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Ram Raid Offending and Related Measures Amendment Bill

Introduced on Aug 22. The bill specifically criminalises ram-raiding, allowing the taking of bodily samples of 12 and 13 year olds, as well as allowing prosecution in the youth court and adds aggravated matters for sentencing including procuring the services of a young person for ram-raiding and filming the activity. First reading on Aug 29 and sent to the justice committee with Greens, Te Paati Māori, Kerekere and Whaitiri opposed.

Ram Raid Offending and Related Measures Amendment Bill