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Thread ID: 145423	2017-10-29 23:49:00	Outcome of Police Investigation ... Todd Barclay	WalOne (4202)	PC World Chat

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1441297	2017-10-29 23:49:00	Advice from Police a few minutes ago at 12:41 ... emphasis mine. "Outcome of re-investigation into Todd Barclay allegations" Attribute to Assistant Commissioner (Investigations) Richard Chambers: On 27 June 2017 Police announced that a re-investigation had commenced into allegations that the private communications of an individual were intercepted by Mr Todd Barclay, who was then MP for Clutha-Southland. This followed the earlier investigation in 2016 which found that there was insufficient evidence to prosecute. The re-investigation was in light of further comment and information which arose in the public domain in June 2017. Police has assessed all this information, spoken again to some individuals already interviewed, and also spoken to new individuals it was thought may have relevant information. Police took further steps to interview Mr Barclay who again declined, as is his right. After a thorough review of all information available to us, including legal advice both internal and from Crown Law, plus consideration of the Solicitor General’s prosecution guidelines, Police has determined that there is no change to the outcome of the original investigation. In that first investigation no search warrants were sought or executed as there was insufficient evidence to seek such warrants. That remained the situation during the re-investigation. As part of the re-investigation Police also looked at suggestions that there had been an element of coercion in relation to certain key witnesses. We have found nothing to substantiate these suggestions. We are aware that the original investigation has been subject to some criticism. We would point out that the Independent Police Conduct Authority found that it was “satisfied that the Police followed proper process and appropriately exercised their discretion not to take the matter further.” In a further comment the Authority also “determined that there is no foundation for the claim that the Police acted inappropriately or neglected their duty.” Police has taken exactly the same approach with the re-investigation. While we recognise the strong interest in this matter, the foundation of any decision to seek warrants or to prosecute is always the evidence available to us. Speculation, hearsay and third party information does not in itself constitute such evidence. We are satisfied that all necessary and lawful steps have been taken in relation to both phases of this investigation. ENDS I hope some of our political commenters / whiners etc on this forum will take Police closing comments to heart: Speculation, hearsay and third party information does not in itself constitute such evidence.	WalOne (4202)
1441298	2017-10-29 23:51:00	Ohh shall we call you.... Whitewash Wal? Remember, lack of charges does not confer innocence.	KarameaDave (15222)
1441299	2017-10-30 00:54:00	Ohh shall we call you.... Whitewash Wal? Remember, lack of charges does not confer innocence. Innocent until proven guilty. He has not been found guilty of anything, therefore he is treated as innocent.	Nick G (16709)
1441300	2017-10-30 01:17:00	If as a Labour supporter, the final decision goes against what I want to believe, it is wrong!! :D	Zippity (58)
1441301	2017-10-30 01:35:00	Innocent until proven guilty. He has not been found guilty of anything, therefore he is treated as innocent. Quite different to being actually innocent.	KarameaDave (15222)
1441302	2017-10-30 01:36:00	If as a Labour supporter, the final decision goes against what I want to believe, it is wrong!! :D I didn't realise you have changed political affiliations, congratulations. :D :lol:	KarameaDave (15222)
1441303	2017-10-30 02:11:00	There is something very odd about this whole matter. Here we have a Politician exercising his right to remain silent. :eek: Normally you can’t shut them up. :D	B.M. (505)
1441304	2017-10-30 03:03:00	Remember, lack of charges does not confer innocence. apply the same statement to yourself , or anyone.	1101 (13337)
1441305	2017-10-30 04:43:00	apply the same statement to yourself , or anyone. Yep, we are all guilty from birth you know, original sin, from the Roman Catholic flavour of imaginary sky friendship.	KarameaDave (15222)
1441306	2017-10-30 05:36:00	I didn't realise you have changed political affiliations, congratulations. :D :lol: I didn't realise that you were incapable of recognising satire :lol:	Zippity (58)
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