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Witness schedule released for Abuse Inquiry Contextual hearing
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has released a daily schedule of witnesses for its Contextual hearing commencing 29 October 2019.
Inquiry welcomes confidentiality waiver
The Abuse in Care Inquiry has welcomed a move by Bishops and Congregational Leaders of the Catholic Church to lift confidentiality obligations on survivors.
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.
Pānui - September 2019
In the September 2019 edition of the Pānui - Message from Commissioner Coral Shaw,
First public hearing just one month away and more.
Commission of Inquiry statement
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry acted swiftly in August 2019 when it learned that the partner of a Survivor Advisory Group member has convictions
Inquiry seeks lawyers for Legal Assistance Panel
The Abuse in Care Inquiry is seeking expressions of interest from lawyers across New Zealand wishing to be considered for inclusion on a Panel of lawyers.
Survivors in prison begin sharing their experiences of abuse
Survivors of abuse in State care and faith-based institutions have begun sharing their experiences with Abuse in Care Inquiry Commissioners in prisons.
Pānui - August 2019
In the August 2019 edition of the Pānui: Procedures for Contextual hearing explained, meet our Pasefika engagement advisors and more.
Inquiry welcomes confidentiality waiver
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has welcomed a move by Crown agencies to lift confidentiality obligations on survivors of abuse...
First procedural hearing explained
The first Procedural hearing of the Abuse in Care Inquiry is on Monday, 19 August at 10am at Rydges Hotel, Federal Street in Auckland.