Podcast appearances and mentions of Justice minister

A Clare TD claims it's "not possible" for Gardaí in this county to police drug-related crime due to insufficient resources. Responding to a parliamentary question from Bodyke Fine Gael Deputy Joe Cooney, the Justice Minister has confirmed there are just 15 Gardaí and three sergeants currently attached to the Clare Tipperary Garda Division's Drugs Unit. He's also revealed that a revamp of the Garda National Immigration Bureau's facilities in the arrivals hall of Shannon Airport will be completed in 2027. Deputy Cooney believes recruitment must be ramped up in order to prevent further "misery" being inflicted on families by the illegal drug trade.

The parents of a young DJ beaten to death by a stranger are appealing to the Justice Minister to reverse a decision to allow the killer back on the streets just seven years after the attack. Richard McLaughlin was found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of Jimmy Laughlin in Sligo in 2018. Reporter Barry Lenihan has more.

A legal expert has raised issues with the Government's plan to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections. The Government is proposing to reverse changes that let prisoners with sentences under three years vote, with the Justice Minister saying this sends a message to those who breach their civil responsibilities. Electoral law expert and barrister Graeme Edgeler has taken issue with the 'randomness' of this proposal. "If someone's got a life sentence or 10 years or something, they're going to miss out on voting at elections - but someone who's maybe got a one-year sentence, the question of whether they get banned from voting turns on whether they got sentence in 2023 or 2025." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections. Goldsmith spoke to Alexa Cook.

Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin justice spokesperson, Matt Carthy, about Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan not attending this year’s GRA conference in Killarney.

The Justice Minister says reinstating a total ban on prisoner voting is not likely to change the outcome of elections. The proposal would reverse changes introduced in 2020 allowing prisoners serving sentences of less than three years to vote. People detained on remand or serving sentences of home detention will still be able to vote. Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking the number of votes coming out of prisons is not enough to sway a result. He says it's about sending a signal to people who breach the rights and responsibilities of living in society. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has slammed Minister of justice and constitutional development Mmamoloko Kubayi, accusing the Justice Minister of reducing her department to a spaza shop over her remarks on Floyd Shivambu. While FOSA questions Shivambu's ethics for attending fugitive Shepherd Bushiri's church, it slams Kubayi for politicizing a personal matter. The forum demands she focus on extraditing Bushiri wanted for rape and bail violations instead of misusing state power to settle personal scores. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Forum for South Africa leader, Tebogo Mashilompane

The government says it's doing so well in lowering violent crime that it's surpassing its own best-case-scenario targets. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann.

The Government hopes victim figures will continue on a downward trend as new legislation takes effect. The Justice Minister expects the data to remain volatile and says more work is still needed. Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking the three strikes and tougher sentencing laws will kick in from June. He says the best place to start is the small group of New Zealanders creating multiple victims. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ronan Clogher, General Secretary of the AGSI, discusses their annual conference & issue facing their members.

A Clare member of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspector's National Executive says the Justice Minister will have to answer for the stripping of resources from this county. The AGSI is holding its annual conference in Kilarney today, and will be raising concerns over controversial new conduct and performance regulations and the Garda policing model, which led to the merger of the Clare and Tipperay divisions. The conference will be attended by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan. Ennis-based Detective Sergeant Brian Howard has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that policy changes have made it increasingly difficult for Gardaí to do their jobs.

K9 Search and Rescue has responded to the 2023 Turkey Earthquake and the Creeslough disaster. However, it can't help the PSNI find missing people as it has been blocked from joining an official register. Our reporter Barry Lenihan tells us more.

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan will not attend the Garda Representative Association's annual conference this year. The GRA once again did not invite Commissioner Drew Harris. We discuss further with Christy Galligan, Former Garda Sergeant.

In this week's episode, Jamie O Hara explores the intricacies of court reporting with Newstalk's Courts Correspondent Frank Greaney to understand why the public can't always know everything said in court. Also, how the Justice Minister is exploring ways to potentially inform people about their partner's past.

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan will not attend the Garda Representative Association's annual conference this year. The GRA once again did not invite Commissioner Drew Harris. We discuss further with Christy Galligan, Former Garda Sergeant.

