Distressing content warning. Ms EF and her brother went into State care in the 1960’s at age 9 following her father’s conviction for sexual abuse of a child. Through her time in care, Ms EF was largely separated from her brother, except during

Closing panel for the Māori public hearing. The panel was made up of five representatives who spoke from different lived experiences. Some are survivors, and others have worked with survivors and in the State care system. Panellists listened to all

Karanui whānau. Kuini was placed in state care at age 11 due to truancy. She was sexually abused in two of the three homes she was placed in. As an adult, Kuini used the Māori values of tika, pono and aroha which were instilled in her as a child,

Distressing content warning.

Distressing content warning. Mr AQ was in State care from a young age and had numerous placements, including attending Marylands School from 1963 to 1966. He gave evidence of the sexual abuse he suffered by Brother Thaddeus and the impact this abuse

This Minute sets out directions on the Royal Commission of Inquiry’s upcoming public hearing into abuse in the care of the Hospitaller Brothers of St John of God (Order of St John of God) at Marylands School, the St Joseph’s orphanage and the

Distressing content warning. Brett Dooley, Group Manager, National Service Delivery and Legal Services Commissioner at the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) provided the primary evidence, which covers general principles of legal aid and the history of legal

This plan provides an overview of witnesses giving evidence at the State redress hearing. It is provisional, so may change before or during the hearing. Related Documents.

Distressing content warning. James Packer is Ngāti Maniapoto. James is Deaf and has Aspergers syndrome. On his behalf, his mother, Cheryl Munro, gave evidence of the many attempts by him, and his family, to get the Ministry of Education to engage

The paper provides information relevant to civil claims and civil redress processes relating to abuse in State care. It provides information on key issues identified in claims against the State for redress for abuse in State care and developments in