The accused for murder in New Zealand plans to represent himself during the trial

Australian accused of murder by bloodbath in two mosques in New Zealand plans to represent himself during the trial and seems "congruent"said his lawyer appointed by the court on Monday.

Branton Tarrant was indicted Saturday for murder by a court in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, during a brief appearance during which he made a sign of the hand of white supremacists.

Public defender Richard Peters, who represented her at the preliminary hearing, told the AFP that the Australian, 28 years old"He said he did not want an attorney".

"He wants to represent himself", Peters noted that in the Tarrant case, the issue of criminal liability did not arise.

"He appeared as a congruent person not suffering from a mental handicap, so he appeared, he seemed to understand what was happening."said Peters.

The attack on Friday against two mosques in Christchurch, that the accused recorded and broadcast live on social networks, He left 50 dead and dozens wounded.

"Many New Zealanders doubt that there are semi-automatic weapons", Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said at a press conference that it was not clear whether the reform would include, as it was supposed to announce, the ban on this type of business. weapons used in the attack.

According to Ardern, the details of the measures will be announced before an executive meeting next Monday and considered that "the moment to act is now".

The New Zealand minister added that the reform would not target gun owners, especially in rural areas, but encouraged those who owned weapons at home to hand them over to the police.

"If someone has a weapon and is worried about Friday's events We invite you to give it to the police and I encourage you to do it "he said.

Andern also announced the opening of an investigation into the attack on two mosques perpetrated on Friday in Christchurch, which would raise questions about how the alleged perpetrator – a white supremacist – n & # 39; Had not been detected by the intelligence services.

(With information from AFP)