Mother's outburst over daughter's case sees court closed brieflyPETRA FINER Protestors and members of the public outside Hawera District Court during a protest in 2016. A district court had to be closed when the the mother of a woman making an appearance refused to leave. When the court closed for the lunch break, Patricia Green refused to leave the public seating area. PETRA FINER/FAIRFAX NZ Several people were arrested following a protest outside the Hawera District Court on March 1, 2016. READ MORE:* Judge finds women found not guilty of theft of seismic survey pegs* Hawera District Court closed after protest* Woman challenges judge during court appearanceWhen court reopened on Monday afternoon, the courtroom was closed to the public.

Source: Stuff March 21, 2017 03:33 UTC