Today's High Court decision in the case involving Anthony
Hewison is a wake-up call for the Police, National's Police
spokesman Tony Ryall, said today.
Mr Hewison, a former
gang member who fled to Australia after informing on other
gang members, won his case against police for breaching a
binding deal to relocate him in Australia with a new
identity.
"If informants don't think the Police will keep
their end of the bargain, then they won't tell them
anything. If that happens then law enforcement will
suffer," Mr Ryall said.
"Informants play a key role in the
fight against gang crime. The gangs in New Zealand control
the illegal drug trade. For the Police to crack this they
need information. Today's ruling shows the justice system
will ensure confidence in the witness protection programme,"
Tony Ryall said.
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