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The co-leaders of Te Pāti Māori face a three-week suspension from Parliament after the Privileges Committee deemed a haka performed in the house could have been intimidating to members. University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

Electoral law expert Andrew Geddis weighs in on new billboards from the Sensible Sentencing Trust - attributed at the very bottom of the billboards, in very small font.

Three Te Pāti Māori MPs are planning to skip Wednesday's Privileges Committee hearing over their conduct in the House, claiming their fundamental rights are being ignored. Law expert Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

The government is introducing legislation on creating a four-year parliamentary term, but it's subject to a referendum and caveated with an intriguing rider. University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Alexa Cook.

There are two camps when it comes to the Government's proposal to loosen citizen's arrest laws. The measure is being pitched as a remedy for retail crime, by allowing workers and the public to detain suspected thieves with "reasonable force". However, concerns have been raised about the risks involved and what constitutes “reasonable force”. Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis believes the proposal is risky, telling Kerre Woodham it seems like an extreme expansion of the power for one particular problem. He says it also runs the risk of someone carrying out a citizen's arrest only for the police to be unable to attend to it, potentially creating a false promise for retailers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public law professor, and parliament watcher, Andrew Geddis joins Emile Donovan to explain the issues around Parliament's standing orders.

A legal expert says a proposal to give police increased legal power to deal with protests will impose constraints on the rights of protestors. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

A belief economic pain is driving a dip in the polls for the right, rather than Coalition dynamics. Two polls out yesterday showed support dropping for Christopher Luxon as preferred Prime Minister, and the figures would let the left bloc form a Government. Luxon told reporters his team is focused on the job at hand, prioritising economic growth. He has rejected calls to act more like Donald Trump in signing executive orders, saying we have a different political system. University of Otago Law Professor Andrew Geddis told Kerre Woodham the US President is elected on a separate basis and has powers specific to the role that allow things like executive orders. He says that in New Zealand, the Prime Minister is the head of the executive branch but only insofar as Parliament lets them be. Geddis also notes that many of the things Trump is doing are flat out illegal, as he can't use executive orders to overturn the Constitution. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its the final day for public feedback on David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill. Legal expert Andrew Geddis tells Morning report he expects "Tens of thousands" of New Zealanders to make a submission.

The North Island's electoral boundaries will be redrawn before the next national election. Stats NZ says the number of North Island general electorates will decrease from 49 to 48, to account for population changes. Otago Law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

Green Party delegates voted unanimously last night to eject Darleen Tana from Parliament. Legal expert Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

Emile Donovan speaks to Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis after the Green's voted to kick former MP Darleen Tana out of Parliament.

Members of the Green Party will meet shortly to decide whether to invoke the so-called "waka jumping" legislation in order to eject former MP Darleen Tana from Parliament. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis explains how we ended up here and what could happen next.

Darleen Tana will still be in Parliament at least another two weeks, as the Greens push back a party vote until her legal challenge against them has concluded. The independent MP filed an injunction to stop a party meeting on Sunday discussing using waka-jumping legislation to remove her from Parliament. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis says Tana's arguing she didn't really resign from the party, but was pushed out. "Basically what she's saying - that the investigation and the way the Greens treated her made her resign, rather than her choosing to resign. That's what she's going to have to try and convince the court of." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 29 August 2024, have the Greens rolled over under the pressure of Darleen Tana? Legal expert Andrew Geddis explains what we learnt from this morning's hearing. Air NZ chief executive Greg Foran tells Heather when his planes will finally be on time - and why business is so tough right now. All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland on the team that's going to take on South Africa this weekend - and what it's like without Leon MacDonald. Plus, the Huddle weighs in on the Government putting up parking infringement fees by 70%. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Party delegates are due to meet this Sunday to decide whether to use the waka-jumping legislation against independent MP Darleen Tana. Otago University law professor and constitutional expert Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

