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flag New Zealand passes "Three Strikes" law for repeat violent offenders, awaiting royal assent.

flag New Zealand's Parliament has passed the "Three Strikes" legislation, which reintroduces a system for repeat violent and sexual offenders. flag The law lowers the threshold for the first strike to 12 months' imprisonment and maintains 24 months for the second and third strikes, which result in no parole and maximum penalty without parole, respectively. flag The legislation, supported by the government, aims to deter serious crimes, though critics argue it may lead to disproportionate sentences. flag The law awaits royal assent and a six-month implementation period before taking effect.

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