National Party police spokesman Mark Mitchell has said the Australian laws could help to dismantle gangs from the inside out. "In some Australian jurisdictions, anti-consorting laws mean criminals can't actually associate with one another or they face hefty consequences," says Daniels. "In Western Australia, they could face up to five years in prison if they are seen in public together." But do these laws actually work when it comes to reducing crimes committed by gang members? And there's actually a gang leader in Perth who hasn't left his house because he has face tattoos.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 09, 2022 05:26 UTC