Sir Peter Williams QC (1934-2015)

Top lawyer Sir Peter Williams QC, has died in Auckland, aged 80. Daniela Maoate-Cox looks back at the colourful and sometimes controversial life of Sir Peter. Audio

Peter Williams QC is of the country's best known lawyers and advocates for penal reform. During a career of more than 50 years at the bar, he has been involved in NZ's most high profile criminal… Audio

Peter Williams QC is a well-known name and face to New Zealanders. One of our greatest barristers, Peter Williams has defended some of New Zealand's most infamous criminal cases, including: Terry… Audio

Peter Williams QC was Arthur Allan Thomas' lawyer at the Royal Commission of Inquiry that exonerated him of the murders. Audio

Veteran defence lawyer Peter Williams QC retired last month after around 50 years in the business, during which time he defended many high-profile murder accused - including Arthur Allan Thomas. He is… Audio

In 1987 there were 91 inmates for every hundred thousand people, it's now double that. Audio

Violent criminals will also be required to serve their full sentence with no parole if they are repeat offenders. Audio

Justice sector groups say the National's prisons policy might be full of good ideas, but doubt there will be the resources. Audio

The Government is ruling out giving some prisoners amnesty as a way of relieving prison overcrowding. Audio

An independent report into the health of prisoners says the Corrections Department is failing in its responsibility to look after inmates. Audio

The Ministry of Health has admitted it cannot handle the growing number of prisoners needing urgent mental health treatment. Audio