An assault case that Gloriavale tried to keep suppressed can now be revealed, shining light on a culture of child discipline in the religious sect.

Clem Ready has been convicted for assaulting his two daughters Connie Ready and the late Prayer Ready.

Ready disciplined his daughters using his open hand and objects including a shoe, slipper, belt, and on one occasion he used a framing square to discipline Connie.

Prayer was aged between five and 12 years old when Clem Ready would use physical discipline, and Constance was aged between five and 17. The charges, of assault with a weapon, span a period of 13 years.



Clem Ready was sentenced to 12 months supervision in the Greymouth District Court in May this year.

