"When a gang member wants to express their membership of their gang, it would seem to be most likely when they ate with others, and they are free to do so in private places or the reserves specified," says lawyer Hayden Wilson.
The judicial review was brought about by Auckland-based Hell's Angels member Philip Schubert, He didn't want to talk to 3 News, but said if they lose the case, he will appeal.
"The gang problem is accepted," says lawyer Duncan Webb. "It just went too far - that's it."
Justice Clifford has reserved his decision.
http://www.3news.co.nz/Gang-fights-patch-ban-in-court/tabid/423/articleID/186717/Default.aspx
Hells Angels gang patch challenge heard in court
Lawyers for the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club have launched their bid, in the High Court at Whanganui, to see the city's controversial gang patch ban struck out.A judicial review of the bylaw began this morning before Justice Denis Clifford.
Lawyers on behalf of Auckland-based gang member Philip Schubert are arguing the Wanganui District Council overstepped its powers when it introduced the bylaw last September.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4354105/Hells-Angels-gang-patch-challenge-heard-in-court
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