Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it's up to victims of sexual assault in Parliament to report it to the police. While those who shared information for the Francis report spoke under the condition of anonymity, she said Parliament still had a duty to keep people safe. Some of the most serious accusations included allegations of sexual harassment, including three cases of serious sexual assault. "We're talking about serious sexual assault, well that, for me, that's rape ... that is the impression I get from the report, yes." She also encouraged victims to go to police, but said there also needed to be an independent commission as the Debbie Francis report recommended.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 21, 2019 20:58 UTC