Lawyer who assaulted his son granted permanent name suppression
A barrister who assaulted his son has been granted final name suppression, with a judge citing potential business impact.
A barrister who assaulted his son has been granted permanent name suppression in a New Zealand court. The judge ruled that publication of the man's name would have a significant impact on him in a business sense. The decision means his identity will remain protected.
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Why a lawyer who assaulted his son kept his name secret
A barrister who assaulted his son was granted final name suppression because, according to a judge, “publication would have a significant impact on you in a business sense”.