New Zealand Human Rights Commission Submission to the CAT in relation to NZ’s 6th
periodic review
co-ordinate and monitor all interventions to reduce violence and ensure that
they are adjusted and extended as required on the basis of robust empirical
evidence.
12.
Drawing on the IPCA report into the Police’s handling of the alleged offending by
Roastbusters, the Commission recommends that the Government commit to:
reviewing Police practice and policy to ensure that appropriate emphasis is
placed on prevention; and
ensuring that adequate instruction and guidance about the application of
section 128 and 134 of the Crimes Act 1961 is provided to the Police Child
Protection Team
13.
The Commission recommends that the Government continue to actively monitor the
impact of its policies and programmes on reducing the number of children
experiencing physical and sexual abuse.
14.
The Commission recommends that the Committee urge the Government to extend its
Positive Behaviour for Learning initiative to all New Zealand schools and fully
implement the “Bullying Prevention and Response Strategy and Implementation
Plan” agreed by the Bullying Prevention Advisory Group.
15.
The Commission recommends that the Government commit to reviewing the
application of the Domestic Violence Act 1995 to disabled people in community care
situations.
16.
The Commission recommends that the Government commit to reviewing the current
framework for sterilisation in light of its international human rights obligations.
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