25^th August 2013

Att: Peter Johns

 

Dear Peter

I am writing yet again regarding the outstanding issues that remain from Jason’s inquest.  I have sent many emails to you, I have made many phone calls to you and I am yet to receive any satisfactory response.  The outstanding issues are:

1)      The evidence that we have requested so that we can proceed with this case.  On July 19^th 2013 I received a response from you which stated I've asked that process of disposal or destruction of items be ceased until I can discuss this with the new State Coroner. He is still settling in but I will try to take him through the details early next week.  I have received no information since this email from you.

2)      The gag order that Coroner Michael Barnes placed on this inquest on 19^th June 2013 after his findings were handed down on 14^th June 2013 5 days earlier.  The Coroners act states that gag orders must be done immediately.  We spoke with you about this being lifted as I challenge that it is even legal to do this after 5 days.  I am yet to hear back from you with regard to this.

I am also extremely disappointed at your very obvious abandonment of this case and this family’s concerns as to what took place.  I know you may be concerned for your own position but I would have thought that a man in your position should show integrity for the truth rather than fear. 

Yours Sincerely

 

Stephen Protheroe