Simon Power

Industry groups are condemning rejuvenated plans to disconnect internet users who illegally download music or videos. Audio

Criminals could be sentenced via video and trials broadcast over the Internet in a new Government plan to cut court costs. Audio

Simon Power defends the changes he says will streamline the judicial process. Audio

We are joined by Justice Minister Simon Power. Audio

MPs who break suppression orders when speaking in Parliament are warned to use that right only in exceptional circumstances. Audio

The Government's being accused of using intended changes to the jury system to take away New Zealanders' fundamental rights. Audio

We're joined by the Law Society criminal law convenor Jonathan Krebs. Audio

The Justice Minister is promising tougher bail laws. Audio

Power prices may be about to rise, power providers under pressure from the government to deliver greater dividends. Audio

Simon Power, Minister of Justice is in the studio. Audio

Commerce Minister Simon Power discusses the latest in the internet copyright case. Audio

Mr Haig was convicted for the murder of a crewman in 1994 and that was quashed by the Court of Appeal in 2006. Audio

The Government is promising extensive public consultation before a new law on election campaign funding is prepared. Audio

It foundered in parliament last night, after a procedural error by the Leader of the House. Audio

MPs have begun debating a bill which will give the authorities new powers to take DNA from anyone charged. Audio

Briefing papers to the new Justice Minister Simon Power say he needs to urgently decide what new powers to give the IPCA. Audio

It's being claimed lawyers may be reluctant to take cases ln legal aid after an important new ruling on the issue. Audio

The Lambton Quay project will cost an additional 15 million dollars. Audio

Mr Power will be sworn in as Justice Minister later today along with the rest of National's cabinet. Audio

Comments from Helen Clark and the National Party's corrections spokesperson, Simon Power. Audio