Dear University of Otago,

I request details of any occurrences in the last three years where any medical student (ELM2 to ALM4) has behaved inappropriately or committed any level of misconduct in relation to any human remains or cadaveric material.

I further request what the University's response was including:
- details of any such conduct;
- whether the university considered the conduct may constitute a criminal offence under any Act including the Crimes Act or Human Tissue Act; and if so, whether the matter was referred to any enforcement agency such as NZ Police. Please specify which agency.
- whether the university considered the conduct in relation to the University Code of Conduct and the Medical Students' Code of Conduct or any other similar documents;
- whether the university investigated and to what extent, and;
- any other actions taken by the university in response.

I further request the University's view as to its obligation to report such incidents to enforcement agencies (for example the NZ Police) (other than the Medical Council when the student applies for a practising certificate at the end of their studies).

I request all documents associated with any investigations (accepting specific redactions made to protect the privacy of natural persons).

Yours faithfully,

B. Melvin