Ministry of Education website error may affect abuse redress claims

RNZOtago Daily TimesWednesday 19 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A senior human rights lawyer warns that incorrect information on a Ministry of Education website may have discouraged survivors of state school abuse from seeking compensation. The website previously stated that survivors later convicted of serious offending were ineligible for redress. The Ministry has since removed the error.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 19 Nov 2025, 1:32pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 85 minutes
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    Abuse in care: Ministry of Education website bungle could impact survivors making claims - lawyer (opens in new tab)

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    Website bungle could impact survivors making claims: lawyer (opens in new tab)