Lawyer Maria Dew conducted the inquiry for the Labour Party after the allegation was made public earlier this year. The Labour Party inquiry into a former staffer's alleged sexual assault has found that the allegation cannot be substantiated. CHECKPOINT/RNZ An inquiry into complaints of sexual assault against a former Labour Party staffer has cast major doubt on the complainants' version of events. Lawyer Maria Dew conducted the inquiry independently for the Labour Party after the allegation was made public earlier this year. "It is critical that the Labour Party is a safe place for all our members and volunteers, especially young people."

Source: Stuff December 18, 2019 02:02 UTC