25 Jun 2020

Prisoners serving less than three years given right to vote

From Morning Report, 7:31 am on 25 June 2020

Prisoners serving a sentence of less than three years will now be able to vote in September's general election.

The prisoner voting bill passed its third and final reading last night, but after a chaotic night at Parliament it's now inconsistent.

RNZ political reporter, Katie Scotcher explains.