The National Party released it's Law and Order Policy over the weekend, the policy would extend a current insignia ban to all public places including any location visible from a public place - such as the exterior of a gang clubhouse. This includes posts to social media, which gangs are continuously using to market themselves and target younger members.

John MacDonald asked sociologist and gang expert, Jarrod Gilbert, if these measures would actually make a difference, or is it simply an act to try to get votes for next year's election.

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