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Rumours circulated that D'Arcy, a Labor MP, faced potential charges related to alleged sexual offences against school children during his time as a schoolmaster. Additional claims suggested he impregnated a teenager, leading to the adoption of the child, though the woman involved later denied this.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). Independent MP Peter Wellington and Premier Peter Beattie called for D'Arcy's resignation, with Beattie citing health concerns.[5][12] The Liberal Party accused Beattie of politically motivated interference, while others urged caution in handling the allegations.[7][8][12]
Media and Legal Responses
The Australian, in a critical editorial, chastised Premier Beattie for responding to rumours before any formal charges were laid. The editorial argued that the premature disclosure could harm the rule of law and unfairly tarnish D'Arcy's reputation.[20] Despite concerns, The Courier-Mail, Queensland's prominent daily newspaper, publicly named D'Arcy, defended as being in the public interest by journalist Tony Koch and editor Chris Mitchell.[7][18]
Operation Paradox, a campaign advocating vigilance against sexual predators, further heightened public sentiment. Assistant Police Commissioner Ron McGibbon denied undue influence, though Marie Doyle, a colleague of D'Arcy, disputed this, claiming bias in the police's pursuit of D'Arcy's conviction.[14][21]
Police Misconduct and Inquiry
Allegations of police misconduct from 1988 to 1999, including the handling of pedophilia investigations, led to the independent Kimmins Report.[22]
Terry O'Gorman, D'Arcy's solicitor and President of the Australian Council for Civil Liberties, condemned the premature naming of D'Arcy, asserting it prejudiced a fair trial. Despite public discussions lasting two and a half years, D'Arcy was controversially convicted in November 2000.[17][16][23]
Questionable Trial and Criminal Conviction
In November 2000, D'Arcy faced trial in the Brisbane Supreme Court, resulting in his conviction on one count of rape and seventeen charges of sexual assault on children. The incidents were alleged to have occurred in the 1960s while he worked at Yalleroi School in Queensland. He received an eleven-year jail sentence, later increased with three more convictions. D'Arcy, maintaining his innocence, refused treatment related to his convictions. His second parole appeal was granted, leading to conditional release with restrictions on contact with minors.[24] [25][26]
Compensation Rejected by Civil Court
In June 2002, two victims sued D'Arcy for $500,000 in the District Court of Queensland, mirroring the criminal trial grounds. Judge H W H Botting denied compensation, citing the difficulty of ensuring a fair trial due to the passage of time.[27] [28]
Post-Release Discourse
D'Arcy's release in 2007 did not quell discussions. In 2008, a coalition sought a pardon, which was denied by the Bligh Government. In 2009, a proposed Liberal National Party meeting to examine the potential miscarriage of justice was canceled by party leader Lawrence Springborg, distancing the party from D'Arcy.[24] [29] [30] [31]
On 13 November 2011, D'Arcy asserted his innocence, claiming a case was built to prove it. Queensland Attorney-General Paul Lucas dismissed these claims with contempt.[32]
References
- ^ Rayner, Moira (28 August 2007). "Modern Values: The Business of Death". New Matilda. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ Troeth, Senator Judith (24 June 2008: 11pm). "Mr Dally Messenger". Hansard: Commonwealth of Australia Parliament: Adjounment Debate in the Senate.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "ALP Backbencher soon to face child sex abuse charges". Courier Mail Newspaper. 29 August 1998.
- ^ "Sex MP Crisis". The Sunday Mail. 30 August 1998.
- ^ a b "Child sex shock: scandal threat to Beattie Govt". The Sunday Mail. 30 August 1998.
- ^ "Beattie raises pressure on MP to quit". Courier Mail Newspaper. 1 September 1998.
- ^ a b Koch, Tony (1 September 1998). "Media has a duty to Victims: What Terry O'Gorman said". Courier Mail Newspaper.
- ^ a b Roberts, Greg (1 September 1998). "Child-sex claims rankle Qld Labor". The Age Newspaper.
- ^ Parnell, Sean (2 September 1998). "Lawyers Kit of fool police". Courier Mail Newspaper.
- ^ Braithwaite, Heidi (2 September 1998). "Call for MP to resign". The Reporter.
- ^ "D'Arcy Backed". Albert and Logan News. 2 September 1998.
- ^ a b c Morley Peter, Peter (2 September 1998). "Premier Hit over D'Arcy Actions". Courier Mail Newspaper.
- ^ "Media's duty to promote Awareness". Courier Mail Newspaper. 3 September 1998.
- ^ a b Sommerfield, Jeff; Sands, Judy (3 September 1998). "National Leader defends D'Arcy". Courier Mail Newspaper.
- ^ "Action on MP child sex claim". Gold Coast Bulletin. 3 September 1998.
- ^ a b White, Eugene H. (3 September 1998). "Protest on principle". Courier Mail Newspaper.
- ^ a b O'Gorman, Terry (5 September 1998). "Issue of naming rights". Courier Mail Newspaper.
- ^ a b Mitchell, Chris (5 September 1998). "Media's reply should be aired". Courier Mail Newspaper.
- ^ Messenger, Dally. "Bill D'Arcy – carpet bombing and hysteria = wrongful conviction". Dally Messenger III, Social Integrity - civil celebrants -Politics and Current Affairs. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ "Rule of law poor second to politics"(editorial), The Australian, Tuesday 1 September 1998
- ^ Doyle, Marie. "Marie Doyle defends fellow teacher Bill D'Arcy". Dally Messenger. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ Kimmins, J.P. "Inquiry into Allegations of Misconduct in the Investigation of Paedophilia in Queensland: Kimmins Report" (PDF). Criminal Justice Commission 1999. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "Premier 'deceit' over ex MP's sex case". Sydney Morning Herald. 22 January 2000.
- ^ a b Dickinson, Alex. "Former Labor MP served seven years for child sex offences". Courier Mail. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ Klotz, Suzanne: "Ex-MP to Stand Trial for Rape, Molesting"; The Canberra Times, 22 January 2000
- ^ Oberhardt, Mark; "Judge Blasts D'Arcy Delay"; The Courier-Mail, 14 March 2002, p.7
- ^ Wilson, Marshall; "D'Arcy assault victims sue for $500,000", The Courier-Mail, 2 February 2002, p. 4
- ^ Botting, Judge HWH, DCJ: In the Matter of Applications in matters numbered 861 of 2001 and 864 of 2001, District Court of Queensland, Brisbane Registry, 21 June 2002, pp. 40-41
- ^ McKenna, Michael (21 January 2009). "Liberal National Party backdown on sex offender". The Australian Newspaper.
- ^ "Psychological Services around the world". Travis Gee. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ McKenna, Michael; "Liberal National Party backdown on sex offender": The Australian, Canberra, 21 January 2009
- ^ Michael McKenna, "D'Arcy's New Bid to Clear his Name", The Australian, 13 November 2011.
