SA:MP's case raises issues with social media

AAP General News (Australia)
04-28-2011
SA:MP's case raises issues with social media

Attorney-General JOHN RAU says the case of a South Australian MP charged with child
porn offences has raised issues over the internet and social media flouting evidence laws.

The MP has been charged with four child pornography offences and will appear in court next month.

He can't be named in the SA media because of provisions regarding sex offences in the
state's Evidence Act.

But Mr RAU says this hasn't stopped his name appearing on a range of internet sites
and on some Facebook and Twitter feeds .. potentially hindering police investigations.

However he wouldn't comment on whether the revelations on the internet had compromised
the MP's ability to receive a fair hearing .. should his case go to trial.

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