Death of a Witness

Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission (2008 - 2013)· 24 February 2011general_report

A WA parliamentary committee investigated the suicide of a witness scheduled to appear before the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC). The report identified shortcomings in the CCC's procedures, including delays in reporting potential suicide risks and a lack of clarity regarding disclosing the source of information under the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (Cth).

Impact

The report impacts the CCC's procedures for handling potential suicide risks among witnesses and suspects. It also affects the ability of the Coroner to access relevant information during investigations. The public sector is affected by corruption prevention practices.

public_sectorjusticeCorruption and Crime CommissionCCCsuicidewitnessTelecommunications Interception ActParliamentary Inspectorinvestigationproceduresinformation disclosureCoroner

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