5:38 pm today

Retailers granted more power to detain shoplifters

From Checkpoint, 5:38 pm today

The government has announced reforms granting retailers greater power to detain shoplifters. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the changes, proposed by a ministerial advisory group, will provide Kiwi businesses with more tools to protect their livelihoods. But there are serious concerns the changes will put retail workers at serious risk. RNZ Asia's Blessen Tom reports.