Articles tagged with Trafficking
Government Introduces Stronger Penalties for Assaults, Coward Punches, and Retail Crime
1 month ago | 150 viewsThe Government’s Crimes Amendment Bill introduces stronger penalties for assaults on first responders, coward punches, human trafficking, and retail crime to ensure criminals face real consequences and protect victims. It establishes new specific offences, enhances citizen’s arrest powers, and implements a new shoplifting infringement regime to address ongoing challenges in law and order. The legislation aims to be passed before the next election, fulfilling commitments made in the National-New Zealand First coalition agreement.
Tags: Crimes Amendment Bill Paul Goldsmith first responders coward punches human trafficking retail crime citizen’s arrest shoplifting infringement prison officersGovernment Strengthens Laws Against Trafficking and People Smuggling to Ensure Accountability and Justice
4 months ago | 653 viewsThe Government is strengthening trafficking and people smuggling laws to hold criminals accountable and address the low prosecution rates for trafficking cases. The reforms aim to make it easier to prosecute offenders, particularly in cases involving victims under 18, by removing the need to prove coercion or deception. The changes also focus on preventing the smuggling of migrants using fraudulent travel documents and enhancing protection for undercover Police investigating child exploitation cases.
Tags: Government trafficking people smuggling laws criminals Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith victims prosecution consequences