Noel Sainsbury
Judge Noel Sainsbury is a distinguished member of the judiciary known for his thoughtful approach to sentencing, often balancing the need for justice with the importance of rehabilitation. In a recent case, he addressed the serious implications of child exploitation, emphasizing the need for community safety while considering the offender's path to recovery.
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Judge Noel Sainsbury thanked the jurors for their careful and considered way of conducting themselves.
Jordan Tegus found guilty on 15 of 17 sexual offending and violence charges in Wellington trial
New Zealand· 2025-12-05
The trial before Judge Noel Sainsbury is expected to take up to two weeks.
Wellington rape trial: Jordan Tegus denies 17 charges, including sexual violationNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
Judge Sainsbury rejected the argument that PTSD was causative of Aakash's sexual offending.
Aakash Aakash of Wellington jailed for sexually assaulting woman, and lewd public actsNew Zealand· 2025-10-10
Judge Noel Sainsbury wasn’t convinced by Clark's claims and described the offending as significant.
Michael Clark jailed for meth dealing, including while at Auckland’s Grace FoundationNew Zealand· 2025-09-18
Judge Noel Sainsbury stated that the defendants had no defense to the claim regarding unpaid rent.
Le Posh: French bakers Veronica and Didier Crevecoeur vanish leaving unpaid billsNew Zealand· 2025-07-05
Judge Noel Sainsbury said it was clear the injuries were non-accidental and were caused by blunt force trauma.
Wellington father jailed for fracturing baby son’s leg, arms, ribs and skullNew Zealand· 2025-05-20
Judge Sainsbury sentenced the man to 10 months of home detention for possession of objectionable publications.
Wellington man sentenced after Customs raided his home, found 20,000 child abuse imagesNew Zealand· 2025-03-22