Kiri Allan Arrest: Former Justice Minister Accused of Verbal Abuse, Refused to Accept Court Summons

Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan crashed her car while over the drink-driving limit in July 2023. Newly-released police documents claim Allan verbally abused officers, refused a court summons, and grabbed hold of shrubbery to avoid being moved. Allan was sentenced for refusing to go with police at the scene. She claimed the charges were a "political stunt" and that she wrote the law.