The judge deemed this as a failure by the officer in charge, leading to the dismissal of the charge. This case highlights Clee's diligent defense work and his commitment to ensuring proper legal procedures are followed.