Whakaari/White Island defendents say entering pleas now 'not conducive to justice'
The three individuals and 10 companies facing WorkSafe charges in the wake of the tragic Whakaari eruption push for more time.
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The three individuals and 10 companies facing WorkSafe charges in the wake of the tragic Whakaari eruption push for more time.
The three individuals and 10 companies facing WorkSafe charges in the wake of the tragic Whakaari eruption push for more time.
Whakaari defendants say no pleas should be entered Twenty-two people have died following the eruption on December 9, 2019. Photo: NZ Police. '); } else { // } The three individuals and nine of the companies facing WorkSafe charges in the wake of the Whakaari eruption have appeared at Whakatāne District Court – and argued no pleas should be entered. Just one plea was entered by notice on behalf of the National Emergency Management Agency of not guilty. Richard Raymond QC, lawyer for White Island Tours, told Judge Evangelos Thomas it would “simply not be cond...
The 13 organisations and people charged by Worksafe in the aftermath of the eruption are set to appear in Whakatāne District Court today.