Don't miss Allan Kessing tonight in the second program in the Law and Disorder series on SBS television at 8.30 PM (AEDT) , even if you are familiar with the story. It's likely to be uncomfortable but compelling viewing about Kessing's conviction for breach of Section 70 of the Crimes Act following a leak which brought to attention information about a matter of grave national significance. Kessing says the leak was not attributable to him. See what has and hasn't happened since.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
The Federal Crimes Act and Allan Kessing
Don't miss Allan Kessing tonight in the second program in the Law and Disorder series on SBS television at 8.30 PM (AEDT) , even if you are familiar with the story. It's likely to be uncomfortable but compelling viewing about Kessing's conviction for breach of Section 70 of the Crimes Act following a leak which brought to attention information about a matter of grave national significance. Kessing says the leak was not attributable to him. See what has and hasn't happened since.
Just watched "The Reluctant Whistleblower" Hang in there Allan: "A lie can be halfway around the world whilst the truth is still putting it's boots on, but it will beat the lie home!"
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So did I-Kessing stands tall, but what a story, and what injustice. If leaker now stepped forward you would have to think prosecution would be unlikely, but righting the wrongs to Kessing would then follow. The program was a tribute to a brave and principled man.
ReplyDeleteJohn Howard and his cohorts, in his office and across at the AFP, should hang their heads in shame for pursuing a man to the end – all for something he didn’t do – and all without proper reason.
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