Commentary
Integral to the integrity of our society, based as it is on the rule of law, is the behaviour and competence of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Revelations and accusations about the behaviour of the Australian Capital Territory’s DPP should send alarm bells ringing for all Australians.
His behaviour and professionalism have come under some close scrutiny at a special inquiry being undertaken by a retired judge in the aftermath of the criminal proceedings instituted based on allegations made by a former parliamentary staffer against a former colleague alleging the heinous crime of rape.
One of the strengths of our legal system, based on the rule of law, is that a person is deemed to be innocent until proven guilty according to the law. And so, it needs to be with the DPP from the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)….