David Bain

David Bain's case against Justice Minister Judith Collin's handling of his bid for compensation will be back in court today.

The retired Canadian judge appointed to assess David Bain's compensation claim, noted the Justice Minister had ''strong views on this case'', released emails reveal.

The Cabinet has delayed its decision on what to do next in the David Bain compensation claim at his request, Justice Minister Judith Collins said today.

David Bain is anguished by the prospect of returning to court to pursue a High Court claim against Justice Minister Judith Collins, his long-term advocate Joe Karam says.

The Government will "most probably" commission another report on David Bain's application for compensation, Prime Minister John Key said yesterday.

Today's Cabinet meeting discussed developments in the David Bain compensation application but no decisions were taken, Justice Minister Judith Collins says.

A memorial service was held yesterday for a key supporter of David Bain.

Most Kiwis support paying compensation to David Bain, according to a Herald-DigiPoll summer survey being released today.

David Bain believes he might have become an international opera star on a par with Jonathan Lemalu.

Regardless of how David Bain's claim for compensation has been handled, Cabinet's decision will be ''the end of the road'' in respect of the Bain murder case, a Dunedin law professor says.