The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry will begin its faith-based redress hearing in Auckland on November 30. Photo / 123rfThe Catholic Church has lost its bid to keep the identities of perpetrators and those accused of covering up abuse secret at the upcoming Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry hearing. The inquiry• The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry is investigating the abuse and neglect that happened to children, young people and vulnerable adults in care from 1950 to 1999. The first part focused on the experiences of survivors in seeking redress for abuse in state care. A second stage will start in March next year, followed by Abuse in State children's residential care in April and one Abuse in State psychiatric care, specifically Lake Alice, in June.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 26, 2020 01:30 UTC