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Royal Commission opens submissions on reforms to redress for survivors of abuse
The Royal Commission is considering in detail what changes could be made to redress processes for survivors of abuse in care.
Abuse in State Residential homes public hearing 5 May witness list
The Abuse in Care Inquiry State Residential homes public hearing resumes today in Auckland. Commissioners will hear from two witnesses.
Abuse in State Residential homes public hearing 4 May witness list
The Abuse in Care Inquiry State Residential homes public hearing resumes today in Auckland. Commissioners will hear from three witnesses.
Abuse in State Residential homes public hearing: 3 May witness list
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry State Residential homes public hearing starts today in Auckland.
Survivors of State-run children’s homes to give evidence
Survivors of abuse in State-run children’s homes will give evidence before the Abuse in Care Royal Commission from 3 - 11 May in Auckland.
Royal Commission Statement – proposed changes to Terms of Reference
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry was advised yesterday of Cabinet’s decision to narrow its scope.
Core participants invited to make submissions in regard to a potential conflict of interest by 23 April
The first public hearing of the investigation into abuse at Children’s State Residences begins on 3 May 2021.
Information booklet in Easy Read format
The Royal Commission now has an information booklet in Easy Read format.
Faith-based Redress hearing: 29 March
Closing statements will be heard by Commissioners at the Abuse in Care Inquiry Faith-based Redress hearing today.
Faith-based Redress hearing: 26 March witness list and evidence summaries
Witnesses for faith-based institutions will continue giving evidence before the Abuse in Care of Inquiry today on their processes for resolving abuse claims.