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flag New Zealand police prosecuted fewer than 10% of abuse cases referred by the Royal Commission, citing evidence issues and legal hurdles.

flag As of November 2025, New Zealand police had prosecuted fewer than one in ten cases referred by the Abuse in Care Royal Commission, with 93 of 110 referrals closed without charges. flag Most closures stemmed from insufficient evidence, suspect deaths, expired statutes of limitations, or survivors choosing not to proceed. flag Legal experts and advocates criticize the low prosecution rate, citing systemic barriers like difficulty proving historic abuse, strict legal thresholds, and a lack of formal review for non-prosecution decisions. flag Despite the Royal Commission’s recommendation for a specialist unit and updated guidelines, police maintain existing processes are sufficient, leaving survivors and advocates calling for meaningful reform to ensure justice and accountability.

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