Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag New Zealand’s 2025 Crimes Amendment Bill, missing key retail crime provisions due to rushed drafting, faces scrutiny over gaps and expanded citizen arrests.

flag New Zealand’s Crimes Amendment Bill, introduced in late 2025, is under scrutiny after it was revealed to be missing key provisions on retail crime and shoplifting fines, despite being presented as comprehensive. flag The government admitted the omission was due to haste and poor oversight during the urgency process, prompting a request for the Select Committee to add the missing elements. flag The bill includes new offenses like “coward punches,” assaults on first responders, and stricter penalties for crimes involving children and human trafficking, but critics call it a disjointed mix of measures. flag Concerns have been raised over expanded citizen’s arrest powers potentially escalating minor incidents into violence. flag The bill and related amendment paper remain open for public submissions until February 2026.

6 Articles

Further Reading