A law expert doubts former Green MP Darleen Tana will be successful in their legal action against their former party.   They're trying to stop the Greens' meeting this weekend, where they intend to decide whether to invoke the Waka Jumping law.   Tana's challenge against the party will be heard in the High Court in Auckland this morning.  Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis told Mike Hosking he's never seen anything like it.   He says the chances of the courts acting in their favour are practically zero.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 29th of August, the Darleen Tana saga has yet another chapter with legal action now underway. Mike gets all the details from University of Otago Law Professor, Andrew Geddis.  Education Minister Erica Stanford reacts to the low pass rates on NCEA's numeracy and literacy tests - and promises action to lift achievement.  Mike finds out about Fonterra's latest version to diversify its product range.  Triple Paris Olympic medallist Ellesse Andrews pops into the studio to talk her success and what the future holds.  And you might just be surprised on how much social media influencers earn.  Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THREE KEY FACTS: Former Green MP Darleen Tana will remain as an independent MP “as long as this place allows me” The Greens say Tana misled the party during an inquiry into claims of migrant exploitation at her husband's business The Green Party will now consider whether to use the waka-jumping law to try to expel her. The Green Party will consider this weekend whether to try to force former Green MP Darleen Tana out of Parliament after Tana rejected co-leader Chloe Swarbrick's request to resign and confirmed she would stay in Parliament as an independent MP. Tana returned to Parliament on Tuesday and was declared an independent MP by Speaker Gerry Brownlee, later telling media she intended to stay on. “I'm here now and doing the mahi ... as long as this place allows me.” As she finished speaking to reporters, Tana said she needed to get back to the House because she was the “only person there and I don't have anybody backing me up”. While the Green Party will decide at its annual conference this weekend whether to invoke the waka jumping law to kick Tana out of Parliament, Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer have not ruled out taking Tana into their party if she wants it. Swarbrick – who had publicly urged Tana to resign as an MP after a report on alleged migrant exploitation at Tana's husband's business – said on Tuesday afternoon she had only heard through the media that Tana intended to stay on. “Our caucus and party will be taking next steps with this in mind and will have more to say in due course.” Earlier, Swarbrick had said the party would consider whether to use the waka-jumping law at its annual conference this weekend. If they did use the waka-jumping law, she said it would not be without sign-off from the wider party. Swarbrick said a number of party members had expressed frustration about the situation. She said the best option would have been for Tana to resign. Swarbrick said if the party was “in a situation where we have to explore other options, then we will have those sensitive conversations at our AGM this coming weekend”. “I can be pretty clear with you that there are a number of members across the country who have reached out to me, incredibly frustrated about the situations and about Darleen Tana's unwillingness to take responsibility for what's happened here.” Former Green list MP Darleen Tana speaking to media at Parliament in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell Waititi and Ngarewa-Packer said they had not yet had any discussions with Tana about joining Te Pāti Māori. Asked if they would take Tana if she asked, Ngarewa-Packer said that was “a discussion that needs to still happen”. “We never leave Māori behind. We've always been open about that. It's a treacherous place.” When spoken to by the Herald yesterday, Ngarewa-Packer said they had just seen Tana for the first time that day “and mihi to her because there was a camera in her face the whole time. We know what it's like to be unwanted in that place so we acknowledged her in that place”. Tana is now seated right at the back of Parliament's debating chamber – the area is dubbed “Siberia” – and her office has been moved out of the Greens' wing to the Parliamentary Library. She was suspended in March after allegations of migrant exploitation involving her husband Christian Hoff-Nielsen's bicycle company. NZ First leader Winston Peters said the Green Party was reluctant to use the waka-jumping law because it had originally got into Parliament by jumping ship from the Alliance to form the Greens, “so they are caught by their past”. He said there was no justification for an MP to remain in such circumstances, but noted Tana's husband's bike business was now in liquidation. He asked what was going on with the Greens' selection processes: “You've got chaos going on here.” - by Claire Trevett and Julia Gabel, NZ HeraldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A public law expert says it's likely going to be up to Darleen Tana to decide whether to quit parliament, now she's no longer a Green Party member. Ms Tana has resigned from the party following the release of a report on allegations of migrant exploitation at her husband's business, but remains an independent MP. She rejects the reports findings. University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis spoke with Corin Dann.

A constitutional law expert suggests changing rules on enrolling to vote could benefit the current Government. A report by the Auditor-General's found pressures on systems led to mistakes in the vote count, such as a rushed final check of the official results. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has proposed stopping people enrolling to vote on election day to slim down numbers of special votes. Otago University's Andrew Geddis says people showing up that way tend to vote left. "The special votes every election deliver more seats to the left parties than the right. So if you end election day enrolments, you'll help the right - which is why Paul Goldsmith is so keen to do it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 26th April Andrew Dickens filled in for Mike, getting legal analysis of the Karen Chhour and Waitangi Tribunal legal stoush - which is far from over.   Andrew found out why there's concerns for the next cruise ship season, and what impact it will likely have on New Zealand's economy.   Plus, the new Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith explained how he'll be a different Minister to Melissa Lee.  And in a week dominated by Taylor Swift we ended the week with the superstar breaking yet more streaming records.  Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An appeal of the High Court's decision to overturn the Waitangi Tribunal summons of the Children's Minister has been lodged.   It ruled Karen Chhour could not be compelled to appear before the Tribunal over her plans to repeal part of the Oranga Tamariki Act.  Constitutional law expert Andrew Geddis told Andrew Dickens that the Waitangi Tribunal does have the power to summon a minister.   He says the court said on this occasion, the reasons why the minister was being summoned and evidence she could provide wasn't enough to justify using that power.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliamentary watchdogs want major changes to the government's Fast-Track Approvals Bill. Otago University public law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

The question is being raised of whether Winston Peters is owed an apology after the Serious Fraud Office's case against the New Zealand First Foundation failed.  The SFO took the party's foundation to the Court of Appeal over two men —who have continuing name suppression— who handled the party's donations.  Peters wants an apology from the SFO, but one legal professional says he shouldn't get one.  Constitutional law expert Andrew Geddis told Mike Hosking that the office did the right thing.  He says they had to act, and the foundation's actions were unlawful.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has been forced to resign due to a 50-year old law that restricts the age of the Ombudsman to 72-years old. Andrew Geddis is a public law professor at the University of Otago and joins Emile Donovan.

The courts may not be exempt from the Finance Minister's search for spending cuts. The Minister has asked all government agencies to identify potential annual savings of either 6.5 or 7.5 percent. This includes the Ministry of Justice, which administers the courts' budget. Such a move would raise eyebrows in the legal community, where the judiciary's independence is regarded as key to a well-functioning court system. The Minister of Finance declined our request for an interview, but in a statement, said she expects agency chiefs to exercise good judgement when proposing savings. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

A public law expert says the government could be undermining parliament's ability to hold it to account if it cuts the funding for the Office of the Clerk. Newsroom is reporting the Minister of Finance has instructed the Clerk's office to make savings of 6.5 percent in the upcoming financial year. It quotes an email from the Clerk of the House David Wilson to his staff, saying: "the proposed budget reduction will diminish the service we can provide in support of our Parliament. I remain very concerned that the executive can effectively limit the work of the legislature by reducing its funding." University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A third allegation of shoplifting has emerged against Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman. Police confirmed yesterday evening they are investigating a report of shoplifting at a Cuba Street clothing store in Wellington. Otago University Law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Charlotte Cook.

