Tag: urgency_motion

New Zealand Parliament Passes Two Criminal Justice Bills Before Election

1 Oct 2026 5:18 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

New Zealand's Parliament passed two criminal justice bills under urgency before adjourning for the November 7 general election, adding police move-on powers and a youth "boot camp" sentencing option.

Politics and Government Law Enforcement Legal Election Social Issues New Zealand Parliament Criminal Justice Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill Royal Assent Youth Offenders General Election Urgency Motion U.S. Library of Congress