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Elder Abuse In New Zealand Frances Matthews
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Editor's Notes
The experience of working as a GP, member of the elder abuse prevention panel, and court appointed welfare guardian
People under 65 may be abused, esp if disabled. Abuse such as theft, fraud, assault may be perpetrated by strangers
Only ACNZ collects elder abuse data
The person may suffer more than one type of abuse. Psychological abuse may accompany other forms of abuse. Neglect may be active or passive.
The Auckland gagging. Evidence of physical assault from nursing home voice activated tape. HDC differentiated between poor care and abuse(!)
“ She needed to be quiet and I have made her be quiet” Nursing home subsequently closed, carer arrested and charged.
Arnold Schwarzeneger, now governor of the State of California in a previous incarnation as the terminator. California has the probably the most comprehensive legislation against elder abuse in the common law world.
Those in charge of a vulnerable person unable to take care of themselves who fail in their duty to provide the necessaries of life may face criminal charges if the person dies, has their life endangered, or suffers permanent harm
Only applies to those who lack the capacity to make their own decisions. Applies to adults of any age.
s.12 only made if the Court is satisfied the person wholly lacks the capacity to make their own decisions, or lacks the ability to communicate them.
Most usual kind of property order
May decide to retire and place property management and administration in the hands of another: doesn’t need to lack capacity.