Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 26, 2024 3:15:26 GMT 12
'POLITICAL GIMMICK': LAW PROFESSOR REACTS TO GOVT ANTI-GANG LAWS
The announcement of the coalition Government's long-touted anti-gang laws has been met with a mixed reaction, with Labour describing it as "impractical" and a law professor labelling it a "political gimmick".
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced today that gang patches would be banned in public, and police would be given extra powers to stop gang members congregating under new legislation.
Māori and Pasifika men would likely be disproportionally affected, she said....
www.1news.co.nz/2024/02/25/political-gimmick-law-professor-reacts-to-govt-anti-gang-laws/
The announcement of the coalition Government's long-touted anti-gang laws has been met with a mixed reaction, with Labour describing it as "impractical" and a law professor labelling it a "political gimmick".
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced today that gang patches would be banned in public, and police would be given extra powers to stop gang members congregating under new legislation.
Māori and Pasifika men would likely be disproportionally affected, she said....
www.1news.co.nz/2024/02/25/political-gimmick-law-professor-reacts-to-govt-anti-gang-laws/