Lake Alice survivor challenges Cabinet redress decision in High Court

RNZNZ HeraldThe PostTuesday 26 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Malcolm Richards has asked the High Court to review a Cabinet decision regarding redress for Lake Alice survivors. The Flaxmere man, who experienced abuse at the Manawatū psychiatric facility, is seeking a formal finding that the current scheme breaches his human rights.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 26 Aug 2025, 6:33pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 31 minutes
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