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==Distribution of the Images ==
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In an controversial move, a judge allowed the publication of autopsy photos. After they were used in a television program broadcast on 6 August 2007 at 6pm on [[TV One (New Zealand)|TV One]], [[Children's Commissioner (New Zealand)|Children’s Commissioner]] Dr. Cindy Kiro said that graphic images were unnecessary<ref name="tvnz 2007">[http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411425/1273282 Call to stand up against abuse], 06 August 2007, [[TV One (New Zealand)|TV One]]</ref> and lodged a complaint with the [[Broadcasting Standards Authority]], which was investigated, but "not upheld."<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.bsa.govt.nz/decisions/show/2971 |title= Kiro and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2007-111|work=bsa.govt.nz |year=2011 [last update] |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref> Previous Commissioner Roger McClay said, however, "the photos of Ngatikaura's battered body could only raise awareness of the 'epidemic' of child abuse, which New Zealanders had not yet twigged."<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/archive/national-news/10681/E-mailer-backs-abuse-photos |title=E-mailer backs abuse photos |work=stuff.co.nz |year=2011 [last update] |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref> Inspector Richard Middleton, who was involved in the original police case said "publishing the photos could have a positive effect and help to prevent further abuse."<ref name="nzherald"/>


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The images were also circulated in an email sent by a protest group calling for tougher jail terms for child abusers,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.biggie.co.nz/discussion/the_real_face_of_child_abuse_in_nz_size9warning_tear |title=The real face of child abuse in NZ|work=biggie.co.nz |year=2011 [last update] |accessdate=9 October 2011}}</ref> with Kiro calling their use "abhorrent".<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/14389/Photos-sent-in-emails-of-dead-boy-slammed |title=Photos sent in emails of dead boy slammed |work=stuff.co.nz |year=2011 [last update] |quote=tougher jail terms for child abusers. |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.stuff.co.nz/46753/Grisly-photos-in-email-petition |title=Grisly photos in email petition |work=stuff.co.nz |year=2011 [last update] |quote=January 2006 |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref> Ngati's name (but not images) were used by [[Family First New Zealand|Family First]] to advocate tougher sentences for child abuse<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0802/S00330.htm |title=Sentence for Beating Partner to Death slammed |work=scoop.co.nz |year=2008 [last update] |quote=Family First NZ is slamming a decision by the Court of Appeal yesterday to reduce a sentence for manslaughter to a minimum non-parole period of four years, and says that the problem of domestic violence will continue as long as we have ‘pathetic’ sentences which serve no justice and send a confusing message as to our stand against violence. |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref> and to highlight female family violence perpetrators.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0707/S00373.htm |title=Child Abusers Are Also Women |work=scoop.co.nz |year=2007 [last update] |quote=However, it ignores a fundamental issue that women, including mothers, are also abusing children. |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref> Family First's Bob McCroskie supported the shock value of the images.<ref name="tvnz 2007" /> The images have also been used on [[placard]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/blake662003/1228828040/ |title=Ngatikaura Ngati |work=flickr.com |year=2011 [last update] |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref>
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In an controversial move, a judge allowed the publication of autopsy photos. After they were used in a television program broadcast on 6 August 2007 at 6pm on [[TV One (New Zealand)|TV One]], [[Children's Commissioner (New Zealand)|Children’s Commissioner]] Dr. Cindy Kiro lodged a complaint with the [[Broadcasting Standards Authority]], which was investigated, but "not upheld."<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.bsa.govt.nz/decisions/show/2971 |title= Kiro and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2007-111|work=bsa.govt.nz |year=2011 [last update] |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref> Previous Commissioner Roger McClay said, however, "the photos of Ngatikaura's battered body could only raise awareness of the 'epidemic' of child abuse, which New Zealanders had not yet twigged."<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/archive/national-news/10681/E-mailer-backs-abuse-photos |title=E-mailer backs abuse photos |work=stuff.co.nz |year=2011 [last update] |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref> Inspector Richard Middleton, who was involved in the original police case said "publishing the photos could have a positive effect and help to prevent further abuse."<ref name="nzherald"/>
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|quote = We want New Zealanders to be shocked by just how bad child abuse is.
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The images were also circulated in an email sent by a protest group calling for tougher jail terms for child abusers,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.biggie.co.nz/discussion/the_real_face_of_child_abuse_in_nz_size9warning_tear |title=The real face of child abuse in NZ|work=biggie.co.nz |year=2011 [last update] |accessdate=9 October 2011}}</ref> with Kiro calling their use "abhorrent".<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/14389/Photos-sent-in-emails-of-dead-boy-slammed |title=Photos sent in emails of dead boy slammed |work=stuff.co.nz |year=2011 [last update] |quote=tougher jail terms for child abusers. |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.stuff.co.nz/46753/Grisly-photos-in-email-petition |title=Grisly photos in email petition |work=stuff.co.nz |year=2011 [last update] |quote=January 2006 |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref> Ngati's name (but not images) were used by [[Family First New Zealand|Family First]] to advocate tougher sentences for child abuse<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0802/S00330.htm |title=Sentence for Beating Partner to Death slammed |work=scoop.co.nz |year=2008 [last update] |quote=Family First NZ is slamming a decision by the Court of Appeal yesterday to reduce a sentence for manslaughter to a minimum non-parole period of four years, and says that the problem of domestic violence will continue as long as we have ‘pathetic’ sentences which serve no justice and send a confusing message as to our stand against violence. |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref> and to highlight female family violence perpetrators.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0707/S00373.htm |title=Child Abusers Are Also Women |work=scoop.co.nz |year=2007 [last update] |quote=However, it ignores a fundamental issue that women, including mothers, are also abusing children. |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref> The images have also been used on [[placard]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/blake662003/1228828040/ |title=Ngatikaura Ngati |work=flickr.com |year=2011 [last update] |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref>
|source = Bob McCroskie, [[Family First New Zealand|Family First]], {{nowrap|August 2007}}<ref name="tvnz 2007" />

