Mr. Brian Saunders at the Justice and Human Rights Committee

On May 17th, 2007. See this statement in context.

May 17th, 2007 / 9:40 a.m.

Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

I think that we will have the requisite independence. However, I do not like the expression you used: “Pursue matters that the public doesn't like”. Whether or not the public likes something is not a factor we consider when we institute legal proceedings.

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