Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 13, 2021 2:54:53 GMT 12
NEW GUN LAWS: CONCERN MĀORI WILL BE UNFAIRLY PENALISED
There are fears that proposed new gun laws aiming to curb gang violence will affect Māori with only loose connections to gangs.
The Criminal Proceeds Act would also be amended alongside reforms to firearms prohibition orders.
It will introduce new powers enabling police to seize things like houses or cars of those associated with gangs when a person's legitimate income was deemed likely insufficient to have acquired those assets.
Both bills will be in front of the House before the end of the year……
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/442380/new-gun-laws-concern-maori-will-be-unfairly-penalised
There are fears that proposed new gun laws aiming to curb gang violence will affect Māori with only loose connections to gangs.
The Criminal Proceeds Act would also be amended alongside reforms to firearms prohibition orders.
It will introduce new powers enabling police to seize things like houses or cars of those associated with gangs when a person's legitimate income was deemed likely insufficient to have acquired those assets.
Both bills will be in front of the House before the end of the year……
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/442380/new-gun-laws-concern-maori-will-be-unfairly-penalised