Al Gillespie
Al Gillespie on what a Biden presidency means for NZ
It's official -- Donald Trump has been ousted as the President of the United States. University of Waikato Professor of Law Al Gillespie joins the show to discuss what a Joe Biden presidency is likely… Audio
US election: What will result mean for NZ?
Professor of International Law, Al Gillespie, talks about the ramifications of the election for New Zealand. Audio
Combating COVID conspiracies in times of an election part 2
More discussion as Professor of Law Al Gillespie talks to The Panel about combating conspiracy theories online during the lead up to the election and how to shut down online fake news. Audio
Combating COVID conspiracies in times of an election
Professor of Law Al Gillespie talks to The Panel about combating conspiracy theories online during the lead up to the election and how to shut down online fake news. Audio
Christchurch mosque shooter labelled 'terrorist entity'
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ordered Christchurch mosque shooter Brenton Tarrant be officially labelled a "terrorist entity".
That means the mass murderer is now featured on a list of 20… Audio
Caution needed over rush to enhance police powers
Caution is being called over any rush to enhance police powers related to suspected terrorism. Authorities here are eyeing Britain's legal framework which, among other things, grants power to arrest… Audio
Sentence handed down to Christchurch mosque shooter today
The Christchurch mosque gunman has been sent to prison indefinitely in an historic move by the judge. Law Professor Al Gillespie talks about the hearing and the gunman's silence. Audio
The countdown is on to mask up
Auckland remains under level three restrictions, until midnight on Sunday, while the rest of the country remains at level two until at least Sunday the 6th of September. Audio
Law professor calls for mosque shooter to go to Australian prison
As sentencing gets underway for the Christchurch mosque shooter, law professor, Al Gillespie believes there is a case for serve his time in an Australian prison. Audio
National calls for election to be delayed
Waikato University Professor of International Law Alexander Gillespie joins The Panel to discuss National leader Judith Collins call to delay the election. Audio
Hong Kong extradition ban: watch China's response says law prof
An international law professor says New Zealand needs to watch China's response after suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong.
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters made the announcement… Audio
Law Professor Al Gillespie on case to test lockdown legality
The legality of the alert level four lockdown is to be debated in the coming days. Law Professor Al Gillespie joins the show to talk about the arguments he's expecting to be made both for and against… Audio
Privacy fears over health data after Covid-19 leak
The Panel is joined by Professor of International Law at the University of Waikato, Alexander Gillespie, to discuss whether the law needs to change following the Covid-19 leak of health data. Audio
China's new security law means protestors can be jailed for lif
International law professor Al Gillespie explains exactly what powers Mainland China now has over Hong Kong after passing the new security law. Audio
Calls for transcript of interview with mosque shooter to be released
Muslims leaders are calling for a transcript to be released of the interview the Royal Commission has done with mass murderer Brenton Tarrant. We speak to about how that might help victims going… Audio
Continued frustrations with border quarantine
There is continued anger and frustration with the quarantine process at the border. Audio
Peace activists call for NZ to pull out of war games exercise
Peace activists say New Zealand shouldn't send a ship to take part in a major war games exercise off the coast of Hawaii.
The Rim of the Pacific exercise - or Rimpac - is the world's largest… Audio
Spy stories hit NZ headlines
In a strange development, two stories centered around spies or ex-spies in New Zealand have been making the headlines today. Audio
The rule of law and the right to peaceful assembly
Following on from the riots in the US, Waikato University of Law Professor Al Gillespie joins The Panel to discuss the laws surrounding rioting and peaceful assembly. Audio
US president withdraws the nation from Open Skies Treaty
US President Donald Trump withdraws his country from the Open Skies Treaty. International law expert, Al Gillespie, talks about why that's significant. Audio