Conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who chaired inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution, referred to ACT Integrity Commission

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The ACT Integrity Commission is assessing allegations about the conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who presided over the inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.

In a statement, the commission said the allegations related to disclosures made by Mr Sofronoff to media organisations, before the inquiry's final report was released by ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr.

"I see no reputational damage arising from making this announcement, noting that it involves no adverse findings of any kind." Acting Justice Stephen Kaye ruled Mr Sofronoff's contact with journalist Janet Albrechtsen of The Australian while he was leading the inquiry could lead the fair-minded observer to conclude that Mr Sofronoff "might have been influenced by the views held and publicly expressed by Ms Albrechtsen".

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Canberra Local Stories Walter Sofronoff Commission ACT Integrity Commission Shane Drumgold ACT Supreme Court Board Of Inquiry Review Bruce Lehrmann Prosecution Director Of Public Prosecutions Inquiry Head Chair Janet Albrechtsen

 

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