Royal commissioner Martin quits NT inquiry

Brian Ross Martin is reportedly reconsidering leading a royal commission into NT's youth justice after a potential family conflict of interest was raised.

Former Northern Territory Chief Justice, Brian Martin (centre), Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (right) on July 28

Former Northern Territory Chief Justice, Brian Martin (centre), Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (right) on July 28 Source: AAP

Former Northern Territory chief justice Brian Ross Martin will no longer head a royal commission into the territory's youth detention.

Following accusations of a conflict of interest over his daughter's employment as an adviser to the former NT attorney-general, Justice Martin said on Monday he would step away from the seven-month inquiry.

Questions were raised whether Justice Martin had a personal conflict, given he may have sentenced young people involved in the inquiry who were potentially abused behind bars.

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