Mr. Johnson questions the Minister for Police and Emergency Services about Professor Barclay's report on the Pamela Lawrence murder investigation and its potential impact on Andrew Mallard's conviction. The Minister responds that the report is not yet finalized and provides details on its current status.

AnsweredQoN 280Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 May 2006
Portfolio
Police and Emergency Services

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BARCLAY REPORT - PAMELA LAWRENCE MURDER
Quite some notice has been given to the minister. I refer to the work of Professor Barclay, the independent consultant engaged by the Commissioner of Police to review the original police investigation of the murder of Pamela Lawrence. (1) Has Professor Barclay reported back to the Commissioner of Police yet, in preliminary, final or any other form, orally or in writing, on any of his findings or views concerning the original police allegation that Andrew Mallard murdered Pamela Lawrence? (2) If yes, on the basis of Deputy Commissioner Dawson’s public undertaking that Professor Barclay’s report would be made public, when will that be done? Mr J.C. KOBELKE

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I thank the member for giving some notice of the question, which was clearly necessary as it is an operational matter. I have received this reply from the police - (1) No. An operational draft document has been provided to the special crime squad for operational purposes only. The report is not expected to be provided to the Commissioner of Police for approximately three weeks. (2) Not applicable.
(1) Has Professor Barclay reported back to the Commissioner of Police yet, in preliminary, final or any other form, orally or in writing, on any of his findings or views concerning the original police allegation that Andrew Mallard murdered Pamela Lawrence? (2) If yes, on the basis of Deputy Commissioner Dawson’s public undertaking that Professor Barclay’s report would be made public, when will that be done? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for giving some notice of the question, which was clearly necessary as it is an operational matter. I have received this reply from the police - (1) No. An operational draft document has been provided to the special crime squad for operational purposes only. The report is not expected to be provided to the Commissioner of Police for approximately three weeks. (2) Not applicable.
(2) If yes, on the basis of Deputy Commissioner Dawson’s public undertaking that Professor Barclay’s report would be made public, when will that be done? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for giving some notice of the question, which was clearly necessary as it is an operational matter. I have received this reply from the police - (1) No. An operational draft document has been provided to the special crime squad for operational purposes only. The report is not expected to be provided to the Commissioner of Police for approximately three weeks. (2) Not applicable.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: I thank the member for giving some notice of the question, which was clearly necessary as it is an operational matter. I have received this reply from the police - (1) No. An operational draft document has been provided to the special crime squad for operational purposes only. The report is not expected to be provided to the Commissioner of Police for approximately three weeks. (2) Not applicable.
I thank the member for giving some notice of the question, which was clearly necessary as it is an operational matter. I have received this reply from the police - (1) No. An operational draft document has been provided to the special crime squad for operational purposes only. The report is not expected to be provided to the Commissioner of Police for approximately three weeks. (2) Not applicable.
(1) No. An operational draft document has been provided to the special crime squad for operational purposes only. The report is not expected to be provided to the Commissioner of Police for approximately three weeks. (2) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable.

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