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Gangs’ first-ever joint hui to discuss State’s role in their formation, Royal Commission invited
Gang whānau have come together in solidarity today to share the impacts of abuse many of them experienced in State care as children.
Royal Commission staff members at the Te Rā o te Raukura whanau event on Saturday 1 February
Festivities kicked off under cloudy skies and humid temperatures at the annual Te Rā o te Raukura whanau event last Saturday in Lower Hutt.
Royal Commission Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital investigation
The Abuse in Care Inquiry will conduct a full, independent and impartial investigation into allegations of abuse at the Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital.
New Inquiry Chair gives first official speech
Inquiry Chair Coral Shaw has urged the New Zealand Māori Council to engage with the Commission at her first formal speaking opportunity.
Abuse in Care Inquiry independence
The Abuse in Care Inquiry is independent from the State and faith-based institutions. Our independence is integral to our investigation.
Royal Commission welcomes new Chairperson
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry welcomes Judge Coral Shaw as its new Chairperson to lead it through the delivery phase of the Inquiry.
Integrated pathway for survivors to seek justice: Royal Commission signs MOU with Police
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has formalised an integrated pathway for survivors to seek justice for the abuse they suffered...
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.
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