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Court hears bid to overturn 2023 non-prosecution decision

9/7/2026

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Jillian Hana is challenging the police’s 2023 decision not to prosecute the officers who shot her son.
The Wellington High Court heard Hana request a declaration of unlawful non-prosecution and damages.
Police took 15 months to send a two-page letter citing insufficient evidence under self-defence law.
The Independent Police Conduct Authority found in November 2024 the shooting unjustified, excessive and that Price was unlikely armed.

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Story summary

Jillian Hana is challenging the police’s 2023 decision not to prosecute the officers who shot her son.
The Wellington High Court heard Hana request a declaration of unlawful non-prosecution and damages.
Police took 15 months to send a two-page letter citing insufficient evidence under self-defence law.
The Independent Police Conduct Authority found in November 2024 the shooting unjustified, excessive and that Price was unlikely armed.