Report on an investigation into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Coalition and the QPUE and an investigation into an alleged deal between the ALP and the SSAA
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- 158 pages
Summary
The report's own summary: FOREWORD, pages 5 to 6
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The Criminal Justice Commission published legal advice following inquiries into a Coalition agreement with the police union and an alleged Labor agreement with shooting organisations.
Report on an investigation into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Coalition and the QPUE ... (20 December 1996), page 3 · Report on an investigation into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Coalition and the QPUE ... (20 December 1996), page 5
The inquiries considered whether either arrangement warranted criminal, official-misconduct or disciplinary proceedings.
The advice reported that neither matter justified referral for criminal action or official-misconduct proceedings.
Separate advice considered that the evidence supported a prima facie disciplinary case against several police officers, while leaving any action to the responsible police decision-maker.
Report on an investigation into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Coalition and the QPUE ... (20 December 1996), page 6 · Report on an investigation into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Coalition and the QPUE ... (20 December 1996), page 121 · Report on an investigation into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Coalition and the QPUE ... (20 December 1996), page 122
The Commission said it intended to act on the advice.
In the body's own words
- Opinion
In our opinion, the circumstances do not warrant the making of reports pursuant to subsections 33(2)(a) or 33(2)(b) CJ Act.
- Conclusion
The Commissioner of Police or the responsible prescribed officer must exercise an independent discretion in determining whether or not disciplinary action should be taken.
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