11 May 2023

Concerns for privacy with police taking photos in public

From Morning Report, 7:52 am on 11 May 2023

A barrister is concerned a new court decision will create a precedence of "no consequences" for police who take unlawful photos of people.

The Court of Appeal has ruled a man who had his picture taken by an officer during a random police stop was unlawful and breached his right to privacy.

NZ police logo on the side of a jacket

Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

But despite that - the court upheld the man's convictions.

Barrister Marie Taylor-Cyphers is worried the decision will allow evidence to be used in court despite it being gathered unlawfully.

She spoke to Corin Dann.