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Jude McCulloch, Emeritus Professor Monash University, Monash University

Investigation into 'reprehensible' failure of police ends quietly with no charges – why we must learn from the Lawyer X scandal

For over 15 years, the Victoria police used criminal barrister Nicola Gobbo as an informant against her own clients in what has become known as the Lawyer X scandal.

The scandal has been accurately described as a massive blow to the criminal justice system.

But this week it became clear the director of public prosecutions would not bring charges against any current or former police officers in the case.

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