Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 28, 2018 16:17:58 GMT 12
CORONERS REQUIRED TO CONSIDER CULTURAL VALUES UNDER NEW BILL
A new law will require coroners to consider the cultures of grieving families when deciding whether to let whanau touch or stay with the bodies of their loved ones.
At present the Coroners Act does not require coroners to take tikanga Maori and cultures into consideration when considering requests from family to touch or remain with the tupapaku (deceased body).
In practice, coroners do use their discretion when considering such requests. But after families raised concerns during a Maori affairs select committee inquiry into support for grieving whanau, a bill that makes it a requirement to consider tikanga Maori and other cultures is being been introduced to Parliament.
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A new law will require coroners to consider the cultures of grieving families when deciding whether to let whanau touch or stay with the bodies of their loved ones.
At present the Coroners Act does not require coroners to take tikanga Maori and cultures into consideration when considering requests from family to touch or remain with the tupapaku (deceased body).
In practice, coroners do use their discretion when considering such requests. But after families raised concerns during a Maori affairs select committee inquiry into support for grieving whanau, a bill that makes it a requirement to consider tikanga Maori and other cultures is being been introduced to Parliament.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12020999