Photo: Getty ImagesCabinet ministers will today consider whether any law changes are needed following Friday's terror attack, but some MPs are warning against any knee-jerk reactions. She said the focus should be on rehabilitation rather than immigration status. The Crown tried - and failed - to charge Samsudeen under the Terrorism Suppression Act because planning to commit a terrorist attack is not an offence under current law. He also wants the preparation of a terrorist attack to be a crime. However, he warns regardless of any law changes there is no guarantee a security or legal system will stop a terrorist attack.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 05, 2021 18:56 UTC