The first of two ceremonies to open Parliament takes place on Tuesday. The MPs will declare their allegiance to the King and elect a Speaker. But Te Pāti Māori - who have organised today's Nationwide Action Day calling for respect for tangata whenua and te Tiriti - do not want to read that oath but they must. They say they will also pledge allegiance to "our mokopuna, our whenua, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi". Otago University professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

We're into the 19th day of coalition negotiations as National, ACT and New Zealand First seek to form the next government, and talks are now down to ministerial allocations between the three parties. While the top job is Christopher Luxon's, others are circling for the deputy Prime Minister role, and the idea of multiple deputies has been touted. Traditionally, New Zealand's prime minister has had just one deputy. But that's not always the case overseas, with Fiji having three deputy prime ministers, and here, the Green Party and Te Pāti Māori have split the leadership between two co-leaders. Otago University Faculty of Law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

With 100 percent of the preliminary votes counted, National and ACT are on track to form the next Government.  The special votes are yet to be counted, but we know New Zealand First is back in Parliament, and Te Pāti Māori is expected to win four electorate seats University of Otago professor of law Andrew Geddis spoke to Guyon Espiner. 

National is now very likely to get an extra seat in the next Parliament.  The traditionally safe National seat of Port Waikato will now be determined in a by-election on November 25, following the death of ACT's Port Waikato candidate Neil Christensen.  In the meant time the 120th seat will be filled by a list candidate, likely to be from National's list.  Otago University law expert Andrew Geddis told Mike Hosking that it's due to a rule that we inherited from the First Past the Post system.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still more election news. It just gets weirder every day really.   The death of a respected and much loved community member in Port Waikato means a quirk of our election process will be triggered. The ACT party's Neil Christensen has died just a week before the election. And that means the electorate vote in Port Waikato will not count on Election Day, however, the party vote will still count.   Now a by-election will be held after the election. That will mean there are 121 MPs in parliament after the by-election, instead of the usual 120. It's an overhang. Why? Well Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis attempted to explain it to Mike on the Mike Hosking Breakfast this morning.     MH: How is it that you get an extra seat, 121 in the Parliament, and then once you hold the by-election, you still have 121? I don't get that part.”  AG: First of all, the reason for the rule is to throw back to our old first-past-the-post days when we only elected people out of electorates. And so if you had a candidate, especially one of the leading candidates, say a National or Labour candidate die, then that could really affect the overall election result. You know, given that people were only elected out of electorates. We just kept the rule.   But under MMP, on election night, 120 seats get distributed by the Electoral Commission. So if someone died, you could just fill that seat with an extra list seat. But because we have this by-election, what's going to happen is we'll fill 120 seats. There'll be an extra list seat added to bring it up to 120. Then at the end of November, we'll have another seat added when the by-election happens, and the new MP comes out of Port Waikato.”    MH: Why don't, when we get the new MP, the list for MP drops out, thus keeping 120?   AG: But that's not what the rules say the rules say.     MH: No, I know that. But why don't we have a proper rule that makes sense?   AG: That would be one way to do it. Or the other way to do it would be to say that unfortunately, things like this happen, people pass away, and so on and so on. And what you can just do is continue the election, elect someone out of Port Waikato because whoever wins that electorate really won't change the overall makeup of Parliament – it will just change whether people get list seats or electorate seats.     MH: But what, if in going to 121 seats if that's the one seat difference in forming a Government?    AG: That is entirely possible. This really could change the overall result of the election for the next three years. It could give the right block the one extra seat they need to govern.     So there we go.   It makes perfect sense as Mike was saying, so you add an extra list seat until the by-election, the electorate MP is elected, you drop off that list person. Doesn't it? I mean change the rules because this is a bit silly, really, isn't it? The extra seat will almost certainly be National's because Port Waikato is a safe National seat held by MP Andrew Bayly. Andrew Bayly is high enough on the list, he's 71, to get in as a List MP on election night. Christensen was ranked 35 on ACT's list, meaning he was unlikely to become an MP without winning the seat of Port Waikato.   The Electoral Commission confirmed that if Bailey subsequently won the by-election, his list spot will go to the next National candidate on the list and that would give National one more seat than it would have won in the election. If that makes any kind of sense to you?    I mean, it's been explained clearly by a law professor. But dumb rules are still dumb rules and sound dumb, even when you say them, even when you are a distinguished law professor and saying them, they still sound dumb.    There's also another spanner in the works, depending on what happens with Te Pati Maori. If Te Pati Maori get more electorate MP's than its party vote qualifies it for, it could result in 122 or a 223 MPs in Parliament. And that would mean 62 seats were needed to get a majority.   In the Herald's Poll of Poll's (they look at all the different polls and sort of divvy them up and average them out) Te Pati Maori is on just 2.8% in terms of party vote but would get 4 MPs because of the electorate seats.   So even after Saturday there will still be some shuffling of the cards. There will be some shuffling of the pack before we see what the actual make-up of our Parliament looks like.   It's a fascinating thing. I mean, why can't we change the rules? If you say, yep, we've looked at this and I'm an eminent law professor, and I think it's dumb. And another one says, well, I'm an eminent social scientist looking at voting and how people vote in the country. I understand all about MMP and yep, this is really dumb. Why don't we change it? Seems really silly.   Why is there a reluctance to tidy things up? So even after Saturday, there'll be questions that still need answering.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just how much power does the governor general wield, is David Seymour's thought experiment of “confidence but no supply” plausible, and what would happen in a 60-seats-all tie? Constitutional expert Andrew Geddis joins Toby Manhire to chew through the scenarios.  This is an excerpt from our day-long Election 2023 Megapod, recorded on September 20. Watch the full megapod livestream here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Crown have appealed the $450,000 compensation awarded to an individual sentenced to 7 years jail for an indecent assault charge. Daniel Fitzgerald was convicted after forcibly kissing a woman on Wellington's Cuba St, his third-strike offence after incurring two other indecent assault convictions. Otago University law expert Andrew Geddis says the Crown is arguing against compensating Fitzgerald because the prosecutor chose to bring these indecent assault charges forward.  "What the High Court found was that the prosecutor ought to have looked at this case, recognised that that was a disproportionate sentence for the fact for what he did and not brought those charges."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An independent panel of legal experts is recommending lowering the voting age to 16. The government scrapped plans in March to introduce legislation to the house which would lower the voting age, after a Supreme Court ruling in November last year. The Supreme Court said the voting age of 18 was discriminatory, inconsistent with the Bill of Rights. University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis is part of the independent panel. He spoke with Corin Dann.

