Documents show Queensland police advised against Haneef charge
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New documents reveal that police officers in the Australian state of Queensland advised their federal counterparts against charging Indian-born doctor Mohamed Haneef with supporting terrorism.
In a submission to the Clarke Inquiry, the Queensland Police Service says it didn't believe there was enough evidence to charge Mohamed Haneef with supporting a terrorist organisation last July.
The inquiry is investigating the collapsed case against the former Gold Coast-based doctor.
The Queensland police submission says that on the day before the charge was laid, Detective Superintendent Gail Hogan told federal officers that she'd seek further legal advice if it was her decision.
Queensland Police acknowledge the federal agency was responsible for the final decision on whether or not to proceed with the charge.
The Australia Federal Police has declined to comment.
