Letter to Peter Walsh MP

The following is to my local MP. I find it very disturbing that the court system in Victoria, has removed the peoples rights, by way stealth, It would assist if you could forward on to any person that are concerned about this matter or this country,

Thanks Les

Peter Walsh MP

Deputy Leader Of The Nationals 20 October 2008
274 Campbell St
Swan Hill 3585

Dear Mr. Peter Walsh

Re: Accountability of Government Departments & Loss of Human Rights

I write as it now appears that Victorian Government, is to far removed from protecting the people rights, and is under the control or influence of private professional Club. I ask you to consider the following:-

Firstly Please find enclosed herewith copies of letters dated:-

1st July 2008 to the Attorney-General Rob Hulls requesting the to clarify to two legal issues. Submitted the public best interest. (note enclosures not included)

13th August 2008 From and on behalf of the Attorney-General Rob Hulls, "These matters you raised are legal issues, neither the Attorney-General nor any public servant can provide you with legal advice about your matter."

It is very disturbing to now learn that the Victorian public can not get the simple answers to legal issues raised, by the Attorney-General or any public servant. Surely, the Attorney-General has a duty to the people of Victoria.

Secondly It has been brought to our attention that changes to Criminal Procedure Legislation Amendment Act 2008, has taken away the rights of the Citizens of Victoria when appearing before the Courts in "Reserving Pleas" It is very disappointing that the general public of Victoria were not widely consulted on the changes (Assented to 18 March 2008) considering the affect these changes will have on so many people lives.

I ask if you could please bring to the Attorney-General attention the great disappointment felt, in the performance shown by his office, by failing to answer legal issues in a reasonable and proper manner and as expected by general public of Victoria. Considering the public at most times only need to clarify legal issues when the matters are before the Court.

As to the second matter raised, I ask, Were the people of Victoria make aware of the Courts actions changes that removed their rights to "reserve their plea" when facing Courts. No doubt! Victorians loss of human rights. I am sure you will agree.

I thank you.
Yours sincerely, Les McDonald

P.s For further concerns regarding the power of the legal profession holds, please refer to our the letter to you dated 22 July 2006.