The woman challenged her conviction, saying she wanted to become a teacher. The boy had attended a youth programme where his relative was a senior student and youth leader. Appealing her convictionThe woman originally sought, and was denied, a discharge without conviction in the district court. The Court of Appeal had agreed with the district court assessment of the likely consequences for the applicant of the entry of conviction. “The matters the applicant wishes to raise were fully considered by both the sentencing judge and the Court of Appeal.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 08, 2026 09:38 UTC