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Allegations
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The army has pledged its
support for an independent investigation of alleged abuse at the Waiouru
Cadet School. The Minister of Defence
has called for the investigation following numerous complaints of abuse at
the school from the 1950s to the 1980s. Army Chief, Major
General Jerry Mateparae, says he is very concerned at the allegations and is
putting together a report on the school based on existing records. He says the army will
co-operate with the independent inquiry and make available any information
requested. While not wishing to
diminish the seriousness of the allegations, Major General Mateparae says it
must also be recognised that there was much that was good and positive in the
cadet school system. |
