Lisa Kathryn Cropp v A Judicial Committee & Bryan Francis McKenzie - SC 68/2007

Summary

Civil – judicial review – respondents instituted disciplinary proceedings after applicant, a jockey, tested positive for controlled drugs – applicant invoking rights to bodily integrity, to avoid self-incrimination and to be free from unreasonable search and seizure – application of New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 – whether regulatory requirement that jockeys consent to random drug testing as condition of obtaining and retaining a jockey’s licence authorised by s 29 Racing Act 2003 – whether applicant consented to drug testing – whether prescribed procedure and requirements for drug testing lawful and reasonable.CA 203/07 [2007] NZCA 423 27 September 2007

Result

Application for leave to appeal granted

29 November 2007

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Appeal dismissed. Costs $15,000 to the 2nd respondent
17 June 2008

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