The ACT government has launched an inquiry into the case of Bruce Lehrmann after explosive allegations the police “aligned” with the defence in his trial for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins.
The Australian Capital Territory chief minister, Andrew Barr, and the attorney general, Shane Rattenbury, announced the probe on Wednesday, three weeks after prosecutors said they would not pursue a retrial as it would pose an “unacceptable risk” to Higgins’ health.
