4 Nov 2024

Abuse in care survivors misgivings about State apology

From Nine To Noon, 9:05 am on 4 November 2024
Royal Commission Abuse in Care inquiry.

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The looming apology at Parliament over abuse in care is criticised as not inclusive of enough survivors.

Next week the Prime Minister will deliver a national apology for the harm and failings of the state and faith based institutions over decades.

The Government has acknowledged this will be a very significant day for survivors, their families, whānau and support networks.

As space is limited the apology will also be live streamed to the Due Drop Events Centre in Auckland, Shed 6 in Wellington, and the Christchurch Town Hall.

This is not sitting well with many survivors who gave evidence to the Royal Commission.

Jonathan Mosen and Jenni Tupu liken the process to select who can be at parliament next Tuesday, to a lottery.