New rules announced for citizen's arrests to tackle retail crime

Wednesday 26 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 26 Feb 2025, 3:11pm

In this story Paul Goldsmith

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has unveiled new rules regarding citizen's arrest powers to address retail crime. The changes would allow members of the public to use reasonable force to detain suspected thieves. While the Government says the reforms will protect retail workers, business lobby groups have expressed concerns regarding safety.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZWed 26 Feb 2025, 2:00pm

   Watch live: Details of new citizen's arrest rules unveiled (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 26 Feb 2025, 2:11pm

   Citizen's arrests opened up to tackle retail crime, Govt announces (opens in new tab)

   • Citizen's arrests: Retail group says 'people will get hurt or killed' (opens in new tab) Wed 26 Feb 2025, 2:11pm
3. StuffWed 26 Feb 2025, 3:11pm

   Cheat sheet: What is a citizen's arrest and who can make one? (opens in new tab)