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What is the full and exhaustive list of behaviours that Police could interpret as “attempting to inhabit a public space” under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act?

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  • What is the full and exhaustive list of behaviours that Police could interpret as “attempting to inhabit a public space” under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament.