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April 8, 2004

Police inquiry limited

The inquiry into police conduct has been asked to hold off part of its investigation.

The commission has been told it should not investigate the cases of some former police officers, accused of rape, because they could face criminal charges.

Commission Chairman Justice Bruce Robertson says the inquiry will ensure everyone's rights will be protected.

"Nothing which is done by this inquiry can be permitted to interfere with, impede or disadvantage anybody in any way," Robertson said.

Police lawyers also asked the commission not to put the private lives of officers, under public scrutiny.