Cabinet is pushing ahead with law changes to what mail can be received and sent by prisoners, after the alleged Christchurch gunman was able to send mail to supporters.
While mail can be withheld in some circumstances under the current legislation, the Corrections Department has asked for its powers to be widened.
The Prime Minister says Cabinet ministers will consider proposals put forward by the Corrections Minister over the next two weeks because the law as it stands is out of date.
Lisa Owen talks to RNZ political reporter Jo Moir.
