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National pledges to take away right to silence when a child is murdered
National promises new law to end right to silence for child murder suspects.
In brief
National promises new law to end right to silence for child murder suspects. National Party will make it a Crimes Act offence to withhold information from police when a child under 12 is murdered if re-elected. Originally reported by RNZ.
National's new law proposal
National says it will take away a person's right to silence when a child under 12 is murdered if re-elected.
Law enforcement impact
The law would require disclosure to police when a child under 12 dies and adults were present at the location of death.
Child safety concerns
Child Matters says legislation needs careful scrutiny to ensure it benefits children without causing harm.
What matters most
National Party will make it a Crimes Act offence to withhold information from police when a child under 12 is murdered if re-elected.
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