Episode 13: Jehovah's Witnesses in the High Court - Part 1

Lindy interviews Shayne Mechen and Rachael Jackson after a week in the High Court. The NZ branch of the Jehovah’s Witnesses are arguing their case for why they should be exempt from the NZ Royal Commision of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. Shayne and Rachel are both former JWs, and are advocates for former members of the JW faith. In the episode - part 1 of a 2 part interview - Shayne, Rachel and Lindy give an overview of who the JWs are, what they believe, and how this relates to the Royal Inquiry. Listen to Part Two (Episode 14) here Show Notes Jehovah's Witnesses head to court on Abuse in Care Inquiry - RNZJehovah's Witnesses' argument against being included in Abuse in ...Jehovah's Witnesses 'care' outside scope of abuse inquiry, court toldJehovah's Witnesses apply for judicial review of Royal CommissionThe rules and culture that keep child sex offenders hidden ... - RNZSomething Evil - 10 August 2023RNZ investigation reveals 11 alleged paedophiles active within the Jehovah's Witnesses - 14 August 2023Jehovah’s Witness elder alleges order to destroy evidence in child sex abuse cases - 15 August 2023Silent lambs - The Spin Off - July 2018