Newstalk ZB
April 8, 2004
Second meeting of police rape complaints inquiry
Comm of Inquiry into police conduct over rape
complaints holds 2nd meeting as legislation regarding PCA material rushed
through
The Commission of Inquiry into police conduct over rape complaints holds its
second meeting in
The Government is rushing through legislation giving the commission access to
Police Complaints Authority material, after the new body warned secrecy
provisions would be a major hurdle.
With the ink on its terms of reference barely dry, the commission says it is
keen to get the ball rolling.
At its inaugural meeting last month, one of the two commissioners, Justice
Bruce Robertson, warned the blackout on PCA documents would seriously hamper
its work.
The Government is now planning a temporary law change giving the commission
access to relevant PCA files.
Justice Robertson and Dame Margaret Bazley hope to
start hearings next month.