Crown response to Royal Commission of Inquiry into historical abuse

Minister for State Services, Chris Hipkins, has released the principles to guide government agencies’ work as part of the Crown’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into historical abuse in State care and faith-based institutions.

The Ministry of Justice is one of 11 government agencies supporting the Royal Commission, and will respond to issues and recommendations as they are made throughout the four-year term of the Inquiry. 

Their response will be shaped by the following six principles:

  • manaakitanga
  • openness
  • transparency
  • learning
  • being joined up 
  • meeting obligations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

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