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NZ Parliament
Questions for Written Answer
8743 (2003).
Dr Don Brash to the Minister of Justice
(28 August 2003):
Has he
been privy to any information in the Christchurch Civic Creche case that has
not been publicly available; if so, under what circumstances?
Hon Phil Goff (Minister of Justice) replied:
The
Ministry of Justice holds a large volume of files relating to the
Christchurch Civic Creche case. Much of the information in those files has
been made publicly available or has been released in response to Official
Information Act requests. However, there is some information, to which I have
been privy, that is not suitable for release under the Official Information
Act. This information includes, for example, the names and personal contact
details of child complainants and their families, which are subject to a
court suppression order.
8742 (2003).
Dr Don Brash to the Minister of Justice
(28 August 2003):
What
communication has he had, if any, with Dr Brian Edwards about the
Christchurch Civic Creche case in the last three months, on what dates, and
what, if any, information did he provide Dr Edwards?
Hon Phil Goff (Minister of Justice) replied:
My only
meeting with Dr Edwards in recent months occurred by chance at Auckland domestic
airport as we walked off a plane together to collect luggage. The date was
Thursday, 21 August 2003. I recall Dr Edwards mentioning the Christchurch
Civic Creche case, saying that after reading Dr Hood's book a second time he
had reservations about her argument and conclusions. My comments were to the
effect that matters of guilt or innocence should be decided judicially, not
by politicians, journalists or authors. I also reiterated my view that
because no evidence had been presented that had not already been properly
considered by the Court I had no basis under the Royal Prerogative process to
recommend further inquiry into the case.
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