Head of inquiry into Lehrmann prosecution released report to media without authorisation

The independent board of inquiry was established to investigate the ACT criminal justice system’s handling of Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The head of an independent inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann provided embargoed copies of his final report to the media without the knowledge of the ACT government.

In an explosive statement on Thursday afternoon, an ACT government spokesperson said the government was “disappointed that the Sofronoff board of inquiry report has been released to select media outlets”.