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New Zealand
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29 May 2020
Nigel Gray
By email: [FYI request #12827 email]
Dear Nigel
Re:
Official Information Act Request
I refer to your Official Information Act request received on 21 May 2020 in which you specifically
requested the fol owing:
Given that Electroconsulsive Treatment has been used as a method of torture historical y in New
Zealand, can you please inform me of the precise number of these devices in NZ hospitals in
present time?
South Canterbury DHB do not have any of these devices used for Electroconsulsive Treatment.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review of our decision by the Ombudsman. The
Ombudsman's Office can be contacted on 0800 802 602 or on-line at
http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/
Kind regards
Dawne Tuite
Administrator
SC District Health Board