Steven Lack
New ZealandlawyerMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Steven Lack is a barrister who represented Harry Matchitt in the Court of Appeal, arguing that improper police interrogation methods led to a miscarriage of justice in Matchitt's manslaughter conviction.
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Steven Lack is Taane Natana's lawyer arguing that there is no conclusive evidence linking Natana to the shooting.
Taane Natana murder trial: Jury hears Facebook Live made after Ruatoki shootingNew Zealand· 2026-09-14
Steven Lack is the lawyer representing Ms Z and has criticized the police for failing his client.
Police press on with prosecution of Jevon McSkimming accuser ‘Ms Z’New Zealand· 2025-12-11
Her defence lawyer Steven Lack declined to comment because the matter was before the court.
Jevon McSkimming case: Police defend decision to prosecute Ms Z over alleged abusive emails to the detective who arrested herNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Her defence lawyer Steven Lack declined to comment because the matter was before the court.
Jevon McSkimming case: Police apologise for ‘badly letting down’ woman but continue prosecution over alleged abusive emails to detectiveNew Zealand· 2025-11-12Defence lawyer Steven Lack told the Herald that the police have failed his client.
Jevon McSkimming saga: Young woman suffered ‘devastating impact’ after police arrested her for anonymous emails instead of investigating sex allegationsNew Zealand· 2025-11-11Defence lawyer Steven Lack told the Herald that the young woman attempted to report allegations of a serious physical, psychological and sexual nature by McSkimming.
Jevon McSkimming: Police ignored sex allegations against former top cop, prosecuted the woman for ‘revenge’ emails insteadNew Zealand· 2025-11-11
Steven Lack represented Harry Matchitt in the Court of Appeal, arguing that there was a risk of a miscarriage of justice.
Harry Matchitt’s conviction for manslaughter of Brian Hilton in Ōpōtiki cold case quashed, case thrown out after ‘false confession’ to policeNew Zealand· 2025-09-02
