Ms CARNEY - 2007-10-16
Do you believe that it was appropriate for you, given your office, to have called the Police Commissioner about rumoured charges relating to your friend and mentor? If not, can you advise the House how many other times you have contacted the Commissioner of Police to discuss pending charges relating to other Territorians?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, the process in relation to Bob Collins in our courts, whether it was work with the police, the DPP or in the courts, it was done independently, transparently and accountably. This government has full confidence in our police, the DPP and in the court system. That really is the end of the matter.
As I said in my answer to the last question, the focus is now on the alleged victims, to be able to give them support and the counselling they need. I certainly encourage anyone who identifies in that category to make contact with the Witness Assistance Service and get the support and counselling they need.
This side of the House has full confidence in the independence of the police in any matters pursued in relation to Bob Collins, has full confidence in the independence and the accountability of the DPP, in the work that was done there, and certainly has full confidence in the work of the courts, which was done publicly and transparently. They are the facts of the matter.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, the process in relation to Bob Collins in our courts, whether it was work with the police, the DPP or in the courts, it was done independently, transparently and accountably. This government has full confidence in our police, the DPP and in the court system. That really is the end of the matter.
As I said in my answer to the last question, the focus is now on the alleged victims, to be able to give them support and the counselling they need. I certainly encourage anyone who identifies in that category to make contact with the Witness Assistance Service and get the support and counselling they need.
This side of the House has full confidence in the independence of the police in any matters pursued in relation to Bob Collins, has full confidence in the independence and the accountability of the DPP, in the work that was done there, and certainly has full confidence in the work of the courts, which was done publicly and transparently. They are the facts of the matter.
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