A bylaw to curb anti-social behaviour at a Christchurch bus lounge would provide little benefit, and could be in breach of the Bill of Rights, a city council report says. Local police and the board asked staff to investigate introducing the bylaw to try and prevent youths from loitering near the bus lounge and Division St in Riccarton. AdvertisementIt also said a bylaw could be in breach of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act, because it would regulate the movement of people, or their access to public places. City council staff were also looking at whether the Trespass Act could be used to address the issue. It was looking into other options, including turning off the free Wi-Fi at the bus lounge, and installing security cameras.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 22, 2017 04:13 UTC