1 outlet

Ministry of Social Development not following its own policy in 3 abuse in care cases court rules

A senior human rights lawyer has welcomed a court ruling that has found a government department responsible for considering claims for abuse in care is not following its own assessment policy correctly.

First seen · 4:16 AM UTCMay 7, 2026

How it's being covered

Methodology →

LeftCenterRight

0Left · 0%0Center-Left · 0%1Center · 100%0Center-Right · 0%0Right · 0%

Covering this story

Sorted left → right

RNZ
CenterRadio New Zealand
Ministry of Social Development not following its own policy in 3 abuse in care cases court rulesA senior human rights lawyer has welcomed a court ruling that has found a government department responsible for considering claims for abuse in care is not following its own assessment policy correctly.
4:16 AM UTC

Also happening today

All today →

Public holiday

Defender of the Fatherland Day

Defender of the Fatherland Day is observed in Kazakhstan (Отан Қорғаушы күні). Recognized nationally.

Open →

Public holiday

Soldiers' Day

Soldiers' Day is observed in El Salvador (Día del Soldado). Recognized nationally.

Open →

Also on this date in history

All →

2025

The Indian Army and the Indian Air Force conduct surgical strikes code-named Operation SINDOOR on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam Attack that killed 26 people.

Milestone

2023

Tanur boat disaster: At least 22 people are killed when a boat carrying tourists capsizes in Tanur, Malappuram, Kerala, India.

Disaster

2004

American businessman Nick Berg is beheaded by Islamist militants. The act is recorded on videotape and released on the Internet.

Milestone