Paul Byrne talks to Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Justice Minister says he's hunting for a solution to make sure victims of crime get their reparations. Figures released under the Official Information Act show almost half of all court-ordered reparation payments are overdue – $105 million owed to victims. Paul Goldsmith says there's scope for taking it out of people's benefits. He told Mike Hosking while they don't want to send people to prison, there needs to be an incentive to pay. Goldsmith says he's looking for an annoying and painful punishment that will make criminals pay up. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has demanded a detailed report from NPA head Shamila Batohi by Monday, following the acquittal of televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused. Omotoso, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho were acquitted on charges of rape, human trafficking, and racketeering. The Gqeberha High Court ruling saw Judge Irma Schoeman criticize the prosecution for unethical conduct and incompetence. Kubayi has raised concerns over the NPA's handling of the case. Terrence Manase, spokesperson for Minister Kubayi, spoke to Elvis Presslin

Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has stepped in after the state's failure to build a strong case led to the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Pastor Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused. The outcome has ignited public outrage, raising concerns about the prosecution's handling of the case.

The Justice Minister says the Government is still fleshing out some sentencing details as new rules pass through Parliament. Legislation passed today caps judges' sentence discounts at 40 percent. It also encourages cumulative sentencing for offences done on bail, in custody, or on parole. Minister Paul Goldsmith says it sends a bad signal if sentences aren't added together. "We haven't gone so far as legislating that that should always happen every time at this stage, because it does have very, very significant impacts on our prison populations - and our ability to cope with it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've never used meth. And I hope I never do. I say “hope” because I think that's as certain as you can be about a drug like that. Because none of us know what's going to happen in the future and whether we might just find ourselves in a position where we might just feel a bit differently about using it. I don't know how many times I've read stories about people saying they had no idea they'd end up using meth. And there's no shortage of them, with use of the drug in New Zealand increasing by 96% in the past two years – nearly doubled. Which proves to me that we are losing the battle against this drug and, if we don't do things differently, we'll lose the war against it as well. Which is why I agree with the Labour Party, which is saying today that it's all well and good for the Prime Minister to be calling on his Police and Justice Ministers to look into the situation. Quite rightly, Chris Hipkins is saying that the PM needs to bring the Health Minister into the conversation, as well. Because, whether we like it or not —however we feel about drugs of any sort— if we only keep on treating meth users as criminals, then what are we going to achieve? Absolutely nothing. And we'll have more and more people on the path to meth misery. So these latest stats about how much meth is being used are quite something. A 96% increase over two years – which is being described as unprecedented. They're saying the social harm caused by meth has a $1.5 billion cost attached to it. And the Prime Minister says he is “quite concerned”. In fact, he's so concerned that he's getting his Police Minister and his Justice Minister to “look into it”. Isn't it brilliant? When you're in opposition you'd talk about these numbers and describe it as it a crisis and go on about not enough being done. When you're in government though, you're quite concerned, and you get a couple of people to look into it. But here's where I struggle. You see, I'm someone who voted “no” in the cannabis referendum a few years back. And I did that because of the information void there seems to be about the mental health consequences of smoking weed. So I said no to weed, but I seem to be a bit more liberal when it comes to meth. I can't explain why, because if there was another cannabis referendum today, I'd probably vote the same way. But, when it comes to meth, I'm convinced that you can't just treat it as a crime thing. Yes, the dealers who trade the stuff are scumbags. Which is where the Prime Minister and the Government seem to be focused – with Christopher Luxon saying it's why they're cracking down on gangs. And why he's asked Ministers Goldsmith and Mitchell to see what else can be done. But don't stop at those two, Prime Minister. You should also be getting Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey involved too. Because Mitchell and Goldsmith can thump the table as much as they like. They can do all the tough guy talk, but that won't change a thing. Because, Prime Minister, this huge increase in meth use has happened under your watch —as well as the last government's— and the strongest thing you can say about it is you're “quite concerned”? And the strongest thing you can do is to get your two guys in charge of catching people and locking them up to look into it? Don't get me wrong. The low-lifes who peddle this stuff need targeting. But, most people, when they start using meth —from what I've read and heard— there's a reason. Sure, some will give it a go for the thrill, but I reckon most people are using it to block stuff out. And, unless we do something truly meaningful which gets to the nub of what's going with these people, treating them as criminals won't solve it. And by not treating meth use as a health issue, it just leaves the problem in the laps of parents, and brothers and sisters, and friends who not only have to watch someone they love get lost in addiction – they also have to try and save them, on their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japanese Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki on Tuesday called for caution over the three successor groups to Aum Shinrikyo, ahead of the 30th anniversary on Thursday of the sarin nerve gas attack on Tokyo's subway system by the doomsday cult.

