Newstalk ZB
February 19, 2004
Christchurch case not linked to current inquiry
Police in
Christchurch say a 1997 complaint about an improper search is not linked to
current sexual allegations
Christchurch police maintain a local woman who wants a complaint to be part of
a national inquiry into sexual allegations against police, has had her case
fully investigated.
Thirty-six-year-old Maria Black says she was subjected to an improper search by
District Commander Superintendent Sandra Manderson
says that incident was investigated and overseen by the Solicitor General and
the Crown Solicitor.
She says civil proceedings were taken where Maria Black had full legal
representation and her claims were settled by the Court.
Police believe her case is nothing like the Louise Nicholas incident that's
sparked a national inquiry.