The prosecution of Pauline Hanson and David Ettridge: A report on an Inquiry into issues raised in a resolution of Parliament
- Report length
- 26 pages
Summary
The report's own summary: SUMMARY, page 5
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The CMC responded to Parliament’s request by examining whether litigation involving the founders of One Nation had involved unfairness or political interference.
It reviewed police and prosecution files, trial and appeal records, interviews and submissions.
The Commission found no demonstrated misconduct in the litigation or police investigation, no evidence of political interference and no denial of due process.
The prosecution of Pauline Hanson and David Ettridge: A report on an Inquiry into issues raised... (23 January 2004), page 5 · The prosecution of Pauline Hanson and David Ettridge: A report on an Inquiry into issues raised... (23 January 2004), page 25
The Commission reserved the systemic issue of prosecution-service funding for a later report.
In the body's own words
- Opinion
The Commission is of the opinion that no misconduct or other impropriety has been shown to have been associated with the conduct of the litigation concerning Ms Hanson and Mr Ettridge, or with the police investigations leading to the prosecution.
- Finding
The Commission also found no evidence of political pressure or other improper influence or impropriety.
- Finding
The Commission found nothing to show a failure to accord due process, in accordance with the rule of law, to Ms Hanson and Mr Ettridge.
Findings and recommendations
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Published responses
No published response was found.
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