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Conflict of interest considerations in charges against Carl Longshaw

Percy Doyle made this Official Information request to New Zealand Police

The request was refused by New Zealand Police.

From: Percy Doyle

Dear New Zealand Police,

Your organisation presumably has a process for considering conflicts of interest in bringing charges against people. Please provide a copy of conflict of interest considerations (or similar considerations - you may have a different title that you use) in the charges against Carl Longshaw. There were charges of neglect and manslaughter that were made.

Yours faithfully,

Percy Doyle

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Tēnā koe Percy,

 

I acknowledge receipt of your information request below, received by
Police on 15/05/2025.

 

Your request reference number is IR-01-25-18059.

 

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Tēnā koe Percy,

I acknowledge receipt of your information request below, received by Police on 15/05/2025.

Your request reference number is NUMBER.

As your request raises privacy considerations, we seek further information to assist us in making an assessment of any public interest considerations favouring disclosure that might outweigh the protection of any privacy interest.

Please reply to this email with the following:
- Can you clarify what you mean by conflict/s of interest in relation to the prosecution/charges against Carl Longshaw?

The information you provide will be deleted upon completion of your request.

Pursuant to section 15(1) of the Official Information Act 1982, Police have 20 working days to complete your request commencing from the day after it was received. Working days do not include weekends or public holidays.

Police are currently managing a large number of information requests. If you are required to meet a specific court date or have another reason for urgency, please notify us.

Ngā mihi

Sarah Kennett SKZ206
Senior Analyst
Information Requests | Service Group

P 105
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From: Percy Doyle

Dear Sarah Kennett,

Thank you for your response.

You ask "Can you clarify what you mean by conflict/s of interest in relation to the prosecution/charges against Carl Longshaw?".

Please interpret it in the broadest sense necessary. While I'm sure what "conflict of interest" means is generally clear, perhaps you have different terminology that you use within the department.

Some examples may be...
The police considering a criminal case against the Minster of Correction or the Minister of Police and their staff. Obvious conflicts there!
Perhaps it might be high-profile figure that police staff know.
Perhaps it is a friend of family member of the police officer.
Perhaps it is a current or former Judge, or their family member, and police have had cases with that Judge and have a working relationship.

Now, the police must have a process to make sure a fair process is followed in such circumstances.

The Auditor General provides some guidance on what Conflict of Interest can mean here: https://oag.parliament.nz/good-practice/...

Another example may be High Court recusal guidelines: https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/about-the...

I hope these examples are of use in understanding the type of information that is sought with this request.

Yours sincerely,

Percy Doyle

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Attachment IR 01 25 18059 Response Letter.pdf
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Attachment managing conflicts of interest 120525.pdf
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Attachment prosecution file and trial preparation 150224.pdf
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Tēnā koe Percy,

Please see the attached information in response to your request.

Ngā mihi

Sarah Kennett SKZ206
Senior Analyst
Information Requests | Service Group

P 105
E [email address]

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