A damning public inquiry in New Zealand has revealed widespread abuse of approximately 200,000 children, young people, and vulnerable adults in state and religious care over 70 years.

Key Points

  • A New Zealand inquiry found approximately 200,000 vulnerable people were abused in state and religious care.
  • Nearly one-third of individuals in care from 1950 to 2019 experienced some form of abuse.
  • Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologised on behalf of the government and pledged to compensate survivors.

This article contains references to child abuse.