Gang patch legislation passed into law | 1News on TVNZ+
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 Published On Sep 19, 2024

Gang patches will be banned in public places from November 21, part of a raft of measures the Government hopes will "crack down" on gangs peddling "misery and intimidation".

The Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill is now law, and includes banning gang insignia in all public places, as well as enabling courts to issue non-consorting orders, and allowing police to stop criminal gangs from associating and communicating, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said.

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