Judge allows reporting on material found on former deputy commissioner's computer
Saturday 12 July 2025 · 7 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story High Court, Independent Police Conduct Authority, Jevon McSkimming
The High Court has dismissed an application by former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming to stop the media from reporting on alleged objectionable material found on his work computer. McSkimming resigned in May following an investigation by the Independent Police Conduct Authority and police. He has five days to appeal the decision.
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