Rift develops between INDECOM boss and DPP

There is a major rift this afternoon between Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) boss Terrence Williams and Director of  Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn.
     
INDECOM has sent a special report to Parliament, complaining about the decision of  the DPP to withdraw charges against the three policemen accused of  the murder of  Robert Hill, otherwise called “Kentucky Kid”.
     
The INDECOM boss says, there are issues in the case that require the special attention of  Parliament and as a result he is unhappy with the decision made by the DPP.
In an unprecedented move  Williams has decided to report the DPP the Parliament.
     
In his report, the INDECOM boss acknowledged that the DPP has the constitutional authority to terminate cases.
However, he maintained that there was a strong prima facie case that Hill’s right to life was breached as based on evidence Hill's life was taken by unjustified use of  force by Agents of  the State and there was no effective prosecution.
     
He said there was clear evidence that the killing was motivated by a private grouse.
     
Williams added that scientific evidence does not support the allegation that Hill fired on the police officers.
     
In the special report, the Commissioner indicated his concern about the manner in which the matter was brought to an end by the DPP. He insisted that the case should have been put before a jury.            

                                                                                       
DPP responds

Meanwhile, the DPP has dismissed the INDECOM report to Parliament as misguided.   
The chief  prosecutor defended her action and remarked that it is unethical for prosecutors to put up cases with no evidence.
She said the dual role assumed by INDECOM, poses a danger to the administration of  justice.
    
And as the dispute between INDECOM and the DPP heats up, the Director wrote to  Williams on Monday, complaining about the behaviour of  his legal officers in court.
 
Llewellyn cited the actions of  an INDECOM officer, who recently sought to challenge the decision of  the DPP, not to set a trial date in the Frederick "Mikey" Hill murder case.
     
The DPP described the officer's actions as rude and unprofessional.She copied her letter to the National Security and Justice Ministers, as well as the Chief  Justice.