Q. wrote:Porter has stated that in an independent inquiry he would be "required to disprove the allegations" - this is false.
For those watching on at home - there is no onus of proof in any independent inquiry and would not require him to disprove anything. The inquiry is not about him but simply about having the merits of the allegation investigated and ensuring the alleged victim has her voice heard - otherwise, we are continuing to send the message to wider society that rape victims do not have a voice.
It's interesting - why would Porter lie about this? He's the Attorney General and would know full well that an inquiry would not demand he prove beyond reasonable doubt that he is innocent.
Secondly, why would he lie about never being contacted by journalists re. the allegations - several have stated their calls were ignored and not returned.
Finally, the PM stated yesterday that he discussed the letter with the Porter and "he vigorously and completely denied the allegations", whereas Porter today stated that he had never been given any details at all about what is being alleged. Who is lying here?