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Abuse in Care - Royal Commission of Inquiry

Abuse in Care - Royal Commission of Inquiry

This Royal Commission is an independent inquiry into abuse in state care and in the care of faith-based institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Evidence

From 11-20 July, Disabled survivors, Deaf survivors, and survivors who were placed in psychopaedic and psychiatric institutions will share their experiences of abuse and neglect while in care at this public hearing.  

**Warning** This evidence includes graphic descriptions of abuse.  Well-being support is available via phone, text or email.   

State and faith-based disability care settings
  • Disability, Deaf, and Mental Health institutional care hearing
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  Witnesses and evidence

Witness transcripts, briefs of evidence and video footage from their testimony at the hearing can be accessed through the links below.

  • Opening Statements
  • Irene Priest and Margaret Priest
  • Mr EI
  • Allison Campbell
  • David Newman
  • Paul Milner
  • Tony Ryder
  • Sheree Briggs 
  • Ross Clark
  • Dr Olive Webb 
  • Alison Adams 
  • Peter Keoghan
  • Caroline Arrell
  • Mr EY
  • Catherine Hickey
  • Alison Pascoe
  • Whiti Ronaki
  • Jonathan Mosen
  • Mr EV
  • Mr EX
  • Donna Phillips
  • Sidney Frank Neilson and Cherene Hornblow-Neilson
  • Sarah (Sunny) Webster 
  • Matthew Whiting
  • Leeann Barnett
  • Shannon
  • Lusi Favia
  • Dr Brigit Mirfin-Veitch
  • Kaupapa Māori Panel
  • Closing Statements
  • Full-Day Transcripts
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  • Mō te Kōmihana a te Karauna About the Royal Commission
    • What the Royal Commission is about
    • How it works
    • Te Tiriti o Waitangi
    • Te Taumata
    • Survivor Advisory Group
    • Terms of Reference
    • Working with Māori
    • Our people
    • Deaf community
    • Pacific community
  • Ā mātou uiui Our inquiries
    • Māori experiences
    • Pacific People's experiences
    • Disabled peoples experience
    • State and faith-based redress
    • State psychiatric care
    • Children's State residential care
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  • Kauneketanga Our progress
    • Latest updates
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