Despite the best efforts of Parliament's speaker to explain exactly why defecting MP Meka Whaitiri still has a job, some of us are more confused than ever about the tangled web of rules, laws and standing orders that have come into play. The bottom line is that Adrian Rurawhe is adamant the former Labour MP has not ticked all the legal boxes to vacate her electorate seat. So she's allowed to stay on in Parliament as an independent - in cosy proximity to Te Pāti Māori. The speaker is refusing to release any correspondence between them. Otago University law profession Andrew Geddis explains the situation.

With Meka Whaitiri deciding to resign from the Labour Party, and immediately join Te Pati Maori, electoral law experts thought that would trigger her seat to be immediately vacated. Under party hopping rules in the Electoral Act, the case seemed to be clear cut. But the speaker, Adrian Rurawhe, announced that Meka Whaitiri would remain in Parliament, but now as an independent MP. The legal ramifications have caused some confusion, includng to University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis, who spoke with Corin Dann.

A constitutional law expert has explained why Meka Whaitiri remains a sitting MP, despite legislation stopping party waka-jumping. She's crossing the floor to run as Te Pāti Māori's candidate in her Ikaroa-Rawhiti seat this October, quitting Labour. Speaker Adrian Rurawhe has ruled she'll now be an independent MP, for Parliamentary purposes. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis says how the law's interpreted sits with the Speaker. "What the Speaker of the House appears to have decided is that because she didn't specifically use the words: 'I want to be an independent' or 'I want to sit for another party' in her correspondence with him, those laws haven't been triggered." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ICPA report into last year's Parliament protest has found some laws governing trespass and arrests are ill-equipped to deal with policing mass public disorder events. Just 31 people connected to last year's three-week occupation have been convicted in the courts so far, despite police charging hundreds of protesters in the aftermath. [picture id="4LVE4L2_copyright_image_288444" crop="16x10" layout="full"] Andrew Geddis, a professor at the University of Otago's Faculty of Law, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The saga surrounding Labour minister Stuart Nash continues - with the government now being accused of a cover-up. Nash's ministerial career was ended after it was revealed he explicitly discussed his disappointment about a Cabinet decision -- and the position taken by other ministers -- in an email to donors. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.  

A law professor says Stuart Nash being allowed to remain in his other ministerial roles is a strange decision after his serious of problematic mistakes. Nash has resigned as the police minister after admitting calling the police commissioner to discuss appealing a judge's decision that he was critical of.  The University of Otago's Andrew Geddis told Morning Report Nash was and continues to be in breach of the Cabinet Manual, with his ongoing criticism of the judicial decision in that case. Geddis says ministers have a huge amount of power, and must remain independent from court decisions.

The Government looks like its stepping back on a three waters provision that would make it harder for future governments to change the legislation The Green Party wants any move to privatise water to require sixty percent of MPs support. The provision is unusual because new governments usually have the option of overturning legislation with a simple majority of parliamentary votes rather than trying to muster a super-majority in the House.  National says it intends to repeal any three waters legislation. University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis says such a provision is a potentially "momentous" change to how the country's law is made. He spoke to Guyon Espiner. 

