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Nigel Hampton: Criminal defence lawyer on the Police saying they have sufficient evidence to charge Pike River officials with manslaughter

Nigel Hampton: Criminal defence lawyer on the Police saying they have sufficient evidence to charge Pike River officials with manslaughter

Update: 2025-11-20
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There’s a belief that the delay in investigating the Pike River mine disaster will influence the Crown's decision on charging those responsible.  

Police believe they have sufficient evidence to lay manslaughter charges against officials involved. 

This week marks 15 years since the 29 men never came home from the West Coast mine.  

Criminal defence lawyer Nigel Hampton KC told Mike Hosking the investigation delay, the public interest, and the families’ memories will play a role in the decision.   

He says he believes the Crown will do something, but it may not be all that is desired.  

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Nigel Hampton: Criminal defence lawyer on the Police saying they have sufficient evidence to charge Pike River officials with manslaughter

Nigel Hampton: Criminal defence lawyer on the Police saying they have sufficient evidence to charge Pike River officials with manslaughter

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