In New Zealand, around 90 former psychiatric patients are suing the Crown [i.e., the Government], alleging they were abused during their time in hospital. They are claiming damages, saying they were sexually abused, assaulted, locked in solitary confinement and had electro-therapy used on them.
This looks like this will be a big case in New Zealand.
Wednesday, July 16, 2003
Patients Sue Over Psychiatric Abuse
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