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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.
Sir Anand Satyanand to step down as Chair of Abuse in Care Inquiry
The Chair of the Abuse in Care Inquiry, Sir Anand Satyanand, has announced his resignation, to take effect in November.
Procedural hearing location confirmed
The Procedural hearing at 10:00am on 19 August 2019 will take place at the Rydges Hotel, 59 Federal St in Auckland CBD (behind the Auckland District Court).
July 2019 Panui
This months newsletter includes an update from commissioner Andrew, information about our procedural hearing, the recent hui and more.
First Public hearing announced
Abuse in Care, a Royal Commission of Inquiry has announced it will hold its first Public hearing - where evidence will be presented - on Tuesday, 29 Oct 2019.