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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