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Allegations
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The New Zealand Defence
Force today released the independent report into the Waiouru Regular Force
Cadet School conducted by retired High Court Judge David Morris. The report found that
the bullying and abuse took place but there was not a culture of violence. It also found that the
Army inquiry into the death of Cadet Grant Bain was conducted according to
requirements, though a manslaughter charge ought to have been brought. Phil Goff has
apologised to Cadet Bain's family on behalf of the Government. Compensation
is being discussed. The review did not
attempt to establish the facts of individual cases. Individuals may take
cases to the police of army authorities. The Defence Force has
also release an audit of its policies relating to abuse. |
