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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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Media play an important role in helping the public understand the scale and impact of abuse in care. If media people would like to attend and/or report on a Royal Commission public hearing, you must adhere to these Media Guidelines which include applying to attend/report within five business days. If you have an media enquiry, please contact: media@abuseincare.org.nz or 027 298 2094.

Faith-based Redress hearing: 15 March witness list and evidence summaries

15 March 2021

Witnesses for faith-based institutions will begin giving evidence before the Abuse in Care of Inquiry today on their redress processes.

Faith-based institutions to give evidence on Redress for abuse

4 March 2021

Witnesses for faith-based institutions, including Archbishops and a Cardinal, will give evidence before the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry this month

Faith-based Redress Procedural Hearing - Reasons Decision published

2 March 2021

On 25 November 2020 the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry released its decisions relating to applications made at the 20 November Procedural hearing.

COVID-19 alert levels for hearings - What you need to know

2 March 2021

COVID-19 Alert Levels are being closely monitored by the Royal Commission. The Royal Commission will abide by all government mandated COVID-19 requirements.

New information suggests far higher numbers of children, adolescents went through Lake Alice Unit in 70s

2 March 2021

A Royal Commission investigation into the Lake Alice Child and Adolescent Unit indicates a far higher number of patients were admitted than previously thought.

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  • Mō te Kōmihana a te Karauna About the Royal Commission
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