Justice delayed.

Justice delayed - is justice denied !

In 1908 the affairs of Wollongong Council made the front page of most newspapers in this country. A sordid tale of money for favours, building approvals for graft, sex, and wide spread corruption emerged. Elected councillors demanded both personal gain and support for their political party in exchange for passing building projects that did not comply with regulations.

The council was sacked - and replaced by a three person board. Prosecution for various offences against accused felons was recommended.

Now - in this year 2010 - court action is about to take place.

Why ? Why has it taken years for the wheels of justice to grind so slowly ?

The whole concept of justice is that it be settled quickly and a verdict arrived at. Surely the collection of evidence should not take years to compile .

The sad conclusion is that this matter will still drag on through the courts - and a conclusion is unlikely to be reached even in this year !