Members of the Muslim community walk past armed police officers at Christchurch High Court prior to the case review hearing of the mosque gunman in December, 2019. JOSEPH JOHNSON/STUFF Christchurch barrister James Rapley QC says the sentencing will be a big moment for New Zealand’s judicial system. READ MORE:* Mosque shooter’s sentencing: Here’s what to expect* How will the court deal with the Christchurch mosque killer representing himself at sentencing? * Will life mean life when the Christchurch mosque gunman is sentenced? Fast-forward to next week, and the sentencing of the Christchurch terrorist, an Australian who killed 51 Muslims at two of the city’s mosques on March 15 last year.

Source: Stuff August 20, 2020 21:10 UTC