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Gangs—Criminal Organisations

Tuesday 7 April 2009 Hansard source (external site)

Garrett3. DAVID GARRETT (ACT) Link to this
to the Minister of Justice

Does he agree that the Mongrel Mob, Black Power, Hell’s Angels, and the Headhunters are primarily criminal organisations; if not, why not?

PowerHon SIMON POWER (Minister of Justice) Link to this

Yes. That is why we have introduced legislation to make it easier to secure convictions against members of a criminal organisation.

GarrettDavid Garrett Link to this

How many patched Mongrel Mob and Black Power gang members were invited to the Drivers of Crime summit held last Friday, and why were they invited?

PowerHon SIMON POWER Link to this

Two currently patched members attended last Friday, but they did not wear any regalia. They were invited by the Minister of Māori Affairs, Minister Sharples; I am advised that the Minister had been personally working with one of them to reduce youth violence in South Auckland.

KateneRahui Katene Link to this

Has the Minister read the Parliamentary Library research paper of 3 April 2009 that identifies that “Pakeha street gangs with interests in neo-fascism and white power tendencies grew stronger, particularly in Christchurch, during the 1990s.”, and how are these gangs being addressed within current justice sector policy?

PowerHon SIMON POWER Link to this

I have not read that paper, but I am familiar with the type of gang to which the member refers. The Government has swiftly introduced legislation that strengthens the existing law under section 98A of the Crimes Act and that seeks to further criminalise participation in organised criminal groups.

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