NZ First Party
February 2, 2004, 17:41
Press Release
Independent Inquiry Essential Says Peters
2 February 2003
Independent Inquiry Essential Says Peters
Rt. Hon Winston Peters, today said that there should be a full independent
inquiry into the renewed rape allegations against a senior police officer and
two other former officers.
"New Zealanders need to have faith in the Police Service and that is why
the inquiry should be carried out by a suitably qualified independent outsider.
No police officer should take part in it.”
Mr Peters said it was also important that there should not be a trial by media
over the allegations because this could jeopardise possible legal action later
on.