7639 (2025). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 26 Mar 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	7639 (2025)
Question asked:	27 Feb 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Duncan Webb
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	23 Mar 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_07639_2025
Document guid:	ed89d502-bdab-4fdb-8dc6-a5a8988ff435

7639 (2025). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice: Was an alternate candidate with extensive criminal law experience considered for appointment to chair the Criminal Cases Review Commission, if so, why was that person not appointed?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: Three candidates were considered for the chair position. All had criminal justice experience.