Conflict between judge and NSW prosecutors referred to powerful privileges committee amid ‘intimidation’ concern

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Penry BuckleyDecember 12, 2025 at 08:32 AM

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The New South Wales privileges committee is investigating whether the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) violated parliamentary rules. The inquiry stems from the ODPP's use of a submission by District Court Judge Penelope Wass to a parliamentary inquiry, which was critical of the ODPP, to argue for her removal from criminal trials. Judge Wass's submission was made under parliamentary privilege. An upper house inquiry has requested the investigation, citing concerns that the ODPP's actions could discourage future witnesses from providing candid submissions to parliamentary inquiries. The committee will determine if the ODPP's actions broke parliamentary rules and potentially intimidated a witness.

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Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODDP) ×260% New South Wales privileges committee 70% Penelope Wass ×280%

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