A public law expert says he won't be surprised if the Government back tracks on moves to entrench part of the controversial Three Waters reforms. Under a last minute change, 60-percent of MPs would have to agree to overturn part of the Bill protecting water assets from privatisation. A group of legal academics have written to the Government, raising concerns about the entrenchment of non-electoral law. Otago University's Andrew Geddis says even if it's motivated from a good place...it's not been done properly. He says even if it was motivated by really not wanting to see water go into private hands, the process that's been used is a bit shoddy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legal experts say that while lowering the voting age at general elections might be politically challenging, New Zealand could see a differential voting system with 16-year-olds able to vote at local body level as a ”trial” first. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she personally wants to see the voting age lowered for the first time in nearly 50 years and announced Parliament will debate the issue before the middle of next year. It comes after on Monday the Supreme Court declared the current voting age of 18 was inconsistent with the Bill of Rights, namely the right to be free from discrimination on the basis of age, and that these inconsistencies have not been justified. Amending the law for the general election requires the support of a referendum or super-majority of 75 per cent in Parliament, meaning with National and Act currently opposed change appears unlikely. But changing the age for local elections only requires a simple 50 per cent majority, which legal experts say could be included in the same bill and with Government support could offer a “trial” run. The Supreme Court ruling came after a case brought by the advocacy group Make It 16, which was set up in 2019 amid the school strikes for climate initially to find an avenue to give young people more of a say. “This is history,” said co-director Caeden Tipler outside court after today's decision. Tipler said that they are confident the law will change. “Although we're celebrating we still have a lot of mahi to do.” The ruling has triggered a process, set up under a new law passed in August, whereby the Government is required to respond to such Bill of Rights Act declarations and Parliament to debate them within six months. The voting age for general elections is “entrenched” under the Electoral Act, meaning any change would need the support of 75 per cent of MPs or be endorsed in a national referendum. Consequently, Ardern said as part of its response to the decision Cabinet had decided to draft a piece of legislation with a proposal to lower the age of voting to 16 for the whole of Parliament to consider. She anticipated it would be before the House before the middle of next year. The super-majority rule only kicks in at the Committee of the whole House stage, after the second reading, meaning it would also go through select committee and public submissions. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during a post-Cabinet press conference in the Beehive theatrette. Photo / Mark Mitchell Whatever the ultimate decision, it would not take effect before next year's election, Ardern said. “What I can say is that on this kind of matter, I think we should remove the politics, we should put it to Parliament, and we should let every MP have their say.” Ardern said Labour had not decided as a caucus how it would vote but confirmed she supported lowering the voting age. “For me, it is alignment around some of the responsibilities and rights that are reapportioned at these different ages.” She said people were allowed to legally engage in activities across 16, 17 and 18. “There isn't one cut-off point that you can say in law New Zealand treated me as an adult, and that's why I think it's been the subject of much debate.” National Party justice spokesman Paul Goldsmith, however, was unequivocal in his opposition to lowering the voting age. “We don't agree with the conclusion that the voting age which has been in place for half a century is suddenly unjustified,” he said. Act Party leader David Seymour was also very quick to rule out supporting any change. There would always need to be an age threshold to voting and to say not having it at 16 was inconsistent with the Bill of Rights was “illogical”, Seymour said. Green Party electoral reform spokeswoman Golriz Ghahraman has long been an advocate of lowering the voting age and included it in her Strengthening Democracy Member's Bill, which was voted down at first reading in September. She said the court had found Parliament had “for decades been in breach of young people's basic human rights”. “Now is the time to do what's right and strengthen our democracy to include the voices of 16 and 17-year-olds.” Ghahraman said a change could occur immediately by picking up the parts of her members' bill, including amending the entrenching provision, and it could be done in time for the 2023 election. She said other democracies have either already extended voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds or are currently changing their laws. “Complying with the Supreme Court's call would keep New Zealand's democracy among the most modern and inclusive. “Not only would this change create a more representative democracy, but it would also provide more opportunities to engage young people in politics while they're at school.” The voting age in New Zealand was lowered from 21 to 20 in 1969, and then to 18 in 1974. At each stage, it had the full support of Parliament and was in line with legislative changes across the globe. Currently, only a small - but growing - group of countries allow voting under the age of 18, including Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Austria and Malta from 16 and older. In Scotland and Wales, 16-year-olds can vote in local but not the UK general elections. An independent panel is currently reviewing the Electoral Act and issues such as the voter age, donations, 5 per cent party threshold and length of parliamentary terms. It is expected to issue recommendations in May and a final report by the end of next year University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis, who is one of the panellists, said today's decision put the onus on Parliament to provide justifications for keeping the voting age at 18. “But what the court also said was, we don't discount that there could be good reasons for having it at 18, the Crown just hasn't told us what they are.” He said while voting at the national level required a 75 per cent super-majority, amending the Local Electoral Act didn't. This meant there could be a different voting age of 18 at national elections and something different for local elections, which some other countries have adopted. “Then you could see what 16-year-olds or 17-year-olds do when they actually do get the vote in a way that's perhaps less challenging.” Ardern said given they'd only received the decision today having a separate age for local elections was “one of the issues that need to be worked through”. Lawyer Graeme Edgeler, who worked on Make It 16′s case, said while it was a “good win” realistically passing a law to lower the voting age before next year's general election would be too rushed, regardless of parliamentary support. But a vote to reduce the voting age for local elections, perhaps as a trial first, is something that they could do, and something that the Government has already had advice on from the local government review. “That might be something that they're in a position to progress in time for the 2025 local elections.” Lowering the voting age would also open up questions about other rights and responsibilities, including jury duty, which is based on the electoral roll. Edgeler said the age for that could be lower, but the law could also be amended to keep it at 18. - Michael Neilson, NZHSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is considering extending the Covid-19 Act, which gives politicians the power to impose restrictions to counter the Covid-19 virus. However, a spokesman for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the act would be amended to reduce the powers within it, since many were no longer required. To renew the notice, the PM must state she is satisfied Covid-19 is "likely to continue to disrupt essential governmental and business activity in New Zealand significantly". University of Otago professor of public law Andrew Geddis spoke to Morning Report.

All about STV voting - Professor Andrew Geddis from University of Otago Faculty of Law explains the STV voting system and how you can consider voting more strategically. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

No, KC3 is not on the pod, but we have the next best thing: Otago University professor and royal correspondent Andrew Geddis, in conversation with Toby Manhire following the death of Queen Elizabeth after 70 years on the throne. What is the monarch's role in New Zealand's political apparatus? Can the head of state intervene in our stuff? And what might the accession of Charles mean for the republican cause? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Labour Party caucus will meet this week in an emergency meeting to discuss the actions of Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma. As the Prime Minister and Labour leader took the podium yesterday for her post-Cabinet news conference, Dr Sharma was pressing send on another Facebook post detailing further allegations of bullying within the Party. Sharma shared screenshots of text messages he says are from fellow MPs, including complaints about serious mental health concerns and wanting to avoid returning to Parliament. Now, it's expected the Labour Party will seek to suspend or expel Sharma from caucus. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Susie Ferguson.

An independent investigation into the past conduct of National Party MP Sam Uffindell could come up empty handed. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis says Maria Dew, a Queen's Counsel, has been appointed to provide legitimacy to the investigation, but she has no ability to force potential witnesses to speak to the inquiry. He says the investigation will rely on people being willing to come forward. Geddis spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Today, the Supreme Court is expected to quash the murder conviction of a man who fought for 37 years to clear his name. It all started in 1985, when Alan Hall was found guilty of murder, and subsequently spent 19 years in prison. In an extraordinary move, the Crown has admitted there was a miscarriage of justice. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Covid-19 Response Minsiter Chris Hipkins says he has always felt uncomfortable about the extraordinary powers given to government under the Covid-19 Public Health Response Act. He told the Health Select Committee that the Act was only ever intended to be a temporary piece of legislation. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Susie Ferguson about the future of the Act.

