Crimes (Coward Punch Causing Death) Amendment Bill
Member's bill
About this bill
This bill creates a new offence that would allow for a specific "king-hit" or "coward's punch" type offence in response to a number of deaths where the individual killed was assaulted and died as a result of their injuries. Those convicted of the so-called "one punch" assaults will receive a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment.
Voting method
Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.Read the bill
Bill text: Crimes (Coward Punch Causing Death) Amendment Bill (legislation.govt.nz)Member responsible
Progress
Defeated
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Votes
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Bill details last synced with the Parliament website about 2 years ago.
(23 March 2023 at 00:00 GMT+00:00)