Queensland Police will soon have the power to search people for weapons under new legislation called Jack’s Law.
The law will enable police in major party precincts and on public transport to search people with a wand for weapons.
The new law has been named after Jack Beasley, who was stabbed to death in Surfers Paradise in 2019.
The 17-year-old was out with friends when they were confronted by a group of people.
Jack was stabbed during the altercation and eventually passed away from his injuries.
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