Photo: FileAfter a three-month wait, a date has finally been set for the sentencing of the man responsible for this country's worst act of terrorism. In a minute issued on Thursday by Justice Cameron Mander, it was announced the sentencing would now take place on Monday, August 24, at 10am. Justice Mander said the reason for the delay in announcing a date was due to the number of family and victims overseas unable to return to New Zealand for the sentencing due to Covid-19 restrictions. With so much uncertainty remaining about when the border would reopen, Justice Mander decided on 24 August as a compromise. Justice Mander said for those who could not make it back, technology such as live streaming using video conferencing could be used to allow them to attend remotely.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 02, 2020 20:03 UTC