6686 (2025). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 03 Apr 2025

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	6686 (2025)
Question asked:	24 Feb 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Duncan Webb
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	30 Mar 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_06686_2025
Document guid:	5ebf4aac-4db8-4caf-a7a5-2864954ca96f

6686 (2025). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice: Why did he decide to appoint a person to chair the Criminal Cases Review Commission with primarily commercial law experience rather than the alternative candidate, who was a former President of the Criminal Bar Association and senior criminal law specialist with more than 30 years experience, including more than 100 jury trials?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: Like all appointments, a variety of options are considered. Hon Denis Clifford has a wealth of expertise and experience, and was considered to be the most suitable option.