The Justice Minister says it's not possible to have a police office on every corner, as he announces plans to beef up citizen's arrests. 

The Government is aiming to legislate proposals from a retail crime advisory group - letting businesses detain, restrain and use reasonable force against people stealing.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper has some concerns about these new changes.

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The Justice Minister says it's not possible to have a police office on every corner, as he announces plans to beef up citizen's arrests.&nbsp;
The Government is aiming to legislate proposals from a retail crime advisory group - letting businesses detain, restrain and use reasonable force against people stealing.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper has some concerns about these new changes.
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Government introducing new citizen’s arrest powers

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