A Dunedin man is one of more than 100 male sexual abuse survivors calling on the Government to open a royal commission into the historical sexual abuse of children. Dunedin man and sexual abuse survivor Darryl Smith is one of about 100 sexual abuse survivors attending the conference who support a royal commission into historic sexual abuse. It is likely a call for the Government to open a royal commission into historical sexual abuse cases, both in state care and other institutions, will be made during the conference. Supporter of men who have experienced sexual abuse, Liz Tonks, said her and others were at the conference to support the survivors and back the call for a royal commission. Mrs Tonks said Labour's pledge was welcome but it needed extend to all victims of sexual abuse.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 06, 2017 16:06 UTC