After her resignation, Dame Lowell Goddard came under scrutiny for her lack of understanding of English law, her long periods of leave and her generous pay. Photo: NZ HeraldDame Lowell Goddard says new allegations that she made derogatory remarks while heading a major inquiry into child abuse in Britain were false and part of a "vicious campaign" against her. Goddard is now seeking legal advice on claims in The Times that Goddard made derogatory remarks and treated staff on the inquiry badly. The claims came from unnamed sources that The Times said were inside the inquiry team led by Goddard. Goddard was replaced by Professor Alexis Jay, who previously carried out a child sexual exploitation inquiry in Rotherham.​

Source: Otago Daily Times October 14, 2016 02:15 UTC