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Some time later the photos appeared on [[NSFW]] internet [[shock sites]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.bestgore.com/murder/ngatikaura-ngati-story-pictures-child-beaten-death/attachment/ngatikaura-ngati-story-pictures-child-beaten-death-01/ |title=Ngatikaura Ngati – Story and Pictures of a Child Beaten to Death Ngatikaura Ngati Picture Showing the Extent of Beatings He Received – Best Gore |work=bestgore.com |year=2011 [last update] |quote=Ngatikaura Ngati Picture Showing the Extent of Beatings He Received |accessdate=9 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://forum.goregrish.com/threads/ngatikaura-ngati-%E2%80%93-story-pictures-of-a-child-beaten-to-death.11706/ |title=Ngatikaura Ngati – Story & Pictures of a Child Beaten to Death &#124; GoreGrish Forums|work=forum.goregrish.com |year=2011 [last update] |quote=Ngatikaura Ngati – Story & Pictures of a Child Beaten to Death |accessdate=9 October 2011}}</ref> Current [[Children's Commissioner (New Zealand)|Children’s Commissioner]] Dr. Russell Wills said he was "appalled" at their use.<ref name="nzherald">{{cite web |url= http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10757456 |title=Disgust over dead boy's pictures on porn site |work=nzherald.co.nz |year=2011 [last update] |quote=Ngatikaura Ngati died after horrific abuse by his parents. Children's advocates are appalled that pictures of a young Auckland boy killed by his parents were posted on a pornographic site featuring beheadings, impalement and necrophilia. |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref> Despite the images being taken during a New Zealand autopsy, the images were a component of a [[DCMA complaint]] between [[shock sites]] lodged with [[Google]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.chillingeffects.org/notice.cgi?sID=62669 |title=Articles DMCA (Copyright) Complaint to Google -- Chilling Effects Clearinghouse |work=chillingeffects.org |year=2011 [last update] |quote=Original content: [http://www.bestgore.com/murder/ngatikaura-ngati-story-pictures-child-beaten-death/] Copyright infringing page: [http://forum.goregrish.com/threads/ngatikaura-ngati-%E2%80%93-story-pictures-of-a-child-beaten-to-death.11706/] |accessdate=9 October 2011}}</ref>
Some time later the photos appeared on [[NSFW]] internet [[shock sites]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.bestgore.com/murder/ngatikaura-ngati-story-pictures-child-beaten-death/attachment/ngatikaura-ngati-story-pictures-child-beaten-death-01/ |title=Ngatikaura Ngati – Story and Pictures of a Child Beaten to Death Ngatikaura Ngati Picture Showing the Extent of Beatings He Received – Best Gore |work=bestgore.com |year=2011 [last update] |quote=Ngatikaura Ngati Picture Showing the Extent of Beatings He Received |accessdate=9 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://forum.goregrish.com/threads/ngatikaura-ngati-%E2%80%93-story-pictures-of-a-child-beaten-to-death.11706/ |title=Ngatikaura Ngati – Story & Pictures of a Child Beaten to Death &#124; GoreGrish Forums|work=forum.goregrish.com |year=2011 [last update] |quote=Ngatikaura Ngati – Story & Pictures of a Child Beaten to Death |accessdate=9 October 2011}}</ref> Current [[Children's Commissioner (New Zealand)|Children’s Commissioner]] Dr. Russell Wills said he was "appalled" at their use.<ref name="nzherald">{{cite web |url= http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10757456 |title=Disgust over dead boy's pictures on porn site |work=nzherald.co.nz |year=2011 [last update] |quote=Ngatikaura Ngati died after horrific abuse by his parents. Children's advocates are appalled that pictures of a young Auckland boy killed by his parents were posted on a pornographic site featuring beheadings, impalement and necrophilia. |accessdate=8 October 2011}}</ref> Despite the images being taken during a New Zealand autopsy, the images were a component of a [[DCMA complaint]] between [[shock sites]] lodged with [[Google]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.chillingeffects.org/notice.cgi?sID=62669 |title=Articles DMCA (Copyright) Complaint to Google -- Chilling Effects Clearinghouse |work=chillingeffects.org |year=2011 [last update] |quote=Original content: [http://www.bestgore.com/murder/ngatikaura-ngati-story-pictures-child-beaten-death/] Copyright infringing page: [http://forum.goregrish.com/threads/ngatikaura-ngati-%E2%80%93-story-pictures-of-a-child-beaten-to-death.11706/] |accessdate=9 October 2011}}</ref>


