Director of Proceedings v Nelson [2013] NZHRRT 38 [pdf, 275 KB]
...was unable to give evidence as she was incapacitated by illness. Mrs Nelson also called two clients, Mr Leslie Kentfield and Mr Kevin Pragnell. Finally, evidence was given by Dr Phillipa Malpas, a senior lecturer in clinical medical ethics at the University of Auckland, who gave expert evidence on the ethics of the situation faced by Mrs Nelson. [68] The evidence presented by Mrs Nelson and her witnesses was significantly different to that presented on behalf of the Director and Mr Bec...