In my experience, it's extremely unusual that the disclosure would be given prior to the charges being laid. It implies that there were discussions taking place by not the accused or the investigators but the defence counsel as to next steps and how the matter was to be dealt with. That's extremely unusual, and it's not open. It's not what we should be doing or how justice should be seen to be done. It must be clear and transparent, and the public should have an understanding that these cases are progressing through the courts. There should be pronouncements at various points as to the progress of the prosecution. That didn't happen. In fact, the involved organizations did not have a chance to give input regarding the ultimate resolution of this case.
