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Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, what is the minimum, and maximum, number of move-on notices for the same area an individual could be served before the Police response escalates to an alternate mode of response (e.g. a fine or arrest)?

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  • Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, what is the minimum, and maximum, number of move-on notices for the same area an individual could be served before the Police response escalates to an alternate mode of response (e.g. a fine or arrest)?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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