Simeon Brown: National public service spokesperson says the Government doesn't see crime for what it is
Sep 17, 2023•3 min
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Episode description
National is taking aim at the Government in what it claims is not putting victims at the heart of the criminal justice system.
Cabinet rejected a proposal in July by then Justice Minister Kiri Allan banning anyone gang-affiliated from receiving public funding.
National's Simeon Brown told Mike Hosking the country has a soft-on-crime Government that doesn't see crime for what it is.
He says much of it is being pushed into the community by gangs and they need to put an end to it.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says many of the funded programmes in question are making a difference.
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