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate. Discuss: 1. Regardless of polls all over the map, and the challenges afoot - I think two things are clear about the upcoming federal election. It is a TRUE heavyweight fight...we all think the "next" election is a critical one in turning the country's sails in a certain direction - but this is going to generate a ton of interest, eclipse voter apathy and indifference, and we probably will all be sick of the slogans, the platforms, and the mud-wrestling. Yes? Huge interest? Especially in stark contrast to the recent provincial election? 2. It's a bit inside - but the first two appointments by Mark Carney.....old-school Liberal cabinet ministers who fell well out of favour in controversial circumstances in the Trudeau era - Marco Mendicino as Chief of Staff to Carney, and David Lametti, the Justice Minister who had some embarrassing secret texts revealed in the Freedom Convoy/Emergencies Act era when the Inquiry happened regarding government direction. Like, right away - not sure you're telling Canada...you're moving along and so many lessons have been learned! 3. OIivia Chow did not attend the scene of the shooting in Scarborough this weekend.....I know, I know - we spend a lot of time on where she is, what she goes to, and how she explains it away afterwards - her myriad of explanations for snubbing the October 7th vigil were......not awesome - what about this one? 4. We need more public bathrooms AND garbage bins in Toronto - this gets us on the road to one of the two, does it not??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate. Discuss: 1. Regardless of polls all over the map, and the challenges afoot - I think two things are clear about the upcoming federal election. It is a TRUE heavyweight fight...we all think the "next" election is a critical one in turning the country's sails in a certain direction - but this is going to generate a ton of interest, eclipse voter apathy and indifference, and we probably will all be sick of the slogans, the platforms, and the mud-wrestling. Yes? Huge interest? Especially in stark contrast to the recent provincial election? 2. It's a bit inside - but the first two appointments by Mark Carney.....old-school Liberal cabinet ministers who fell well out of favour in controversial circumstances in the Trudeau era - Marco Mendicino as Chief of Staff to Carney, and David Lametti, the Justice Minister who had some embarrassing secret texts revealed in the Freedom Convoy/Emergencies Act era when the Inquiry happened regarding government direction. Like, right away - not sure you're telling Canada...you're moving along and so many lessons have been learned! 3. OIivia Chow did not attend the scene of the shooting in Scarborough this weekend.....I know, I know - we spend a lot of time on where she is, what she goes to, and how she explains it away afterwards - her myriad of explanations for snubbing the October 7th vigil were......not awesome - what about this one? 4. We need more public bathrooms AND garbage bins in Toronto - this gets us on the road to one of the two, does it not??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Delhi court dismissed a revision petition from Kapil Mishra, a BJP leader and Delhi's Law and Justice Minister, regarding a case under the Representation of the People Act. The court found that Mishra strategically used the term "Pakistan" in his statements to incite hatred and communal polarisation for electoral gain in 2020. Specifically, his remarks about "mini-Pakistans" in Delhi and an "India vs Pakistan" contest on election day were deemed attempts to promote enmity based on religion. The court asserted that the implicit reference to a particular religious community was easily understood as an attempt to generate conflict. Mishra's lawyer argued that his statements referred to a country, not a group of people. However, the judge rejected this argument, asserting that the implication was clear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amendments to the crimes act will mean citizens can intervene and detain someone who for example is making off with a trolley full of groceries without paying. The power will extend to any crimes act offences, so that includes murder, manslaughter, assault and family or sexual violence, and theft. The Justice Minister said at the moment security guards are not protected from civil or criminal liablity if they detain someone pinching goods worth less than a thousand dollars. CEO of the Security Association Gary Morrison spoke to Lisa Owen.

A youth advocate says the government's changes to citizen's arrest powers will escalate violence and put lives at risk. The Justice Minister has unveiled new rules about how members of the public will be able to "arrest" people under a revamped law aimed to tackle retail crime. Kick Back founder and youth advocate Aaron Hendry spoke to Alexa Cook.

