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Warning from history in ‘gang warfare’ panics
Recent reports about gangs and an upswing in gun crime echo a similar panic 25 years ago which prompted a political backlash and hasty changes in the law. A new report looking back at that says most… Audio
Assessing mental capacity
What do doctors, lawyers and their clients need to know about judging whether people have the mental capacity to make decisions? Barrister Alison Douglass has produced a guide to assist legal and… Audio
Crisis facing courts as Chinese people seek justice in NZ
New Zealand's rapid transition to a multicultural society is causing problems for our judicial and legal systems, according to a new report chaired by the prominent public lawyer Mai Chen.
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Digital threats to democracy and lessons from an Apple Watch
Technology commentator Peter Griffin examines a Law Foundation report about how digital media is having a negative impact on democracy - how does it fit with the PM's desire for a 'Christchurch Call'… Audio
Significant breaches of environmental law go unpunished
Environmental Defence Society's Gary Taylor says New Zealand's environmental laws aren't being enforced as well as they should be and there's a number of reasons why including expense, inconsistent… Audio
Mental capacity law - out of date?
A two-year study has found that the country's law on whether people have the mental capacity to make decisions, needs an overhaul. Dunedin Barrister Alison Douglass has just published her findings on… Audio