Sonja Cooper
Lawyer Sonja Cooper on apology to survivors of abuse in care
Lawyer Sonja Cooper has pursued justice for survivors for years. Cooper spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 31 October 2024
On today's episode, a new poll shows the race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is dividing the U.S. electorate along lines of gender, race and education. The poll shows a… Audio
Lake Alice abuse survivors to be reimbursed $2.7 million
A lawyer representing state care abuse survivors says any redress must be equitable and consistent for all victims of abuse. Lawyer Sonja Cooper spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Survivors of abuse in state care denied access to files
A lawyer representing survivors of abuse in state care can't understand why the Ministry of Social Development is still denying her clients access to parts of personal files, in violation of the High… Audio
Lawyer for abuse survivors reponds to Inquiry findings
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, released its findings today calling the abuse and neglect of at least 200,000 children and young people "a national disgrace." The 3000 page report… Audio
Questions raised over plans
The government plans to build two new youth justice units for "high needs" prisoners.
It has left some who work in the youth justice sector wondering whether this is a research based decision, or a… Audio
Lawyer supporting abuse survivors wants Royal Commission interim report
A lawyer representing survivors of abuse wants the Abuse in Care Royal Commission to speed up help for victims by making an interim report.
The Commission is investigating abuse in State and… Audio
Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care: Witnesses speak of torture, neglect
The first public hearing of the Royal Commission of inquiry into historic abuse in state and faith-based care has finished.
Twenty-eight witnesses appeared and many have given harrowing evidence of… Audio
Abuse victim lawyer says Royal Commission has a hard job
Back now to our top story on the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. An urgent meeting is being held today between commissioners and Tracey Martin, Minister for Internal Affairs and for… Audio
Where to from here for abuse inquiry?
Sir Anand Satyanand is stepping down as chair of the Royal Commission into Historic Abuse in state and religious institutional care. The first public hearing is scheduled in seven weeks and the… Audio
Resignation shows state care abuse inquiry problems - survivors
Sir Anand Satyanand's sudden resignation from the Royal Commission into abuse is being seen as another sign the inquiry is dysfunctional.
Abuse victims say they're losing faith it will uncover the… Audio
State care abuse commission refutes claims of 'mock' sessions
The Royal Commission into the abuse of children in state care refutes claims it has been holding 'mock' sessions with survivors ahead of the real sessions.
Earlier on Morning Report, lawyer Sonja… Audio
Lawyer loses confidence in state care abuse inquiry
A lawyer who represents people who were abused while in state care says she has lost confidence in the Royal Commission.
Sonja Cooper says the Commission has been holding 'mock' or 'pilot' sessions… Audio
Why state care abuse inquiry doesn't go far enough - lawyer
Human rights lawyer Sonja Cooper says while the government's inquiry into abuse in state care, now to include faith-based organisations, doesn't go far enough. She spoke to Lisa Owen about why it… Video, Audio
Royal Commission into state care abuse 'completely stalled'
A lawyer working for New Zealand victims of abuse in state care says Australia's apology to their victims of child sexual abuse, should embarrass New Zealand into getting on with its own Royal… Audio
Dealing with violent youth offenders
The alleged offenders who held-up a dairy in Whangarei and demanded that the woman hand over her two month-old baby girl are 15 and 16 years old. Once they go through the Court process what will… Audio
Royal Commission of Inquiry into state abuse of children
Lawyer who has represented victims of abuse in state care gives her take on the announcement of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into historical abuse in state care. Audio
Govt looking for "cheap way out" over state abuse inquiry
Prime Minister Bill English opens the door to the possibility of a review into the historical abuse of children in state care. For months, National has rebuffed calls for a public apology and… Audio
Victims of abuse in state care continue to call for an inquiry.
Sonja Cooper is a lawyer for a number of people abused while in State Care. She says she felt 'disheartened' after listening to Paula Bennett yesterday in parliament. Ms Cooper says there's still a… Audio
The law and young robbers
Youth law expert Sonja Cooper tells us what happens to young offenders when they're caught. Audio
