Lauren Dickason to stand trial in Christchurch High Court on murder charges
Lauren Dickason, the South African woman accused of murdering her three children, will stand trial in the High Court in Christchurch.
Dickason has petitioned the High Court in Timaru to move her trial from Timaru to Christchurch.
Her lawyer Kerryn Beaton appeared on her behalf in court on Friday.
Dickason has been admitted to a psychiatric facility in Christchurch.
Her clinician has advised Justice Cameron Mander that exposing her to the court setting, at this stage, could be detrimental to her health, and has been excused from all court hearings.
Dickason allegedly killed 6-year-old Liané, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla at their home in September last year.
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The family had emigrated to New Zealand from Pretoria.
The horrific killings occurred about two weeks after their arrival in Timaru.
Details surrounding the deaths of the minors have been suppressed by the court.
Her lawyer entered pleas of not guilty to all three murder charges.
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Dickason’s case is set to be heard on 5 August while a trial date of 2023 has been set depending on the High Court in Christchurch’s court roll.