Tom Phillips, who had spent years hiding in the bush with his three children, died after a shootout with police in the early hours of September 8 this year. Photo / Police
Tom Phillips, who had spent years hiding in the bush with his three children, died after a shootout with police in the early hours of September 8 this year. Photo / Police
By RNZ
A hearing challenging extensive court orders that prevent media from publishing certain details related to the Tom Phillips investigation has concluded.
Phillips died after a shootout with police in the early hours of September 8.
Justice Layne Harvey reserved his decision, after a two-day hearing in the HighCourt at Hamilton.
It comes after lawyer Linda Clark filed an urgent injunction on behalf of Phillips’ mother, hours after the fugitive was shot.
The injunction prevented media, police and Oranga Tamariki from publishing certain details related to the case.
Media are only permitted to report the fact of the hearing and that it involves challenges to existing restrictions, including those ordered by the Family Court.
