Rohan v R [2018] NSWCCA 89

Court of Criminal Appeal Supreme Court New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Rohan v R [2018] NSWCCA 89 Hearing dates: 30 April 2018 Decision date: 30 April 2018 Before: Hoeben CJ at CL at [1]; Walton J at [2]; R A Hulme J at [6] Decision: 1. Leave to appeal granted. 2. Appeal dismissed. Catchwords: APPEALS – section 5F appeal against interlocutory decision to refuse leave to issue subpoenas – sexual assault communication privilege – Criminal Procedure Act – where proposed subpoenas sought documents relating to complainant's counselling – where trial judge found s 299B had no application – where appellant contended power under s 299B(4) should be exercised to inspect documents pursuant to s 299B(1) – whether the material sought would have substantial probative value pursuant to s 299D(1)(a) – leave to appeal granted – appeal dismissed Legislation Cited: Courts and Crimes Legislation Further Amendment Act 2010 (NSW) Sch 1.1 Criminal Appeal Act 1912 (NSW) s 5F(3) Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) ss 294, 296, 297, 298, 299A, 299B, 299D Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) s 97 Interpretation Act 1987 (NSW) s 35 Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 (NSW) Pt 2 Cases Cited: ER v Khan [2015] NSWCCA 230 KS v Veitch (No 2) (2012) 84 NSWLR 172; [2012] NSWCCA 266 NAR v PPC1 [2013] NSWCCA 25; (2013) 224 A Crim R 535 PPC v Williams [2013] NSWCCA 286; (2013) 224 A Crim R 535 R v Lockyer (1996) 89 A Crim R 457 Texts Cited: New South Wales Legislative Council, Parliamentary Debates (Hansard), 24 November 2010 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Rohan (a pseudonym) Regina Protected confider Representation: Counsel: Mr G Scragg (Applicant) Mr F Veltro (Crown/First Respondent) Mr M Johnston SC (Complainant)