Attorney-General David Parker Must Stand Down

Attorney-General David Parker Must Stand Down

RodneyHide Monday, 20 March 2006 Press Releases - Governance& Constitution

ACT Leader Rodney Hide today called onHelen Clark to stand down yet another Cabinet Minister whilea proper investigation is undertaken of the allegations byInvestigate Magazine against Attorney-General DavidParker.

"The allegations are serious. They are especiallyso when levelled against the Attorney-General.

"Theallegations need investigation. It's only proper that HonDavid Parker stand down while the investigation isconducted.

"The Attorney-General's job is the government'sadministration of the law. The person in the job must bebeyond reproach. That's why the allegations made byInvestigate magazine are so serious," said RodneyHide.

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