Prohibition of Gang Insignia in Government Premises Act 2013
Act of Parliament in New Zealand
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The Prohibition of Gang Insignia in Government Premises Act 2013 was legislation passed by the New Zealand Parliament on 7 August 2013, which went into effect when given royal assent on the 12 August 2013.[1] The act prevents "gang insignia" defined in the act as[2] —
a) a sign, symbol, or representation commonly displayed to denote member of, an affiliation with, or support for a gang, not being a tattoo; and b) includes any item of clothing to which a sign, symbol, or representation referred to in paragraph (a) is attached.
| Prohibition of Gang Insignia in Government Premises Act 2013 | |
|---|---|
| |
| New Zealand Parliament | |
| Royal assent | 12 August 2013[1] |
| Commenced | 28 June 2012[1] |
| Repealed | 23 September 2024 |
| Legislative history | |
| Passed | 2013 |
| Related legislation | |
| Gangs Act 2024 | |
| Status: Repealed | |
from being worn on any government premises, which are properties, whole or parts of structures owned or under control by the Crown, the Police, a Crown entity or a local authority. It also includes the buildings and grounds of any school, public hospital or health facility owned or under the control of a district health board, and lastly any swimming pool or aquatic centre owned by or under the control of a local authority.[2][3]
It was repealed by the Gangs Act 2024, which includes a prohibition on the display of gang insignia in a public place (extending beyond Government premises).
Response
When the bill was proposed by National Party member Todd McClay, Leader of Mana Movement Hone Harawira stated that it was a "deeply racist" due to the majority of gang population being those of Māori descent. He also labelled the bill as "woefully underprepared".[4][5]