Ngati's name and images (mainly those of him before his return to his birth mother) have been widely used on anti-[[child abuse]] campaigns and grass-roots activism.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://abuseangels.com/?p=76 |title=Ngatikaura Ngati &#124; Abuse Angels |work=abuseangels.com |year=2011 [last update] |accessdate=11 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://ngatikaura-ngati.gonetoosoon.org/photos/list/ |title=Ngatikaura Ngati's Photo Gallery &#124; GoneTooSoon.org |work=ngatikaura-ngati.gonetoosoon.org |year=2011 [last update] |accessdate=11 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.brokenchild.org/Angels.html |title=BrokenChild.org |work=brokenchild.org |year=2009 [last update] |accessdate=11 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://childabuseinnz.wordpress.com/lest-we-forget/ngatikaura-ngati/ |title=Ngatikaura Ngati « Child Abuse in New Zealand |work=childabuseinnz.wordpress.com |year=2011 [last update] |accessdate=11 December 2011}}</ref>
Ngati's name and images (mainly those of him before his return to his birth mother) have been widely used on anti-[[child abuse]] campaigns and grass-roots activism.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://abuseangels.com/?p=76 |title=Ngatikaura Ngati &#124; Abuse Angels |work=abuseangels.com |year=2011 [last update] |accessdate=11 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://ngatikaura-ngati.gonetoosoon.org/photos/list/ |title=Ngatikaura Ngati's Photo Gallery &#124; GoneTooSoon.org |work=ngatikaura-ngati.gonetoosoon.org |year=2011 [last update] |accessdate=11 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.brokenchild.org/Angels.html |title=BrokenChild.org |work=brokenchild.org |year=2009 [last update] |accessdate=11 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://childabuseinnz.wordpress.com/lest-we-forget/ngatikaura-ngati/ |title=Ngatikaura Ngati « Child Abuse in New Zealand |work=childabuseinnz.wordpress.com |year=2011 [last update] |accessdate=11 December 2011}}</ref>
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Revision as of 10:17, 4 October 2012

Ngatikaura Ngati was a New Zealand-Tongan toddler who died in of child abuse in January 2006. He is notable for the deliberate release of official autopsy photographs after his death and the subsequent distribution of those photographs on the internet. The controversy can be seen as an instance of the tension between the desire for privacy and respect for victims of family violence and the need for publicity to motivate changes in public attitudes to family violence.

Life and Death

Ngati had been fostered to a cousin of his birth mother and was being raised in a Tongan language environment until shortly after his third birthday when he was returned to his birth mother, at her request. Maine Annabella Ngati, her partner, Teusila Fa'asisila, and their other children only spoke English. Within three months, Ngati was dead. Photos taken during the autopsy showed bruises from repeated beatings and weeping sores, one of which was "size of a man's hand on his bottom."[1] Maine and Teusila were found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter,[2] each was sentenced to 6 and a half years in prison,[3] with a non-parole period that was reduced on appeal. Maine gave birth to another child while in custody.[4]

Distribution of the Images

They deserve privacy, they deserve dignity.

