“We know wheel clamping is already a successful enforcement tool and we want to build on that,” Goldsmith said. “Those who have suffered emotional harm or have had their property lost or damaged by an offender’s actions should not be left out of pocket.”
Goldsmith explained that the new technology seeks to assist the government in effectively enforcing court fines and ensuring that it can prioritise victims in its efforts to restore law and order.
“If you haven’t paid your court fines, you may soon find yourself walking home or needing a lift,” Goldsmith said in the government’s news release.
Cybercrime bill
In another government news release, Goldsmith announced that legislation enabling New Zealand to join the Budapest Convention, the only binding international cybercrime treaty, passed its third reading in Parliament.
According to the news release, the treaty also known as the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime aims to harmonise the laws of member countries and help law enforcement agencies work together on criminal investigations and access the resources necessary to detect, investigate, and prosecute criminal offences even when they occur online.
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