Steven Price
Mr Lyttle meets Mr Big
How good do you think you are at deciding if someone is telling the truth or not. The reliability or unreliability of confessions and what happens when they don't add up has been the focus for Lawyer… Audio
What I left Out of the Series
You can't put all the evidence into just one podcast. Presenter Steven Price shares a few choice cuts of extra material.
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Mr Lyttle Meets Mr Big: Top 10 police disclosure failures
Can defendants get a fair trial if they’re not given access to information about them held by police? Does this problem undermine the entire criminal justice system?
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Behind the story: Mr Lyttle Meets Mr Big
When all other avenues have failed, Mr Big stings can help the police ensnare their suspect - but can their use be justified? Audio
Behind the story: Mr Lyttle Meets Mr Big
When all other avenues have failed, Mr Big stings can help the police ensnare their suspect - but can their use be justified?
AudioCourt document delays hindering journalism
Journalists are sometimes waiting more than a year to get their hands on court documents.
Some reporters say they don't even get a response to requests.
They say the delays are preventing the public… Audio
Hate speech laws: Feedback for new legislation closing Friday
Public feedback closes on Friday for what the Government is describing as proposals to "strengthen protections against speech that incites hatred and discrimination".
Since announcing the plans for… Audio
Court of Appeal creates new public interest defence
In a landmark decision this week The Court of Appeal created a new public interest defence in defamation cases. Mediawatch takes a look at what it means for the media. Audio
Court of Appeal creates new public interest defence
In a landmark decision this week The Court of Appeal created a new public interest defence in defamation cases. Mediawatch takes a look at what it means for the media.
AudioMedia freedom fears under new cyberbullying law
If they're not actually victimising people online, why should they worry? Should the new Harmful Digital Communications Act prompt a rethink of how news media exploit social media for stories… Audio
Media freedom fears under new cyberbullying law
If they're not actually victimising people online, why should they worry? Should the new Harmful Digital Communications Act prompt a rethink of how news media exploit social media for stories…
AudioCase to be made for a breach of Brown's privacy - lawyer
A Wellington-based media lawyer says Len Brown may be able to claim his privacy has been breached. Audio
Debating the Constitution 5: Time to be a republic?
In the final of a series of debates inspired by the current Constitutional Review Professor Janet McLean, Lewis Holden and Michael Mabbitt consider whether we should become a republic with moderator… Audio
Debating the Constitution 4: Human Rights
In the fourth of a series of debates inspired by the current Constitutional Review Professors Claudia Geiringer, Andrew Geddis and Margaret Wilson; along with Jack Hodder and Stephen Whittington… Audio
Debating the Constitution 3: Maori aspirations
In the third of a series of debates inspired by the current Constitutional Review Dr Carwyn Jones, Tai Ahu, Veronica Tawhai, Valmaine Toki and Dr Rawinia Higgins consider Maori aspirations for… Audio
Debating the Constitution 2: Reforming institutions
In the second of a series of debates inspired by the current Constitutional Review, Dr Carwyn Jones, Dr Maria Bargh, Colin James, Professor Elizabeth McLeay and Sir Geoffrey Palmer consider the reform… Audio
Debating the Constitution 1: What's the problem?
Kicking off a series of debates inspired by the current Constitutional Review, Professor Claudia Geiringer; Professor Bruce Harris, Dr Carwyn Jones, Dame Claudia Orange, and Dr Matthew Palmer explore… Audio
Wellington barrister says whistelblower law 'too narrow'
A Wellington Barrister says a law to protect whistleblowers is too weak, and it's putting people off. Audio
Media law lecturer discusses Kiwirail document leak
Kiwi Rail is continuing its legal efforts to stop Radio New Zealand revealing the contents of a leaked report outlining the future of the country's rail network. Audio
