Apology accepted, matter closed
Friday, 24 August 2001, 8:20 am
Press Release: New Zealand Government
Thursday, 23 August 2001 Media Statement
Apology
accepted, matter closed
The Associate Minister of
Justice, Margaret Wilson says she has been briefed by the
Chief Human Rights Commissioner on the exchanges between Ms
Ella Henry and the Police, originating with a traffic
infringement.
Margaret Wilson says she considers Ms Henry
acted foolishly.
"I understand she has apologised and that
the apology has been accepted by the Police who consider the
matter closed.
"Therefore, I also consider the matter
closed".
ENDS
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