Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Harder [2022] NZLCDT 29 (23 August 2022) [pdf, 150 KB]
...leave him alone with Mr S even after he was interrupted. In short, while his judgment may have been “clouded” Mr Harder certainly knew what he was doing, and that it was wrong. [66] Those who are in custody are vulnerable. They are not permitted any freedom of movement and have few options by way of complaint. Mr Harder only gained access to the cells because the custodial officers believed he was a lawyer exercising his functions as such. [67] While Mr Harder refrained...