We need to have laws that protect our first responders instead of a system that treats the criminals who attack them like victims.

Over the past few years attacks on paramedics, corrections, ED nurses, fire and police officers have all increased.

If people attack our first responders they should face mandatory jail time. We can’t continue to have a system that has a penchant for giving hugs to violent criminals.

NZFirst introduced the Protection for First Responders Bill last term which brought in minimum mandatory jail sentences for assaults on first responders. All other parties stopped it progressing.

There needs to be action showing that society will no longer put up with these attacks and we value the job our first responders do.

It's time we bring back experience to government.

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