New laws banning gang insignia in public come into effect

Thursday 21 November 2024 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 21 Nov 2024, 2:23pm

In this story National Party, ACT Party, NZ First

The Gangs Act 2024 officially came into force at midnight. The new legislation, a coalition Government policy, makes wearing gang insignia in public places illegal. Police have stated they intend to actively enforce the ban from the first day.

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