During the inquiry he repeatedly berated the politicians conducting it, and the government.

The judges decided that the other officer was unworthy of belief because she had changed her testimony during the inquiry.

"We provided them with time off with pay during the inquiry," he continued.

He also said that 231 products had been removed from the market during the two-year inquiry.

The community leaders agreed not to organize demonstrations during the inquiry.

This, however, was not proven during the subsequent inquiry.

During the inquiry a further 1,819 written representations were received which were opposed to the proposed development and nine in support.

During the inquiry the charges against him were dropped and the inquiry collapsed.

It was the third visit to the premises by police during the inquiry, and the second time that it had been searched.

Some witnesses testified more than once during the inquiry.