Luxon Apologizes for Decades of Abuse in Care
Luxon Apologizes for Decades of Abuse in Care

Luxon Apologizes for Decades of Abuse in Care

News summary

An independent inquiry in New Zealand revealed that approximately 200,000 children and vulnerable adults experienced abuse in state and faith-based care over the past seven decades, with nearly one in three children in care between 1950 and 2019 affected. The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry, which spoke to over 2,300 survivors, found that abuse included rape, electric shocks, forced labor, and physical violence, disproportionately affecting Māori and Pacific Islander communities. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described the findings as a 'dark and sorrowful day' and pledged a formal apology on November 12. The inquiry's report, which is New Zealand's largest and costliest to date, made 138 recommendations, including legislative changes and the establishment of a Ministry for Care. Compensation details remain undecided, although the financial toll is expected to be in the billions.

Story Coverage
Bias Distribution
57% Left
Information Sources
bfb2a97b-336e-48d9-b69a-147df7862dc2166bc319-c612-4063-955b-1bdc4fec97ffa78a93d5-e809-4e65-9789-685643e45693372f1eb9-53ba-4c9c-bd38-30c47db3342a
+3
Left 57%
Center 29%
R
Coverage Details
Total News Sources
7
Left
4
Center
2
Right
1
Unrated
0
Last Updated
107 days ago
Bias Distribution
57% Left
Related News
Ask VT AI
Story Coverage

Related Topics

Subscribe

Stay in the know

Get the latest news, exclusive insights, and curated content delivered straight to your inbox.

Related News
Recommended News