Friday, January 31, 2025

Reporting Oneself

It is policy or procedure for me as a minister (though not for all ministers) to report myself to police if I am accused of an offence. This week, being in possession of a written accusation, I reported myself to police. It is a baseless accusation, so it won't and can't go anywhere. There are several reasons why it is good for a minister to report themselves.

1. That is simply what they should best be doing.
2. It may take the pressure of intimidation off a minister.
3. It may well put the accuser on the back foot.
4. In some circumstances, the police may go after the accuser.
5. It generally provides peace of heart.

OBSERVATION: Reporting oneself means providing the police with all material relevant to the accusation, together with all possible contact details.

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