Eyewitness Evidence Under Fire | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 2m

The Criminal Cases Review Commission is sounding the alarm on eyewitness testimony, calling for urgent legal reforms to prevent wrongful convictions. Their landmark report, built on years of research and real case failures, urges New Zealand to adopt “double-blind” lineups, mandatory video recordings, and updated definitions of visual identification — all backed by global best practices. Chief Commissioner Denis Clifford warns that flawed identifications are a leading cause of miscarriages of justice, and these changes could restore public trust in the system. The commission’s push comes…