Contempt Of Court
What changes are being made to contempt laws?
Law correspondent, University of Canterbury professor Ursula Cheer, joins Kathryn to explore the changes that will come into force in August under the Contempt of Court Act which was passed last year.
…Is one dead cat still contempt?
Contempt isn’t only hard to pronounce, it’s tricky legally. But Parliament is now coalescing, clarifying and modernising it. A makeover for disdain, if you will. Audio
Is one dead cat still contempt?
Contempt isn’t only hard to pronounce, it’s tricky legally. But Parliament is now coalescing, clarifying and modernising it. A makeover for disdain, if you will.
AudioThe fallout from reporting the raids - ten years on
The police, politicians and people caught up in the anti-terror raids ten years ago all felt the fallout from them. So did the media, criticised for amplifying fears of terrorism and accused of… Audio
The fallout from reporting the raids - ten years on
The police, politicians and people caught up in the anti-terror raids ten years ago all felt the fallout from them. So did the media, criticised for amplifying fears of terrorism and accused of…
AudioPair jailed for swearing at judge
Two men have been jailed for contempt of court after interrupting a district court judge, questioning his jurisdiction and swearing violently. Audio