Cindy Kiro, Children’s Commissioner, August 2007[5]

In an controversial move, a judge allowed the publication of autopsy photos. After they were used in a television program broadcast on 6 August 2007 at 6pm on TV One, Children’s Commissioner Dr. Cindy Kiro said that graphic images were unnecessary[5] and lodged a complaint with the Broadcasting Standards Authority, which was investigated, but "not upheld."[6] Previous Commissioner Roger McClay said, however, "the photos of Ngatikaura's battered body could only raise awareness of the 'epidemic' of child abuse, which New Zealanders had not yet twigged."[7] Inspector Richard Middleton, who was involved in the original police case said "publishing the photos could have a positive effect and help to prevent further abuse."[8]

The images were also circulated in an email sent by a protest group calling for tougher jail terms for child abusers,[9] with Kiro calling their use "abhorrent".[10][11] Ngati's name (but not images) were used by Family First to advocate tougher sentences for child abuse[12] and to highlight female family violence perpetrators.[13] Family First's Bob McCroskie supported the shock value of the images.[5] The images have also been used on placards.[14]

We want New Zealanders to be shocked by just how bad child abuse is.

Bob McCroskie, Family First, August 2007[5]

Some time later the photos appeared on NSFW internet shock sites.[15][16] Current Children’s Commissioner Dr. Russell Wills said he was "appalled" at their use.[8] Despite the images being taken during a New Zealand autopsy, the images were a component of a DCMA complaint between shock sites lodged with Google.[17]

Ngati's name and images (mainly those of him before his return to his birth mother) have been widely used on anti-child abuse campaigns and grass-roots activism.[18][19][20][21]

References

  1. ^ "From happiness to hell". nzherald.co.nz. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 8 October 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  2. ^ "Ex-carer tells boy's killers to hang themselves". nzherald.co.nz. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 8 October 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  3. ^ "Toddler's killers get 8 1/2 years". nzherald.co.nz. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 8 October 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  4. ^ "Child killer gives birth in jail". nzherald.co.nz. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 11 December 2011. 'She has a lot of children and we believe she has even given birth to another child while on this prison sentence. That child has been fostered or adopted into the community,' the report said. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  5. ^ a b c d Call to stand up against abuse, 06 August 2007, TV One
  6. ^ "Kiro and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2007-111". bsa.govt.nz. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 8 October 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  7. ^ "E-mailer backs abuse photos". stuff.co.nz. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 8 October 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  8. ^ a b "Disgust over dead boy's pictures on porn site". nzherald.co.nz. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 8 October 2011. Ngatikaura Ngati died after horrific abuse by his parents. Children's advocates are appalled that pictures of a young Auckland boy killed by his parents were posted on a pornographic site featuring beheadings, impalement and necrophilia. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  9. ^ "The real face of child abuse in NZ". biggie.co.nz. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 9 October 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  10. ^ "Photos sent in emails of dead boy slammed". stuff.co.nz. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 8 October 2011. tougher jail terms for child abusers. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  11. ^ "Grisly photos in email petition". stuff.co.nz. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 8 October 2011. January 2006 {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  12. ^ "Sentence for Beating Partner to Death slammed". scoop.co.nz. 2008 [last update]. Retrieved 8 October 2011. Family First NZ is slamming a decision by the Court of Appeal yesterday to reduce a sentence for manslaughter to a minimum non-parole period of four years, and says that the problem of domestic violence will continue as long as we have 'pathetic' sentences which serve no justice and send a confusing message as to our stand against violence. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  13. ^ "Child Abusers Are Also Women". scoop.co.nz. 2007 [last update]. Retrieved 8 October 2011. However, it ignores a fundamental issue that women, including mothers, are also abusing children. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  14. ^ "Ngatikaura Ngati". flickr.com. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 8 October 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  15. ^ "Ngatikaura Ngati – Story and Pictures of a Child Beaten to Death Ngatikaura Ngati Picture Showing the Extent of Beatings He Received – Best Gore". bestgore.com. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 9 October 2011. Ngatikaura Ngati Picture Showing the Extent of Beatings He Received {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  16. ^ "Ngatikaura Ngati – Story & Pictures of a Child Beaten to Death | GoreGrish Forums". forum.goregrish.com. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 9 October 2011. Ngatikaura Ngati – Story & Pictures of a Child Beaten to Death {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  17. ^ "Articles DMCA (Copyright) Complaint to Google -- Chilling Effects Clearinghouse". chillingeffects.org. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 9 October 2011. Original content: [1] Copyright infringing page: [2] {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help); External link in |quote= (help)
  18. ^ "Ngatikaura Ngati | Abuse Angels". abuseangels.com. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 11 December 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  19. ^ "Ngatikaura Ngati's Photo Gallery | GoneTooSoon.org". ngatikaura-ngati.gonetoosoon.org. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 11 December 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  20. ^ "BrokenChild.org". brokenchild.org. 2009 [last update]. Retrieved 11 December 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  21. ^ "Ngatikaura Ngati « Child Abuse in New Zealand". childabuseinnz.wordpress.com. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved 11 December 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
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