NT to pass Declan's Law, enhancing police search powers for weapons in schools and public transport.

The Northern Territory (NT) is poised to pass Declan's Law, allowing police to search for weapons in schools and public transport. The legislation includes stricter bail conditions and expanded police powers related to serious offenses. Named after Declan Laverty, who was murdered in 2023, this law follows Queensland's Jack's Law, which resulted in over 1,000 weapon seizures. Critics, including the Greens, label the changes as "regressive."

October 07, 2024
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