High Court rules gang patch ban breaches Bill of Rights
New Zealand's High Court has found that legislation banning gang patches breaches the Bill of Rights.
A High Court ruling has determined that the law banning gang patches is inconsistent with the Bill of Rights. The decision came after a patched gang member was convicted following CCTV footage showing him outside a restaurant. The Minister of Justice said the government intends to maintain the legislation despite the ruling.
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Gang patch ban inconsistent with Bill of Rights, High Court finds
The ruling came in relation to the conviction of a patched member of a gang after he was sighted – via CCTV – on the footpath outside a restaurant.
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High Court finds gang patch ban inconsistent with Bill of Rights
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Gang patch ban inconsistent with Bill of Rights, High Court finds
The Minister of Justice said the point of the legislation was to be "tough" on gang members and the law "will not be changing".