New Zealand's anti-terrorism legislation is coming into sharp review following the stabbing of at least six people in an Auckland supermarket.
New Zealand authorities said Friday they shot and killed a violent extremist after he entered a supermarket and stabbed and injured several shoppers.New Zealand's anti-terrorism legislation is coming into sharp review following the shocking Auckland supermarket stabbing, which has been declared a "terrorist attack" by a "violent extremist".
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she was "absolutely gutted" by the "despicable" attack, apologising to victims. Both Ms Ardern and Police Commissioner Andrew Coster were adamant they exercised all powers available to them."We used every element and lever it in the law that was available," Ms Ardern said.
In the judgment, Justice Downs said "it is not open to the court to create an offence ... the issue is for parliament". Ms Ardern said it was "purely speculative" to suggest whether the law changes might have prevented or changed Friday's attack.
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