In an Application by Bassam Hamzy [2013] NSWCA 121

Court of Appeal Supreme Court New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: In an Application by Bassam Hamzy [2013] NSWCA 121 Hearing dates: 10 May 2013 Decision date: 10 May 2013 Before: Basten JA Decision: (1) Direct that the solicitor acting on this application forthwith file the necessary summons to commence proceedings in this Court. (2) Order that the evidence and transcript before Judge Zahra in the matter relating to the applicant not be disclosed or published in any form until further order of this Court or the Court of Criminal Appeal. (3) Otherwise dismiss the application. [Note: The Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 provide (Rule 36.11) that unless the Court otherwise orders, a judgment or order is taken to be entered when it is recorded in the Court's computerised court record system. Setting aside and variation of judgments or orders is dealt with by Rules 36.15, 36.16, 36.17 and 36.18. Parties should in particular note the time limit of fourteen days in Rule 36.16.] Catchwords: PROCEDURE - criminal - sentencing proceedings completed - applicant obtained discount for assistance - sentencing judge lifted earlier suppression order - judgment delivered in open court - whether suppression order required to protect applicant Legislation Cited: Court Suppression and Non-Publication Orders Act 2010 (NSW), ss 7, 8 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW), s 23 Supreme Court Act 1970 (NSW), s 69 Cases Cited: Fairfax Digital Australia and New Zealand Pty Limited v Ibrahim [2012] NSWCCA 125 Category: Procedural and other rulings Parties: Bassam Hamzy (Applicant) Representation: Counsel: