Child sex offender seeks apology and $575,000 in damages

Friday 18 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 18 Jul 2025, 5:00am

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Brad Bowers is suing the attorney-general for $575,000 and a written apology. He claims he was traumatised by a prison treatment programme for child sex offenders. Bowers is also seeking an assurance that the Kia Marama programme will be discontinued.

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1. StuffFri 18 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   Child sex offender felt ‘traumatised’ by treatment, wants apology and $575k (opens in new tab)

2. The PressFri 18 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   Child sex offender wants apology and $575k for 'loss of dignity' during treatment (opens in new tab)

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