Loading...
Market
Will Prime Minister Christopher Luxon issue another formal apology related to the abuse inquiry by November 12, 2024?
3
Resolution / Starting Odds
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Official statements from the Prime Minister's office
Story
NZ Inquiry Reveals 200,000 Abused in Care Over 70 Years; PM Luxon Apologizes and Promises Reforms
Jul 24, 2024, 05:05 AM
New Zealand's Royal Commission of Inquiry has revealed in a 16-volume report that approximately 200,000 children, young people, and vulnerable adults were abused in state and religious care between 1950 and 2019. The inquiry's final report, which includes key findings and recommendations, highlights the systemic failures of state policies and institutions that enabled such widespread abuse. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has issued an official apology and promised reforms, acknowledging the dark and sorrowful chapter in the country's history. Survivors, including Moeapulu Frances Tagaloa, have recounted their traumatic experiences, underscoring the profound impact of the abuse. The report's release has prompted significant public and governmental reactions, with an official apology scheduled for November 12.
View original story
Similar markets
Increased public protests • 25%
Formation of new advocacy groups • 25%
Public support for government's actions • 25%
No significant public response • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