Winston Peters' parliamentary ban is heading into murky waters.The Speaker of the House has trespassed Peters from Parliament for two years,  - along with former National MP Matt King -  after visiting the anti-mandate occupation in February.Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis says while it's lawful, Peters could still bring legal action against the decision.He says it could be argued that because Parliament is involved, it's being unused in an unreasonable manner.Geddis says Peters will argue it's unreasonable, given his low involvement in the protest.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly released documents show that health officials agreed that MIQ was "no longer justified" for most returnees. However, it took another three and a half months, almost 40,000 MIQ stays and seven voucher lotteries before most incoming travelers could enter freely. The group Grounded Kiwis is still waiting on a judgement at the High Court on the legality of the MIQ system. Martin Newell from Grounded Kiwis says the ministry's memo added "insult to injury" for thousands of people who were unable to travel. However, Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis told Karyn Hay it is unlikely to be a smoking gun.

Taupo District Council has dropped vaccine pass requirements for its facilities and venues. The district's eligible population is 93 percent double-jabbed – and 69 percent boosted. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis told Andrew Dickens the restrictions matched a specific variant and purpose – and should evolve as the pandemic does. “It looks like what Taupo's done is run its own ruler over its restrictions and come to its conclusions, we don't need them anymore, there are other ways we can handle the problem.” LISTEN ABOVE 

How the police deal with the 1000-odd protesters around Parliament is not a question of whether they have the power; but whether the police want to use that power to enforce the law according to a legal expert. At the weekend, Canadian police used batons and pepper spray to disperse protesters in Ottawa. However, New Zealand's police say they're hoping to avoid such tactics here because people would get hurt. Instead they are focused on engaging with key leaders in good faith, while stamping out bad behaviour such as intimidation, abuse and violence. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

Murray Bolton. How good has he been today?As you know, last week he won his legal case against the officials running MIQ.He has to go to the States for work, but he doesn't want to go through the lottery of human misery that is MIQ.He's double jabbed, he can easily isolate at home in Auckland, there's no reason why he can't, given how much Covid there is in Auckland, so he took officials to the High Court and won.He's just had the news today that officials have backed down and he can now isolate at home.But here's the best bit: Murray is going to help other Kiwis do the same.He's offered to share his legal research with the guys at Grounded Kiwis who are representing all the overseas New Zealanders trying to get back through MIQ. And better yet, he's prepared to help fund cases if his lawyer reckons there's a chance of them winning.What a top thing to do.Because he's proving Chris Hipkins wrong, isn't he? Hipkins tried to paint Murray Bolton as a rich guy trying to buy his way “to the front of the queue”.No, he's not. He's trying to dismantle a queue we don't need any more.And even without helping people out case by case, just by taking the officials to the Court, he's done a lot to start that process.Because officials are on notice now.Legal academic Andrew Geddis read the Bolton High Court ruling and the next day wrote an opinion piece saying the basis for the MIQ system will get “more and more difficult to justify”.Because as the Court pointed out here, Kiwis have a right to travel by law. Officials need to consider that, and also consider how much Covid risk these Kiwis actually pose to the community if they isolate at home rather than MIQ.Especially – you could add – when we have 163 cases today.So it's not just a victory for Murray Bolton. It's a victory for all Kiwis stuck overseas trying to get back through MIQ.And just as a fun aside, Murray Bolton's message to Chris Hipkins today was “go to hell”.Incidentally, that's where I'd like to send MIQ.

Legal action is brewing by Grounded Kiwis - which advocates for vast numbers of expats who want to get home, but cannot. With the demand for MIQ rooms massively outstripping supply, the right to return home is hugely constrained by the country's border policy. So how long can they legally do that for? Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis joins me now.  

The man who carried out Friday's attack is being described as a ticking time bomb.Sri Lankan Ahamed Aathil Mohamed Samsudeen was shot dead by police at New Lynn Countdown, after he stabbed at least five people, and two others were hurt.Herald reporter Sam Hurley has followed Samsudeen through the courts and says he seemed like a scary man to be let out into the community.He says everyone knew he'd eventually be released from prison and there was a sense this event was an inevitability.Otago University law Professor Andrew Geddis says under the existing law nothing else could've been done to detain the terrorist.He says the prosecution and police went above and what they'd usually do, in an attempt to keep him behind bars.Geddis says that includes asking the High Court to apply the Terrorism Suppression Act in a completely novel way, which didn't have much of a show.LISTEN ABOVE

Police will not appeal the high court ruling that found that the way they issue formal warnings has no basis in law. Police are now going to focus on a review of the policy. Police say they need to make sure what when members of the public are given formal warnings, that person has informed consent about the warning process and its consequences.Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis explained to Heather du Plessis-Allan what this ruling means.LISTEN ABOVE

Well, as Elton John once told us, sorry seems to be the hardest word. Or is it the easiest? The government has this week issued an apology for the discriminatory Dawn Raids of the early 1970s. But what do such apologies actually mean? How much weight do they have? Where does this latest one leave the government in terms of liability? University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Susie Ferguson.

The Serious Fraud Office is accusing six people of making donations to the Labour Party on the behalf of another donor, whose identity they tried to conceal. There are 12 charges in total - with each person facing two counts of obtaining by deception over a donation of at least $34,000 made in March 2017. The SFO says the donor's identity was not disclosed in Labour's annual return of party donations and accuses the group of providing five names to "create the illusion" of five donations of sums of less than $15,000. Otago university law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Susie Ferguson.

The Serious Fraud Office is accusing six people of making donations to the Labour Party on the behalf of another donor, whose identity they tried to conceal. There are 12 charges in total - with each person facing two counts of obtaining by deception over a donation of at least $34,000 made in March 2017. The SFO says the donor's identity was not disclosed in Labour's annual return of party donations and accuses the group of providing five names to "create the illusion" of five donations of sums of less than $15,000. Otago university law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Non-New Zealand citizens trying to get back to Aotearoa from very high-risk Covid-19 countries are basically out of runway under the government's new rules. It's created a category for countries with very high numbers of Covid-19 cases among returnees. So far India, Pakistan, PNG and Brazil are on that list. In a bid to slash the number of positive Covid-19 cases arriving here from 11.59pm next Wednesday, only NZ citizens, their partners and children, and parents of children who are New Zealand citizens will be allowed to fly to home directly from countries that are in the new category. Anyone else, including permanent residents, will have to spend 14 days in another lower risk country before they can head here. So with the routes home narrowing, Lisa Owen asks Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis whether the new rules are effectively a ban for that group of people.

