Al Gillespie
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
Police failed clearance to trial facial recognition - Little
Justice Minister Andrew Little says the police failed to get any of the necessary clearance before trialling controversial facial recognition software.
RNZ has learned the police tested US company… Audio
What alert level increase means for Government powers
International professor of Law, Al Gillespie talks about what powers the increase in alert levels gives to governments. Audio
Law and policy during Covid outbreak
Law Professor Al Gillespie joins The Panel to talk about law and policy during a pandemic. Audio
Law expert talks about why NZ hasn't declared an emergency
International professor of Law Al Gillespie talks about why New Zealand hasn't declared a national state of emergency like a number of countries around the world. Audio
Professor of Law - take Shane Jones comments to court
Professor of Law, Al Gillespie, says the controversial comments made by Shane Jones about migrants from India should be tested in court. Audio
Trump acquittal 'fait accompli' - professor
US President Donald Trump now has a clear run to try and secure the US presidency for a second term, after being acquitted at his impeachment trial in Washington. Audio
Trump impeachment trial gets underway in the US
International professor of law, Al Gillespie, joins the discussion on what's happening with the trial to impeach U.S President, Donald Trump. Audio
Christchurch mosque attacks accused to see report first
The man accused of the Christchurch mosque shootings will be one of the first to see draft sections of the report compiled by the Royal Commission investigating the attacks.
As well as reading parts… Audio
Analysis: Trump has 3 options after Iran attack
Waikato University's Professor Al Gillespie talks to Kim Savage about Donald Trump's three options after Iran's rocket attack against two US bases in Iraq. Audio
New Zealand's position in iraq
Iran has announced it will roll back its commitments to the 2015 nuclear accord amid heightened tensions over the US killing of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani. To break this all down Emile… Audio
Gun amnesty ends tomorrow
Those who haven't yet handed in their guns are fast approaching the deadline for amnesty - that ends tomorrow and police have sworn to crack down hard on those holding onto prohibited firearms. The… Audio
'China-US resolution more of a truce than a peace deal'
Reports that China and the US have reached an initial trade deal have been met with scepticism by many commentators. Waikato University's International Law professor Al Gillespie says it's too early… Audio
Pelosi confirms impeachment to go ahead
It's official - Impeachment charges will be filed against the President of the United States. Democrat and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced the decision today saying "the facts are… Audio