R v Walker [2017] NSWSC 997

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Walker [2017] NSWSC 997 Hearing dates: 24 July 2017, 25 July 2017 and 26 July 2017 Date of orders: 27 July 2017 Decision date: 27 July 2017 Before: Schmidt J Decision: Certain representations admissible. Catchwords: EVIDENCE – hearsay evidence – murder – death of domestic partner of accused – disputed representations – certain representations admissible Legislation Cited: Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) Cases Cited: Conway v The Queen (2002) 209 CLR 203; [2002] HCA 2 Drew v R [2016] NSWCCA 310 Harriman v The Queen (1989) 167 CLR 590 Harris v R (2005) 158 A Crim R 454; [2005] NSWCCA 432, Natasha Youkhana v R [2013] NSWCCA 85 R v Ambrosoli (2002) 55 NSWLR 603; (2002) NSWCCA 386 R v Clark (2001) 123 A Crim R 506; [2001] NSWCCA 494 R v Gittany (No 4) [2013] NSWSC 1737 R v Grogan & Slacke (No 1) [2013] NSWSC 1191 R v Mankotia (1998) NSWSC 295 R v Mostyn (2004) 145 A Crim R 304; [2004] NSWCCA 97 R v Serratore [2001] NSWCCA 123. R v Toki (No. 3) [2000] NSWSC 999 Sio v The Queen (2016) 90 ALJR 967; [2016] HCA 32 Williams v The Queen (2000) 119 A Crim R 490 Wilson v The Queen (1970) 123 CLR 334 Category: Procedural and other rulings Parties: Regina Jamie Christopher Walker Representation: Counsel: Mr C Maxwell QC with Ms J M Smith (Crown) Ms B J Rigg SC (Accused)