Inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case has scope to probe any ‘political influence’

ACT government confirms retired Queensland judge Walter Sofronoff will lead independent inquiry

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The independent inquiry into the handling of the Bruce Lehrmann case has a broad enough remit to examine whether the investigation and trial were subject to political influence, according to ACT attorney-general Shane Rattenbury.

The ACT government on Wednesday confirmed earlier reports that it had appointed Walter Sofronoff KC, an eminent retired Queensland judge, to lead its inquiry into the handling of the case.