[Greens-Media] Handling of Haneef case must be investigated

[Bolwell, Kristian (Sen K. Nettle)]

Handling of Haneef case must be investigated 

23.07.07


Australian Greens Senator Kerry Nettle today called for an investigation
into the leaks and misinformation surrounding Dr Haneef's prosecution.

"There have been so many mistakes in the Dr Haneef case so far that
there needs to be an investigation into how this could have occurred,"
Senator Nettle said. 

"I am deeply concerned that this case is raising both serious and
ongoing questions about the possibility of Government involvement in
trying to tarnish Dr Haneef's name. 

"In particular there needs to be an investigation into who leaked the
untrue claims that Dr Haneef was looking at sky scrapers in Australia
for a sinister purpose.

"Commissioner Keelty was quick to talk about investigations into who
leaked the AFP record of interview but I have not heard him talk about
an investigation into who leaked this information that created more
suspicion about Dr Haneef.

"Are the officers involved in writing in Dr Haneef's diary still
investigating his case or have they been taken off the case?

"What does Commissioner Keelty have to say about federal police
constructing evidence in this way?

"I renew my call for Kevin Andrews to review his decision to cancel Dr
Haneef's visa because he was given wrong information when he made that
decision," Senator Nettle said.

Contact: Kristian Bolwell 0411638320


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Kristian Bolwell
Office of Greens Senator for NSW 
Senator Kerry Nettle
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