Geoff Scott Investigation
Ross Francis made this Official Information request to New Zealand Police
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From: Ross Francis
Dear New Zealand Police,
On 11 March 2018, I asked what information or assistance (if any) did Wellington police request from Christchurch police during their investigation into Geoffrey David Scott. I also asked for all records held in respect of communication between police in Wellington and police in Christchurch regarding that investigation. In his response of 16 April 2018, David Kirby provided me with a single page (page 5) of a single job sheet.
I do not believe that is the only information Police hold in respect of my request. Please send me copies of all communication between Christchurch and Wellington Police in respect of the Geoffrey David Scott case and copies of all communication between Christchurch and Wellington Police in respect of the Christchurch Civic Creche/Christchurch Childcare Centre case.
The single page of the single job sheet provided by Mr Kirby states (among other things) “Don’t disallow multiple offending.” How many childcare workers, employed at the Wellington Hospital creche between 1 January 1991 and 30 October July 1992, did Police speak with as part of their investigation into Scott? At any time during their investigation, did Police suspect that more than one person may have sexually or physically abused children at the Wellington Hospital creche?
When did the standard practice of formally interviewing a suspected child abuse victim only once come into effect?
Yours faithfully,
Ross Francis
New Zealand Police
Thank You for your email Ross.
We have forward this so that someone can respond back to your email.
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From: Ross Francis <[FYI request #7629 email]>
Date: 16/04/2018 11:08PM
Subject: Official Information request - Geoff Scott Investigation
Dear New Zealand Police,
On 11 March 2018, I asked what information or assistance (if any) did
Wellington police request from Christchurch police during their
investigation into Geoffrey David Scott. I also asked for all records held
in respect of communication between police in Wellington and police in
Christchurch regarding that investigation. In his response of 16 April
2018, David Kirby provided me with a single page (page 5) of a single job
sheet.
I do not believe that is the only information Police hold in respect of my
request. Please send me copies of all communication between Christchurch
and Wellington Police in respect of the Geoffrey David Scott case and
copies of all communication between Christchurch and Wellington Police in
respect of the Christchurch Civic Creche/Christchurch Childcare Centre
case.
The single page of the single job sheet provided by Mr Kirby states (among
other things) “Don’t disallow multiple offending.” How many childcare
workers, employed at the Wellington Hospital creche between 1 January 1991
and 30 October July 1992, did Police speak with as part of their
investigation into Scott? At any time during their investigation, did
Police suspect that more than one person may have sexually or physically
abused children at the Wellington Hospital creche?
When did the standard practice of formally interviewing a suspected child
abuse victim only once come into effect?
Yours faithfully,
Ross Francis
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From: FOXWELL, Holly
New Zealand Police
Dear Mr Francis
I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act request highlighted
below about practice for formally interviewing a child abuse victim.
Your request is being actioned pursuant to the Official Information Act
1982.
Ngā mihi
Holly Foxwell
Ministerial Services Officer
Ministerial Services
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From: FOXWELL, Holly
New Zealand Police
Dear Mr Francis
I have been asked to let you know that Police requires an extension of
time in which to respond to your request, pursuant to section 15A(1) of
the Official Information Act 1982, because the request necessitates a
search through a large quantity of information and consultations such that
a proper response to the request cannot reasonably be made within the
original time limit.
Police require until 12 June 2018 to provide a substantive response to
your request.
You have the right to complain to the Office of the Ombudsman about this
extension.
Ngā mihi
Holly Foxwell
Ministerial Services Officer
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From: TALAGI, Salote
New Zealand Police
Dear Mr Francis
Please find attached a response to your request of 16 April 2018.
Kind regards
Salote Talagi
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From: PATEA, James (Jimmy)
New Zealand Police
Good morning Mr Francis,
Can you please contact me or send me a phone number to discuss your OIA
dated 21 June 2018. I apologise for the delay in replying but wish to
discuss this request.
Many Thanks.
Kind Regards
James Patea
Detective Senior Sergeant
National Coordinator: Child Protection
National Criminal Investigations Group, PNHQ
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M +64 021 1902498
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From: FOXWELL, Holly
New Zealand Police
Dear Ross
I have been asked to send this attached response. (2 attached)
Kind regards
Holly Foxwell
Ministerial Services Officer
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