Because the value of a dollar changes over time, Teina Pora's compensation payment for wrongful conviction was fundamentally unfair. The High Court has just reminded the Government of this apparently simple fact.
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Why isn't cabinet doing what it says it should for Teina Pora?
Teina Pora has been given the thing he said he wanted most – a formal apology for the 22 years he wrongly spent behind bars as an innocent man. He also has been offered $2.5 million in compensation. Applying the Cabinet’s own principles, it ought to be in excess of $4.5 million.
Read MoreBrief pre-announcement thoughts on Pora's compensation
How much are 20-something years of a life worth? Later today we'll find out what the Government thinks - but here's some early thoughts on advance reports.
Read MoreYou may not play the Calvinball the same way twice
A (former) judge may be going to say that David Bain is not innocent beyond all reasonable doubt. That doesn't necessarily mean he won't get compensation, but it makes it a bit harder to do so.
Read MoreFrom a certain point onward there is no longer any turning back
Teina Pora is out of jail at last. Just how is it that he's spent more than half his life in there?
Read MoreWhen you ain't got nothing, you've got nothing to lose
David Bain has filed a claim for compensation with the Minister of Justice. He'll be damn lucky to get it.
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