Ministry says proposed citizen's arrest changes may not improve safety

Thursday 3 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 3 Jul 2025, 3:00pm

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The justice ministry has analysed proposed changes to citizen's arrest laws and found they are unlikely to significantly impact public safety. The analysis warned that the changes could increase the risk of people using unreasonable force, especially against children.

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1. RNZThu 3 Jul 2025, 6:31am

   Citizen's arrest changes unlikely to materially improve public safety - ministry (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 3 Jul 2025, 7:50am

   Citizens arrest changes unlikely to improve safety: ministry (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZThu 3 Jul 2025, 3:00pm

   Citizen's arrest changes unlikely to improve public safety — ministry (opens in new tab)