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Abuse case delays not a prob in Auck

14/08/2009 8:08:01

A prominent barrister says in her experience, Auckland does not have a problem with delays to police investigations into child abuse cases.

Police are undertaking a national review of case loads and management, following revelations of a three-year backlog of child abuse cases in the Wairarapa.

Barrister Marie Dyhrberg says in the cases she has been involved in, child abuse allegations are usually investigated and either resolved or are before the courts within three months. She says particularly over the past few years, police appear to be giving such cases priority and are putting resources into them.

Ms Dyhrberg says it is important for all parties that a claim is investigated fully before any charges are laid.

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