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Double murder accused Chris Kahui is to be placed in segregation after he expressed concern about his safety in prison.
Kahui, 22, was yesterday remanded in custody for breaching his bail conditions.
He faces at least 10 months behind bars as he awaits a High Court trial for
the murder of his three-month-old twins Chris and Cru in June last year.
Kahui's legal team said yesterday that he was "very, very frightened" at the prospect of a stint on remand.
His lead lawyer, Lorraine Smith, told Radio New Zealand that she had spoken with prison authorities and been told he would be segregated, spending his time with a small group of prisoners.
"I know the prison will look after him. I have no concerns there."
Mrs Smith said that on regular visits to see clients at the prison, she sensed that the feeling among prisoners was more likely to be protective than threatening towards Kahui.
But Kahui's father Banjo Kahui said after yesterday's hearing that he was worried about his son's safety behind bars.
"I've already buried two grandchildren. I don't want to bury my son too," Mr Kahui said.
Appearing in Manukau District Court yesterday, Kahui was found guilty by Judge James Rota of violating bail conditions that prohibited him from drinking alcohol or being in the presence of children under 12, except when accompanied by his pastor.
The breaches occurred on Thursday night when he attended a party in the Auckland suburb of Glen Innes.
The latest breaches come on top of a final warning in June after Kahui slept through a police bail check at his home.
Mrs Smith said he was "disappointed in himself" about the breaches and subsequent remand in custody.
"He was told very clearly that bail is a privilege, by us. He has let himself down very badly and now he's going to pay a very high price for these breaches."
Judge Rota reserved the reasons for his decision yesterday.
Mrs Smith said once the reasons were released, she and her co-counsel would consider whether any appeal would be made ahead of Kahui's trial next year.
"During that time, young Chris can reflect on the fact that when the court sets bail terms he must do exactly what is expected of him."
- NZPA
