Attorney-General Michael Daley rejects criticism of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and says a matter is “closed,” according to multiple reports. The articles say Daley has been a strong supporter of Sally Dowling, SC, following a controversial inquiry that made adverse findings about her. The outlets report that Daley’s position is linked to advice he received from Dowling, described as a “top silk” (senior barrister).
While the reports focus on the political and institutional dispute around the prosecution decision-making process, they converge on Daley’s central claims: he stands by Dowling and disputes the criticisms directed at the DPP. All three sources frame the update as a final response to earlier allegations or concerns that had been raised publicly after the inquiry’s findings. The articles do not indicate any further procedural steps being taken in the matter and instead describe Daley’s intervention as bringing the issue to an end.
