Police Minister Chris Hipkins has recently suggested that police may be given the legal right to take photos of suspects to speed up the investigative process.

This statement has inspired plenty of reactions, with police organisations being in favour of it, and Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman being against it, claiming the police didn't need the power to take or keep evidence.

Political editor Barry Soper explained the discussion here, and highlighted what this legislation could do for police investigations. 

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