Declan Laverty was killed in 2023, sparking public outcry. (Supplied)Keith Kerinauia, 20, was convicted of Mr Laverty's murder and sentenced to life in prison, with a non-parole period of 20 years ...

Presumption against bail will be expanded to all serious violent crimes under new laws expected to pass next week, despite no plan locked in for where the extra prisoners will be kept.

DECLAN’S LAW DETAILS. The bail amendments include: Removing the existing requirement for use, or threatened use, of a weapon for there to be a presumption against bail.