Friday, 14 November 2025
Chair
Annabel Cresswell, Barrister, Pohutukawa Chambers
Searches, Warrants and the Exclusion of Evidence
A focused update on lawfulness of searches and warrants, exclusion of evidence, use of police photography, and privilege/confidentiality issues under the Search and Surveillance Act 2012.
Presented by Tim Bain, Partner, Luke Cunningham Clere
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal framework for search warrants and evidence admissibility under the Search and Surveillance Act 2012
- Explore the grounds for excluding unlawfully obtained evidence and key privilege considerations
Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD hour
* This interactive online recording includes questions and quizzes requiring critical thinking about the topics, so you have no annual limits to the number of points/hours you can claim with this format of learning. Please verify with your CPD rules
Presenters
Annabel Cresswell, Director, Pohutukawa Chambers; President, Criminal Bar Association of New ZealandAnnabel specialises in serious criminal matters including murder, violent offending, sexual offences, terrorism, drug offending and criminal appeals, with more than 25 years’ experience practising exclusively in criminal law. As a Director and founder of Pohutukawa Chambers, Annabel’s work reflects the chamber’s vision of approaching every case with the appreciation of the human impact of criminal allegations, and exercising respect, dignity, and a commitment to high-quality representation. Annabel appears in complex jury trials and appellate matters throughout New Zealand and is approved to undertake Legal Aid PAL 1–4 and criminal appeal work. In addition to her advocacy practice, Annabel currently serves as President of the Criminal Bar Association, reflecting her standing within the profession and her long-standing commitment to improving access to justice and protecting fundamental legal rights. She is also the host of the popular criminal law podcast, “That’s Just Criminal”, where she explores contemporary issues in criminal justice and legal practice. Her combination of courtroom expertise, leadership and passion for criminal law makes her a highly sought-after speaker and commentator on criminal justice issues.
Tim Bain, Partner, Luke Cunningham Clere
Tim is a Senior Crown Prosecutor and a Partner at the office of the Crown Solicitor for Wellington, Luke Cunningham Clere. He regularly conducts jury and Judge-alone trials for the Crown in the District and High Courts, as well as criminal appeals to the High Court and Court of Appeal. Aside from his criminal practice, Tim acts in a wide variety of litigation—including regulatory and disciplinary prosecutions, appeals against statutory decision-making, and judicial review proceedings. He also provides advice to public sector clients on their powers and obligations.
