Emma Barnes
Emma Barnes is a Crown prosecutor known for her work in prosecuting serious criminal cases, including family violence. She has voiced opposition to the suppression of details in ongoing trials, advocating for transparency and justice in the legal process.
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Emma Barnes is the Crown prosecutor who read the emotional victim impact statements in court.
Auckland judge rebukes supporters as Razz Edwards sentenced for abusing girls
New Zealand· 2025-10-19
Crown prosecutor Emma Barnes disagreed with the defense, stating the sentence was appropriate given Hennessy's crimes.
Jailed British scammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft, judge warnsNew Zealand· 2025-06-24
Crown prosecutor Emma Barnes countered that it clearly wasn’t all misplaced altruism that led to the defendant’s charges.
Corruption sentencing: Business owner bribed INZ staff in Samoa, exploited workers in AucklandNew Zealand· 2025-04-07
Prosecutor Emma Barnes argued against giving the man a discount for good character due to his previous family violence convictions.
New Zealand musician sentenced to community work for biting ex-girlfriendNew Zealand· 2025-03-27
Crown prosecutor Emma Barnes has voiced opposition to continuing suppression.
New Zealand musician trial: Auckland jury finds man guilty of two family violence chargesNew Zealand· 2025-02-14