Number of women denied an abortion
Adele Redmond made this Official Information request to Abortion Supervisory Committee
The request was partially successful.
From: Adele Redmond
Dear Abortion Supervisory Committee,
I would like to make a request under the Official Information Act for records on how many women were denied an abortion in New Zealand in the past 5 years, and what grounds they failed to satisfy to obtain an abortion. I would like this information broken down by year.
Yours faithfully,
Adele Redmond.
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From: ASC
Abortion Supervisory Committee
Dear Ms Redmond,
Thank you for your request for information to the Abortion Supervisory Committee.
I advise under section 15A (1)(b) of the Official Information Act 1982, I am extending the time limit to respond to this request to 7 August 2015. The extension is required because consultation is necessary in order to make a proper decision on your request.
You have the right under section 28(3) of the Official Information Act 1982 to make a complaint to the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman may be contacted by writing to PO Box 10 152, Wellington.
Regards,
Rachael Cole
Specialist Advisory Officer | Abortion Supervisory Committee
Tribunals Unit | Ministry of Justice
www.justice.govt.nz
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From: Adele Redmond
Dear ASC,
I am unsure what consultation would be necessary to process this particular request, as I assume it is data the Committee has at hand. If you could elaborate I would be interested to know. I respectfully request that you provide me with this information within the usual 20 day period.
Yours sincerely,
Adele Redmond
From: ASC
Abortion Supervisory Committee
Good morning,
The Abortion Supervisory Committee (ASC) needs an opportunity to discuss your request at its monthly meeting. Additionally, not all of the information you have requested is currently available to the ASC. Consultation and assistance from another area within the Ministry of Justice, Tribunals Unit, is required.
Regards,
Rachael Cole
Specialist Advisory Officer | Abortion Supervisory Committee
Tribunals Unit | Ministry of Justice
DDI: +64 4 462 6720 | Ext 46720
www.justice.govt.nz
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From: Adele Redmond
Dear ASC,
Thank you for your response. I gather from your response that a July meeting has not yet been held. Are you able to tell me when the Committee next meets?
Yours sincerely,
Adele Redmond
From: Adele Redmond
Dear ASC,
I understand that the Committee met last Friday. As such, an opportunity to bring up my OIA should have presented itself. I ask that you provide me the information requested by August 7, as you have indicated you will.
Yours sincerely,
Adele Redmond
From: Cole, Rachael
Abortion Supervisory Committee
Good morning,
Please find attached the Abortion Supervisory Committee's response to your request for information under the Official Information Act.
Regards,
Rachael Cole
Specialist Advisory Officer | Abortion Supervisory Committee
Tribunals Unit | Ministry of Justice
DDI: +64 4 462 6720 | Ext 46720
www.justice.govt.nz
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