❓ Hon Peter Foss questions the Attorney General regarding the independence of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) from political influence. The Attorney General affirms the DPP's establishment was for sound policy reasons, which they endorse.
AnsweredQoN 403Legislative Council
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(1) Are you aware that the office of Director of Public Prosecutions was established in order to remove any suggestion of political involvement in decisions by the prosecutor?
(2) Do you accept and endorse that intention?
(2) Do you accept and endorse that intention?
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Answered
1 April 2003
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming representing the Attorney General
Response time
27 days
(1-2) The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was established by the Labor Government for a number of very sound policy reasons. The Attorney General accepts and endorses those reasons.
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