There should be an #independentinquiry into rape allegations against Porter. It’s “about having confidence in him and the position he holds” @JaneNeedhamSC @larissaandelman @thelawcouncil #auslaw #RuleOfLaw afr.com/business/legal…
#Accountability for conduct is not limited to the criminal jurisdiction “An inquiry may be able to interview other persons that were present. Mr Porter mentioned there were four of them [on the debating team] and that they may have gone out together that evening.”
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“He holds the apex position for the legal profession and his conduct – and integrity – must be beyond approach.
“An independent inquiry would be able to look into whether or not he is a fit and proper person to hold the position of Attorney-General in the Cabinet”
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“An independent inquiry would be able to look into whether or not he is a fit and proper person to hold the position of Attorney-General in the Cabinet”
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“An inquiry would have been the best way forward for him – and for there to be trust in him and his position. The matter can be resolved by someone who is independent – not him saying ‘I didn’t do it’.”
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#RuleOfLaw
“The fact that a criminal prosecution is not proceeding does not mean that the matter is settled in the minds of the public”.
“There is no breach of the #RuleOfLaw if such an inquiry is conducted fairly in accordance with principles of natural justice or procedural fairness.”
“There is no breach of the #RuleOfLaw if such an inquiry is conducted fairly in accordance with principles of natural justice or procedural fairness.”
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