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Pike River court ruling has 'changed the course of justice' - Bernie Monk

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The High Court has ruled that the families of Pike River mine victims may see privileged material. Justice Jillian Mallon said transparency through open justice outweighed factors pointing against disclosure of the documents - which were claimed to be privileged. Bernie Monk, whose son Michael died in the disaster, said for 10 years the families had fought for truth and accountability.

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Pike River court ruling has 'changed the course of justice' - Bernie Monk

Pike River Mine. Photo: Supplied / Pike River Recovery Agency The father of one of the 29 men who died in the Pike River Mine hopes a High Court decision will change the justice system and stop what he sees as the abuse of legal privilege.

2 years ago·Otago, New Zealand

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