Liam Ashley investigation progressing
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 1:00 pm
Press Release: Department Of Corrections
Please attribute to Corrections Chief Executive Barry
Matthews
The Department can confirm that the
investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death
of Liam Ashley is progressing well. However, its completion
has been delayed due to the complexity of the issues to be
addressed and the amount of evidence that the investigator
must collate and consider.
Once the report is complete,
the Department will need time to consider any
recommendations. The Police and the Coroner will then
determine when the report can be made publicly available, as
the matter is subject to Court proceedings.
ENDS
www.corrections.govt.nz
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