Miriam Dean KC
Miriam Dean KC is a prominent New Zealand barrister and legal expert known for her extensive experience in public law and regulatory matters. As a Queen's Counsel, she has represented high-profile clients and has been involved in significant legal inquiries and reviews within the public sector. Recently, Dean was commissioned to conduct an independent review regarding the vetting processes of national security clearances, which highlighted shortcomings in how certain allegations against individuals were handled, particularly in the case of Jevon McSkimming.
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Miriam Dean KC said the Commission was entitled to place considerable reliance on the fact that this relationship had not prevented McSkimming from being granted a security clearance.
Spy chief Andrew Hampton stands by security vetting of Jevon McSkimming for his ‘Top Secret Special’ clearance
New Zealand· 2025-11-13
