Is There a Different Law for the PM?

Friday 5 Jul 2002 Richard Prebble Press Releases -- Crime & Justice

The public will now be left wondering whether there is one law for Prime Ministers and another for everyone else, ACT leader Richard Prebble says.

"The Chief Justice recently ruled that Constable Abbott's case must be referred to a jury, even though JPs had said they thought no jury would convict him.

"Today's decision leaves the way open for a private prosecution against Helen Clark. If a member of the public does bring a private prosecution, it clearly should be referred to a jury," Mr Prebble said.

ENDS

For more information visit ACT online at http://www.act.org.nz or contact the ACT Parliamentary Office at act@parliament.govt.nz.

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