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Gangs’ first-ever joint hui to discuss State’s role in their formation, Royal Commission invited
Gang whānau have come together in solidarity today to share the impacts of abuse many of them experienced in State care as children. The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry was invited to attend the hui by Hikoi Nation, a think-tank created
Royal Commission staff members at the Te Rā o te Raukura whanau event on Saturday 1 February
Festivities kicked off under cloudy skies and humid temperatures at the annual Te Rā o te Raukura whanau event last Saturday in Lower Hutt. Royal Commission staff were there to answer questions, offer information about our mahi and provide support.
Royal Commission Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital investigation
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry will conduct a full, independent and impartial investigation into allegations of abuse at the Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital. Inquiry Chair, Judge Coral Shaw, says work is already underway on the
New Inquiry Chair gives first official speech
Inquiry Chair Coral Shaw has urged the New Zealand Māori Council to engage with the Commission at her first formal speaking opportunity as new head of the Commission. In a recent speech to the hui at the Tangatarua Marae in Rotorua, Coral said the
Abuse in Care Inquiry independence
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry is independent from the State and faith-based institutions. We were established to independently investigate what happened to children, young people and vulnerable adults in care between the years
Royal Commission welcomes new Chairperson
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry welcomes Judge Coral Shaw as its new Chairperson to lead it through the delivery phase of the Inquiry. Inquiry Executive Director Mervin Singham said Judge Shaw brings significant experience to her new
Integrated pathway for survivors to seek justice: Royal Commission signs MOU with Police
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has formalised an integrated pathway for survivors to seek justice for the abuse they suffered in State care or in the care of faith-based institutions. The Abuse in Care Inquiry today signed a
Inquiry welcomes confidentiality waiver
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has welcomed a move by Bishops and Congregational Leaders of the Catholic Church to lift confidentiality obligations on survivors of abuse in the care of the Catholic Church. The waiver applies to
Survivors and experts to speak at public hearing
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has released a provisional list of witnesses who will speak at the Contextual hearing later this month. The Contextual hearing beginning on 29 October at the Rydges Hotel in Auckland will be the first
Commission of Inquiry statement
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry acted swiftly in August 2019 when it learned that the partner of a Survivor Advisory Group member has convictions for sexual offending. Prompt steps were taken to ensure the person had no further