Gall v R [2016] NSWCCA 82

Court of Criminal Appeal Supreme Court New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Gall v R [2016] NSWCCA 82 Hearing dates: 18 November 2015 Decision date: 06 May 2016 Before: Simpson JA at [1], Johnson J at [34], Davies J at [35] Decision: Application for leave to appeal refused. Catchwords: JURISDICTION – application for leave to appeal under Criminal Appeal Act 1912 (NSW), s5F(3)(a) – pre-trial ruling concerning defence of superior orders – whether ruling an "interlocutory judgment or order" under s 5F(3)(a) – ruling concerned admissibility of evidence – ruling given in advance and concerned matters affecting conduct of trial – ruling not an interlocutory judgment or order under s 5F(3)(a) – leave refused for want of jurisdiction

CRIMINAL LAW – appeal – dangerous driving occasioning death – dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm – whether defence of superior orders available Legislation Cited: Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), s 52A Criminal Appeal Act 1912 (NSW), s 5F(3)(a) Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW), ss 130, 130A, 142(1)(b), 143(1)(b) Evidence Act 1995 (NSW), s 97 Cases Cited: A v Hayden (No 2) [1984] HCA 67; 156 CLR 532 R v Edelsten (1989) 18 NSWLR 213 R v Powch (1988) 14 NSWLR 136 Steffan v R (1993) 30 NSWLR 633 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Alexander David Gall (Applicant) Regina (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: D A McLure SC/K Wolaham/P G Sharp (Applicant) T Smith (Respondent)