Photo: NZ HeraldPolice are involved in the historical allegation of assault that has led to a parliamentary staffer being stood down, National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett says. An online survey for the Francis review found 50 incidents of unwanted touching, 54 of unwanted sexual advances and 14 of sexual assault. Interviews with reviewer Debbie Francis revealed 24 incidents each of unwanted touching and unwanted sexual advances, and five of sexual assault. The material provided to the review was strictly confidential, but Francis said she gave several people the details of sexual assault support providers and police investigators. "Because this is an ongoing employment related investigation, no further comment or interviews will be possible at this time," Parliamentary Service said in a statement.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 23, 2019 06:33 UTC