This report details results from the 11th review of relevant Police activity since enactment of the Crimes (Substituted Section 59) Amendment Act 2007. This review covers the period 22 December to 21 June 2012 and is the final Police review.

Monitoring was initially for a two year period commencing with the enactment on 22 June, 2007. However; in December 2009, the Prime Minister invited Police to continue monitoring
for a further three years. This followed a review into the policies and procedures used by the New Zealand Police and Child, Youth and Family. Police was also invited to include data on cases in which a parent or caregiver said the force used on the child was reasonable in the circumstances.

Monitoring was originally undertaken so that Police could respond proactively to any issues which might arise following the enactment. It was also done to provide specific information on the number of calls to police about child assaults involving 'smacking' and 'minor acts of physical discipline'. (From the report). Record #7632