14 Jul 2022

"All huff, very little stuff" Tony Bouchier on new gangs laws

From First Up, 5:48 am on 14 July 2022

The government is expanding police powers in a bid to crack down on gang violence. Under the new legislation officers will be able to search and seize gang properties, cars and motorbikes. Previously, search warrants could only be issued for individuals and covered only specific vehicles or addresses. And a new criminal offence is being introduced making it illegal to discharge a firearm with the intent to intimidate under any circumstances. Nathan Rarere asked barrister and former police officer Tony Bouchier what he made of the new legislation.