5682 (2026). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Police

Written Question

Published date: 23 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5682 (2026)
Question asked:	23 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Duncan Webb
Portfolio:	Minister of Police
Minister replying:	Hon Mark Mitchell
Answer received:	17 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05682_2026
Document guid:	5a19d2e0-879c-4fa8-8fab-b0b179efedf7

5682 (2026). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Police: What decisions or actions, if any, has the Minister taken to ensure that actions taken by the Police under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act do not infringe upon individual New Zealanders’ rights to freedom of peaceful assembly under the NZ Bill of Rights?

Hon Mark Mitchell: Police are well versed in making operational decisions and using discretion.