New Zealand amends gang legislation, sparking concerns over legislative overreach and human rights violations.

New Zealand's last-minute amendments to its gang legislation have sparked concerns about potential legislative overreach and human rights violations. The changes aim to make gang membership an aggravating factor in sentencing, criminalize public display of gang insignia, and empower police to disperse gang members. Critics argue the amendments, introduced without proper debate, may violate the country's Bill of Rights and hinder effective law enforcement, raising alarms over individual rights.