New Zealand Prime Minister jacindaardern has defended her government's swift action on gun laws in the wake of the Christchurch mosque massacre.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has defended her government's swift action on gun laws in the wake of the Christchurch mosque massacre. Lawmakers have offered resounding support for the proposed Bill, voting 119-1 in favour of gun reforms.
With only two more votes standing in the way of gun reform, some have criticised the fast-tracked process, which has left the public until Thursday night to make oral submissions. The NZ government hopes to introduce reformed gun laws by April 12, with a gun amnesty and national buyback scheme to be put in place.
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