James MacGillivray
Justice James MacGillivray is a High Court judge in New Zealand known for presiding over significant legal cases, including the appeal hearing of Sharanjit Kaur, who was convicted for her role in a fatal head-on crash. In this case, Justice MacGillivray was tasked with reviewing the arguments presented regarding Kaur's mental health and cultural background in relation to her sentencing.
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Justice James MacGillivray is yet to rule on the application relating to video and audio recordings.
Graphic knife photos released by High Court after couple cleared over Mt Wellington killing
New Zealand· 2025-12-05
The trial continues before Justice James MacGillivray.
Auckland murder trial shown graphic footage of dying home invader Finauga FaatoiaNew Zealand· 2025-11-24
Justice MacGillivray rejected the application for a suppression order in the case.
Sand dune Givealittle battle: Fund freeze extended, judge refuses request for suppressionNew Zealand· 2025-11-15
Justice James MacGillivray acknowledged the victim's comment and found a sentencing start point of nine years imprisonment was warranted.
Sarangi Lim’s ‘explosive act of rage’ after being questioned about child eating cigarettesNew Zealand· 2025-10-01
High Court judge Justice James MacGillivray asked Tompkins how what was set out in the psychological report was linked to the 'sustained rage'.
Enraged woman Sharanjit Kaur, whose bad driving led to a fatal head-on crash, appeals prison sentenceNew Zealand· 2025-09-15
