Relief At Court Of Appeal Decision Over Bain – Police Association

NZPA | Mon December 15th, 2003

“The Court of Appeal decision to dismiss the latest appeal by David Bain against his convictions for murdering his family have brought a sense of relief to everyone involved,” Police Association President Greg O’Connor said today.

“The Bain extended families and the police officers involved have had their faith in the justice system reinforced,” Mr O’Connor said.

“Misleading headlines, unsubstantiated accusations and misguided support for David Bain have meant the family and police officers involved in the enquiry have had to suffer in silence while they and the slain victims were re-victimised as these allegations were repeated.

“The truth has prevailed and David Bain will now serve out the punishment he deserves.

The Police Association encourages people who have doubted the conviction to read the judgement and let the extended families of both Robin and Margaret Bain put this tragedy behind them.”

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