Question trails and jury directions form part of theCriminal Jury Trials Bench Book. Bench books are developed for and by judges that bring together up-to-date case law and statute, legal commentary and practice directions.
The Criminal Jury Trials Bench Book is now available in full on the Courts of New Zealand website at the link below:
Information about question trails and jury directions are available in Chapter 5 of the bench book. Responding to misconceptions about sexual offending is covered in chapter 7A.
