Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the Government making 'coward punches' a specific offense
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
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The Justice Minister's confirmed the Government aims to send a clear message to offenders as part of the latest legislation.
The Government recently announced 'coward punches' will be treated as a new offence, giving offenders longer sentences.
The reform makes good on a National and NZ First coalition promise.
Paul Goldsmith says the Government's hoping to disincentivise these 'unacceptable' attacks.
"We're going to send a very strong message from Parliament to the judiciary - that we expect serious consequences for serious crime."
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