Crime / Law

Former gang member on new asset seizure legislation

08:23 am on 6 September 2022

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Well, as we've already heard this morning, the government says it is cracking down on "the harm caused by gangs and other organised criminal groups" by seizing some of their assets.

Denis O'Reilly, a former gang member, thinks such terminology does not bode well for the plan.

He believes the Labour Party is attempting to outflank its National opponents on the centre-right at a time when anti-gang sentiment is running hot.

O'Reilly spoke to Corin Dann.