NZ Green Party opposes move to jail streakers
Tuesday, April 10th, 2007A move by the Government that could result in streakers being jailed has been labelled as absurd by the Green Party.
The Government has introduced a supplementary order paper to the Major Events Management Bill, which could result in a person who illegally invades a pitch at a big event being sentenced to three months’ jail or fined up to $5000.
Green MP Keith Locke says streaking is an area of considerable amusement for New Zealanders and has become part of the country’s sporting culture.
He says the move is aimed at the multinational corporations that plan to advertise at the Rugby World Cup.