With the two-week halt on flights from India about to expire, the government is looking at bringing in a system to pause flights from places that are likely to export new Covid-19 infections. But how would a system that effectively bans New Zealanders from returning home work legally? Otago University professor of law Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

A law expert says claims by Police that officers did not know they were breaking the law when they used roadblocks to get information on gang members, doesn't stack up. Last week the Independent Police Conduct Authority found officers illegally detained a woman and photographed her and her partner at a checkpoint in Northland in 2019. Northland District Commander Tony Hill told RNZ reporter Jordan Bond that while the tactic has been used for year, officers didn't know they weren't following the law. But University of Otago Law Professor, Andrew Geddis, says police were told a year before the Northland operation that they could not use Land Transport laws as a ruse to gather intelligence. Professor Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

The Māori Party is under police investigation for failing to declare more than $300,000 in donations - and could be staring at a hefty sanction. The party's president Che Wilson says it was an honest mistake but that hasn't stopped the Electoral Commission asking police to probe three large donations received in the leadup to last year's election. Andrew Geddis, a public law professor at the University of Otago, spoke to Corin Dann about what is at stake.

Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis is taking aim at his department, over its failure to answer in court accusations of "brutal and inhumane" treatment of inmates at Auckland Women's prison. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis says it is risky for the Minister to speak publicly on this.

A murky element to emerge from the February Covid-19 cluster is what power the police have to prosecute those who breach their isolation requirements. The government has been reluctant to push for prosecution of those who ignore instructions, even though they have the power to do so. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

An election law expert says momentum could be building to increase the parliamentary term to four years. A Research New Zealand survey of 1000 people shows just over 60 percent support the idea, while about 25 percent are opposed. The rest were undecided. The Labour and National Party leaders both agreed change was a good idea when it was floated during a recent election debate. Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis says the survey suggests there has been a large swing in opinion since the idea was roundly rejected in two previous referenda. He speaks to Corin Dann.

New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says his party has been exonerated of any electoral law breaches by the Serious Fraud Office. Two people have been charged with obtaining by deception following an investigation into the New Zealand First Foundation. The defendants have interim name suppression, so can't be named or identified. But Mr Peters says all New Zealand First Ministers, sitting members, candidate, current members and party employees have been cleared. New Zealand First has instructed its lawyers to take legal action against the SFO, seeking declarations the agency has abused its statutory powers. Law expert Andrew Geddis joins Lisa Owen to discuss the outcome. "It's very hard to say how these two things can be separate, when it was the New Zealand First Party that decided it wanted to set this thing up, and the NZ First Party benefited from the NZ First Foundation paying all its bills," Professor Geddis told Checkpoint.  "So I don't care what technical legalities you throw at it, if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck it's probably a duck."

The SFO has charged two people - who have interim name suppression - with obtaining by deception following its probe into electoral funding and investigation of the New Zealand First Foundation. Those charged are not ministers, sitting MPs, candidates in the election, staffers, or current members of New Zealand First. Party leader Winston Peters says he and his party have been exonerated by the decision. Despite this the party had sought an injunction to prevent the SFO from revealing the charges until after the election. Law professor Andrew Geddis speaks to Corin Dann.

Professor Andrew Geddis (on General Election postponement and High Court lockdown decision) Interview by Michaela Waite-Harvey on Radio One 91fm Dunedin

Professor Andrew Geddis (on General Election postponement and High Court lockdown decision) Interview by Michaela Waite-Harvey on Radio One 91fm Dunedin

On today's podcast: Nanogirl on the the Do's and Don'ts for wearing and making masks; we find out why ticket purchasers for the 50 million dollar Lotto draw spent much of Sunday locked out of their online accounts; the government's plea to the public as covid misinformation and racist abuse spreads like wildfire and could the election be delayed - law professor Andrew Geddis explains how electoral date changes work.

Covid-19's possible impact on election day has been on the mind of one professor since the virus started to make serious inroads in New Zealand in mid-March. The Prime Minister will make an announcement about when the election will be held at 10am this morning. University of Otago law professor Andrew Geddis speaks to Susie Ferguson.

The Australian state of Victoria is bringing in tough new measures in Melbourne, including a curfew, masks and the requirement to stay home for many. Can similar measures be imposed here if New Zealand is hit by a second wave of Covid 19? Andrew Geddis is a Law Professor at Otago University.

"The future of the Māori seats matters a lot for our country, Pākehā and Māori alike. But if we are going to debate that future, we need to do so with a clear understanding of how Māori really view these seats and what else Māori might want from political representation." - thespinoff.co.nz Professor Andrew Geddis outlines the history of the Māori seats alongside the various arguments for and against their inclusion in our electoral system. Co hosted by Seonaid Lewis on behalf of Auckland Libraries and Michelle Patient who appears courtesy of Ancestry ProGenealogists. Originally presented as a webinar and recorded on June 22 2020.

