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Abuse in Care Royal Commission can make findings against former Lake Alice psychiatrist Dr Selwyn Leeks
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry acknowledges today’s news from NZ Police.
Royal Commission delivers its report on recommendations for puretumu, holistic redress, for survivors of abuse in care
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry today delivered its interim report, He Purapura Ora, he Māra Tipu – From Redress to Puretumu to the Governor-Gener
St Peter’s Cambridge apology to survivors of abuse in care – response from Coral Shaw, Chair, Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry
I have been following with interest reports of historical abuse at St Peter’s Cambridge boarding school in Waikato.
Condolences on Te Taumata member Neville Baker's passing
We were deeply saddened to learn that Neville Baker, a member of Te Taumata for the Royal Commission, has passed away.
Racism in government organisations responsible for Māori in care, independent research reveals
The report says government policies, over successive Governments, focused on intentionally dismantling Māori communities.
Abuse against children with disabilities and vulnerable young people in Catholic Church care subject of Royal Commission hearing
Survivors of abuse in the care of the Catholic Church at Christchurch’s Marylands School, and two related facilities, will give evidence at a public hearing.
Māori survivors of abuse in care to share experiences at public hearing in March
Dilworth School redress model; abuse within French Catholic Church – response from Coral Shaw, Chair, Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry
Executive Director announced for Abuse in Care Royal Commission
Helen Potiki has been announced as the Executive Director for the Abuse in Care Royal Commission for the remaining duration of the Inquiry.
COVID-19 related postponement of upcoming Māori investigation public hearing
