Oops !

The investigation of Doctor Mohamed Haneef on suspected terrorist activity charges has come to a halt because the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions - Damian Bugg QC -has stated that " there is no prospect of a conviction on the available evidence ".
That is not a finding of innocence. It is simply a statement that the investigation so far has not revealed a connection between the doctor's two cousins - who were caught driving an explosive laden Jeep into a Scottish air terminal - and any terrorist activity by this doctor in Australia.
Australian security did precisely what our citizens would expect it to do when this family connection was revealed, supported by the fact that the doctor had closely associated with his cousins while in the UK - and followed by the facts that he had suddenly bought a one way ticket to his home country of India - and had disposed of a mobile phone SIM card - capable of triggering a bomb - to his terrorist cousins.
There will be criticism of our security forces by the media - who love a good story - and the moronic Greens - who seem to be opposed to any form of security measure on civil liberty grounds - but we should be extremely satisfied that our defences sprang into action quickly. Had Haneef been part of an attack plan here it would certainly have been thwarted.
It seems likely that the doctor just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time - and have an unfortunate family connection. If further investigations check out then we owe him an apology - and it would be reasonable to expect that we make good on some of the losses he has suffered.
The search of his flat made it uninhabitable. Because he was in detention he earned no salary - and no rent was paid. The Landlord has since cleared the flat of his belongings and it will need painting and repair to restore it to it's previous condition.
The Commonwealth should pick up the tab for this - and pay compensation for loss or damage to his property. It would be nice to offer him wages lost while in detention but this is not a criteria offered citizens on remand - but this is an unusual case and requires special consideration.
Then there is the matter of the cancelled visa. It will be interesting to see if Haneef wishes to continue working in Australia - and if the hospitals involved will still require his services.
When the investigation is finalised - and if he is fully cleared - besides an apology steps should be taken to remove the stain associated with his name and restore his status !