Photo: ODT filesLabour MP Liz Craig says she had believed there were processes in place to ensure there was proper supervision and no underage drinking at a Young Labour summer camp during which a man allegedly indecently assaulted some attendees. Craig, a list MP based in Invercargill, had put a photo on Facebook of herself at a table with some camp attendees who were drinking alcohol but said she did not drink herself because she was a non-drinker. Berryman will have the power to make recommendations to the Labour Party, but won’t be looking specifically into the four complaints. The lawyer will also be available for anyone who wishes to come forward about alleged sexual assaults at any previous Labour Party events after some complaints that it had happened before. The party has put in place interim measures, including a halt to all Young Labour events and a ban on alcohol at events attended by underage people.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 20, 2018 00:26 UTC