Category: New Zealand
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Govt Introduces Major Overseas Adoption Law Overhaul to Close Child Safety Loopholes
Mrs McKee said the reforms were necessary after serious failings were identified in the existing overseas adoption framework. Link to story The Government is introducing sweeping reforms to New Zealand’s overseas adoption laws in a move aimed at permanently closing loopholes that previously allowed children adopted overseas to enter unsafe or unsuitable homes. Associate Justice…
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The Spinoff: Why the government is urgently halting ‘unsafe’ overseas adoptions
By Catherine McGregor Link to story Mounting evidence that adopted children are being trafficked, abused or otherwise exploited has finally prompted action, writes Catherine McGregor in today’s extract from The Bulletin. Urgent pause announced Associate justice minister Nicole McKee yesterday introduced an amendment bill to temporarily suspend unsafe overseas adoptions for citizenship and immigration purposes.…
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New Zealand Herald: Govt scrambles to change law allowing convicted abusers to adopt internationally
By Adam Pearse Link to story.
Transnational /Transcultural Adoption Project 