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The Children's Commissioner is demanding to know whether Police nation-wide are routinely taking pictures of young people on the street.
Judge Andrew Becroft is calling for an investigation after the Police in the Wairarapa region admitted illegally taking pictures of young Maori.
The actions have also raised legal concerns.
Simon Judd, a barrister and chairperson of YouthLaw Aotearoa, which provides legal advice and assistance for people aged under-25 speaks to Māni Dunlop.