Summary
This summary is provided to assist in the understanding of the Inquiry’s proceedings but does not constitute the official record. The full Minute is available at the link below.
This Minute advises of progress made to date on how the Inquiry may operate, including the appointment of a Manager Secretariat.
The Inquiry has identified some ‘core participants’ – these are the people who have the legal right to give evidence and make submission to an inquiry. Those designated so far are the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), Jon Stephenson, Nicky Hager and affected Afghan villagers (the three villagers named in the Minute have name protection).
The Inquiry has made preliminary recommendations about legal assistance for the Afghan villagers and Mr Stephenson.
Read the full text here [PDF, 301 KB]
Submissions on Minute No 1
18 July 2018 New Zealand Defence Force Minute 1 [PDF, 210 KB]
12 July 2018 Former residents of Khak Khuday Dad and Naik villages [PDF, 69 KB]
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