There are set to be fireworks this week, not just in the night sky, but the court room.More than two years after it was revealed he'd been overpaid superannuation, lawyers for Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters say they're set to explain how the error happened.Peters will tomorrow take the stand to give evidence in a privacy lawsuit he's bringing against former National Government ministers Anne Tolley and Paula Bennett, the Ministry of Social Development, the chief of the public sector watchdog, and a top civil servant.Since 2017, the New Zealand First leader's argued he was the victim of dirty politics when media were told he'd paid back seven years of superannuation overpayments.National has consistently denied being behind the leaks, as has the Public Service.Otago University electoral law expert Professor Andrew Geddis told the Weekend Collective there's no doubt Peter's annoyed."Basically he's going after everyone he could possible do in the hope he will finally get someone."He says that there may be some public good out of the legal action. "Why it might actually matter is that the Government holds a huge information. If that information can be fed on to ministers and used whenever ministers find it politically useful to do so, that's a little bit worrying."Over the next three weeks, politicians, officials and journalists will front the High Court to figure out whether Peters was wronged - and if so by whom.

There are set to be fireworks this week, not just in the night sky, but the court room.More than two years after it was revealed he'd been overpaid superannuation, lawyers for Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters say they're set to explain how the error happened.Peters will tomorrow take the stand to give evidence in a privacy lawsuit he's bringing against former National Government ministers Anne Tolley and Paula Bennett, the Ministry of Social Development, the chief of the public sector watchdog, and a top civil servant.Since 2017, the New Zealand First leader's argued he was the victim of dirty politics when media were told he'd paid back seven years of superannuation overpayments.National has consistently denied being behind the leaks, as has the Public Service.Otago University electoral law expert Professor Andrew Geddis told the Weekend Collective there's no doubt Peter's annoyed."Basically he's going after everyone he could possible do in the hope he will finally get someone."He says that there may be some public good out of the legal action. "Why it might actually matter is that the Government holds a huge information. If that information can be fed on to ministers and used whenever ministers find it politically useful to do so, that's a little bit worrying."Over the next three weeks, politicians, officials and journalists will front the High Court to figure out whether Peters was wronged - and if so by whom.

There are set to be fireworks this week, not just in the night sky, but the court room.More than two years after it was revealed he'd been overpaid superannuation, lawyers for Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters say they're set to explain how the error happened.Peters will tomorrow take the stand to give evidence in a privacy lawsuit he's bringing against former National Government ministers Anne Tolley and Paula Bennett, the Ministry of Social Development, the chief of the public sector watchdog, and a top civil servant.Since 2017, the New Zealand First leader's argued he was the victim of dirty politics when media were told he'd paid back seven years of superannuation overpayments.National has consistently denied being behind the leaks, as has the Public Service.Otago University electoral law expert Professor Andrew Geddis told the Weekend Collective there's no doubt Peter's annoyed."Basically he's going after everyone he could possible do in the hope he will finally get someone."He says that there may be some public good out of the legal action. "Why it might actually matter is that the Government holds a huge information. If that information can be fed on to ministers and used whenever ministers find it politically useful to do so, that's a little bit worrying."Over the next three weeks, politicians, officials and journalists will front the High Court to figure out whether Peters was wronged - and if so by whom.

It is set to be a busy week for New Zealand politicians, as changes to gun legislation are set to become law by April 12.The Government has rushed through legislation that will ban semi-automatic weapons, amongst other changes, in response to the Christchurch terror attack.50 people were killed after a single gunman used military-style weapons to attack two mosques in Christchurch last month. There has been criticism that the legislation has been rushed through, as the select committee process has been reduced from the standard six month time period. Otago Law Professor Andrew Geddis told The Weekend Collective says that this time, the select committee process will be reduced to just one week.He says that the six month time frame is so laws can be considered carefully."The six month period allows for people to actually know an area, as normally parliament legislates in an area where lots of people in the community have expertise they can feed into the process." There are concerns that the rushed law change could allow room for mistakes. The Herald on Sunday found several examples of firearms or devices designed to get around prohibition on semi-automatic weapons that could be imported by gun enthusiasts. Police Minister Stuart Nash says that this initial law change is the first step in what could be future changes. "The second phase of changes, which we hope to introduce in June, will address the need to future-proof our gun laws. We need to make it easier for future Parliaments to respond quickly to further technological and social change."Geddis says that that is possible, as there is a "Henry the Eighth clause" that will allow them the freedom to alter the law. "If and when gun manufacturers start playing with the way they make guns to get around whatever definitions are put into this act, the Government can change the definitions of firearms without having to come back to Parliament." He says this shows that the Government understands this is an area that will constantly change. However, the clause could raise concerns about the ease with which future Governments can change the law. "We want MPs in Parliament to change the law, not Ministers." Secretary of the Council of Licensed Firearm Owners Nicole McKee agrees, telling the Weekend Collective that the Government does not need to rush as there is already a moratorium in place on the guns. "Why not use this moratorium time to actually get some effective legislation so we can actually go about the Government's intent properly?

Professor Andrew Geddis, Faculty of Law, presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic “Of Flags and Protest: Dissent, Offence and the Limits of Free Speech”.13 September 2011.

Professor Andrew Geddis, Faculty of Law, presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic “Of Flags and Protest: Dissent, Offence and the Limits of Free Speech”.13 September 2011.

Professor Andrew Geddis, Faculty of Law, presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic “Of Flags and Protest: Dissent, Offence and the Limits of Free Speech”.13 September 2011.

Professor Andrew Geddis, Faculty of Law, presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic “Of Flags and Protest: Dissent, Offence and the Limits of Free Speech”.13 September 2011.

Professor Andrew Geddis, Faculty of Law, presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic “Of Flags and Protest: Dissent, Offence and the Limits of Free Speech”.13 September 2011.

Professor Andrew Geddis, Faculty of Law, presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic “Of Flags and Protest: Dissent, Offence and the Limits of Free Speech”.13 September 2011.

Associate Professor of Law, Andrew Geddis discusses the electoral finance act and beyond. 2008 Winter Lecture Series

Associate Professor of Law, Andrew Geddis discusses the electoral finance act and beyond. 2008 Winter Lecture Series

Associate Professor of Law, Andrew Geddis discusses the electoral finance act and beyond. 2008 Winter Lecture Series