Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 12, 2018 17:24:05 GMT 12
MAORI PROTOCOLS CONSIDERED IN AMENDING CORONERS ACT
Grieving whanau will get more access to tupapaku once an amendment to the Coroner’s Act is passed.
A Bill which had its first reading in Parliament last night requires coroners to consider Maori cultural protocols when determining who can view, touch or remain near the body of a deceased.
He says in practice, the coroner already considers cultural and spiritual beliefs when making decisions about the access to tupapaku and approaches each request on a case-by-case basis......
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTg4NDU=/Maori-protocols-considered-in-amending-Coroners-Act
Grieving whanau will get more access to tupapaku once an amendment to the Coroner’s Act is passed.
A Bill which had its first reading in Parliament last night requires coroners to consider Maori cultural protocols when determining who can view, touch or remain near the body of a deceased.
He says in practice, the coroner already considers cultural and spiritual beliefs when making decisions about the access to tupapaku and approaches each request on a case-by-case basis......
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTg4NDU=/Maori-protocols-considered-in-amending-Coroners-Act
