Dodgy outcome demands review
George Williams - posted Friday, 3 August 2007
The Howard Government repeatedly defended its anti-terror laws during the 25 days it detained Mohamed Haneef.
Attorney-General Philip Ruddock, for example, said: "The system is working as intended." In fact, key parts of the law did not operate as intended and, to the extent that they did, this only strengthens the case for reform.
No one should be allowed to judge their own mistakes, especially where extraordinary powers have been exercised and national security is at stake. There should be an inquiry into Haneef's case by a respected, independent person such as a former High Court judge. It should not be left to a Senate committee to deliberate for months, only to provide a partisan report.
To read the full article from Onlineopinion, click on:
http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=6195
The Howard Government repeatedly defended its anti-terror laws during the 25 days it detained Mohamed Haneef.
Attorney-General Philip Ruddock, for example, said: "The system is working as intended." In fact, key parts of the law did not operate as intended and, to the extent that they did, this only strengthens the case for reform.
No one should be allowed to judge their own mistakes, especially where extraordinary powers have been exercised and national security is at stake. There should be an inquiry into Haneef's case by a respected, independent person such as a former High Court judge. It should not be left to a Senate committee to deliberate for months, only to provide a partisan report.
To read the full article from Onlineopinion, click on:
http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=6195
posted by Pax Christi @ Friday, August 03, 2007
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