Australian Federal Police chief Mick Keelty and Attorney-General Robert McClelland discussed ways to establish closer cooperation in terrorism investigations, anti-radicalisation programmes and the Haneef case. The meeting came close on the heels of an AFP statement that the probe into Haneef's case, that had cost the force a whopping US$ 7 million, was still continuing, with nine officers working full time. A judicial inquiry into the investigation will start soon.
Attorney General Robert McClelland confirmed that the government would consider any requests from the inquiry to subpoena witnesses, including former Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews. It was also likely that the Indian doctor would be part of the inquiry, The Australian quoted him as saying. The inquiry would examine how authorities handled the case against Dr Haneef, who was held in jail for 25 days on suspicion of being linked to a car bomb plot in London and Glasgow.
Former Australia immigration minister Kevin Andrews and AFP chief Mick Keelty, who have both come under immense criticism for their handling of the Haneef case, have welcomed the probe and offered their full co-operation, but have stood by their actions. Meanwhile, an AFP spokesman has conformed that the investigation into Haneef has remained active.
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