27 Mar 2024

Govt taken to court over delays in tackling Gloriavale abuse

From Morning Report, 8:17 am on 27 March 2024

A leading lawyer is taking multiple government departments to court for delays in tackling abuse at the Christian Community of Gloriavale.

Barrister Brian Henry has filed proceedings against Oranga Tamariki, the Department of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Social Development and Labour Inspectorate, after sending an explosive letter to the Prime Minister and other ministers calling for the West Coast commune to be shut down.

Gloriavale Leavers' Support Trust manager Liz Gregory spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.