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Maeve Bannister

Lehrmann trial inquiry hears of justice system tensions

An inquiry into the rape trial of ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is expected to hear evidence of a tense relationship between ACT police and prosecutors. Photo: AAP

Police and prosecutors had a relationship “beset by tension” from the outset of an investigation into former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations, an independent inquiry has been told.

The inquiry was established by the ACT government to examine how police, prosecutors and a victim support service handled the allegations made by Ms Higgins against her former colleague Bruce Lehrmann.

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