Senator Syvret has named the very senior civil servant in the education department who is under investigation for child abuse, but not suspended. In an old but extremely valuable feature of many english speaking parliaments around the world, senator Syvret used his parliamentary privilege to reveal the name. As an elected member speaking in the chamber he is immune from slander or other civil (but technically as I understand it not criminal) charges. You can read more at around item 175 of the... read more
