New Zealand child abuse inquiry widened to include religious institutions

Jacinda Ardern cites ‘moral duty’ after campaign by abuse survivors to include faith-based organisations

A royal commission into abuse in state care in New Zealand has been expanded to include those abused by faith-based institutions such as churches and religious schools, after campaigning by survivors.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there had been overwhelming appeals from those abused by religious institutions since the initial inquiry – the largest in New Zealand’s history – was announced in February.

Related: New Zealand announces major inquiry into child abuse in state care

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