Civil Liberties
Media turn up heat on hate speech
A discussion document on proposed hate speech laws generated plenty of discussion in the media - and spurious claims that merely insulting people could be criminalised. Some senior journalists seized… Audio
Nancy Gertner - An 'unrepentant advocate' for civil liberties
Nancy Gertner is a former US federal judge who built her career around the protection of women's rights, civil liberties and justice for all. Appointed to the federal bench of the district court of… Audio
Backlash grows against Trump's ban
US President Donald Trump's immigration curbs are being met with condemnation & protest. As as well as outrage from foreign leaders, local leaders, and some state governors have branded the… Audio
Tension in Thames over abortion stand-off
A stand-off has been going on between pro-life and pro-choice protestors in the Coromandel town of Thames. Audio
Prominent Australian barrister analyses terror law changes
The government says New Zealand's terror laws will be amended to align with allies such as Australia, where recent counter terrorism laws have been described as draconian and unconstitutional… Audio
Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint
Edward Snowden's latest revelations were a huge embarrassment for the UK Government. Foreign politicians and diplomats attending two G20 Summit meetings in London in 2009 had their phone calls… Audio