The Minister for Justice said he will establish a domestic violence register of people convicted of rape or sexual assault. This was in responce to a motion on gender-based violence "Valerie's Law" introduced by People Before Profit Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger and David French, brother of Valerie French who "Valerie's Law" has been named after.

The Government hopes criminals will be deterred as it proposes loosening restrictions on citizen's arrests. It would mean businesses could arrest and detain people stealing at any hour, and use reasonable force. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says this doesn't mean people can't tackle others or force them to the ground - but they will be able to directly intervene. "The definition of reasonable force is something that the courts will work their way through - but yes, holding on to somebody's arm and stopping them from getting away is reasonable." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Minister says it's not possible to have a police office on every corner, as he announces plans to beef up citizen's arrests. The Government is aiming to legislate proposals from a retail crime advisory group - letting businesses detain, restrain and use reasonable force against people stealing. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper has some concerns about these new changes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday increasing citizen's arrest powers. Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Dealing with retail crime could be about to get easier. Incoming new Government measures are expected to address the possibility of citizen's arrests and make it clearer how people can protect their properties. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking a government advisory group has been working very hard on recommendations and next steps, which will be confirmed later today. It comes as new data shows overall retail crime increased 12%, however ram raids halved last year, and violent crime dropped 2%. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elias Makos is joined by Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government and Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the Big 5. Last night the four remaining candidates in the race to replace Justin Trudeau took part in the first of two debates Quebec’s Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette has penned an open letter in the National Post. A new controversial rewards system has been put in place at Montreal’s Sacre-Coeur hospital.

John and Sarah discuss Garda invasions of privacy, Jim O'Callaghan's start in Justice, the latest stabbing in Dublin, Pregnant Porn stars, and the latest horrors from Gaza.00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Week's Events02:53 The Controversial Garda Incident05:52 Media's Role in Political Narratives09:06 Justice Minister's Performance and Challenges11:57 Reflections on the Gaza Conflict15:07 Dublin Stabbing Incident and Immigration Issues38:10 The Changing Landscape of Dublin42:59 Cultural Commentary and Controversial Figures52:09 Trump's Influence and Political Commentary

In the second episode of ‘My Identity' Professor Colin Graham (Maynooth) is in conversation with NI Justice Minister and Leader of the Alliance Party, Naomi Long MLA. This episode is a recording of a public conversation which took place in Dublin on 6 December 2024. A lifelong resident of East Belfast, and politically active since her early twenties, Naomi first joined Belfast City Council as an Alliance Party councillor in 2001. She was subsequently elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly as MLA for East Belfast in 2003. After having the honour of serving as Lord Mayor of Belfast from 2009 to 2010, she became the first Alliance MP elected to Westminster, as Member of Parliament for East Belfast in 2010, unseating the then First Minister, Peter Robinson. In May 2016, Naomi returned to the Northern Ireland Assembly as MLA for East Belfast, before becoming Leader of Alliance that October. Since then, she has presided over the most successful elections in Alliance's history. Naomi is the current Justice Minister in the Northern Ireland Executive. In this episode she discusses, among other things, her upbringing, her faith and her career journey. The recording of the event can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXiqr9KX34s Read more about the event here: https://www.ria.ie/blog/the-long-view-identity-is-a-fluke-of-where-you-were-born/ This is episode 2 of the My Identity podcast series hosted by Professor Colin Graham, Maynooth. In this series, Colin is in conversation with a range of people whose ideas, work and life experiences shed light on the topic of identity on the Island of Ireland. My Identity is part of the ARINS project. Colin Graham is Professor English and formerly Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Maynooth University. His books include Northern Ireland: Thirty Years of Photography, Deconstructing Ireland and Ideologies of Epic. He was editor of The Irish Review from 2004 to 2020. During the Brexit negotiations he created the Twitter account @borderirish and wrote the book I am the Border, so I am, published by HarperCollins. ARINS: Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South brings together experts to provide evidence-based research and analysis on the most significant questions of policy and public debate facing the island of Ireland, north and south. The project publishes, facilitates and disseminates research on the challenges and opportunities presented to the island in a post-Brexit context, with the intention of contributing to an informed public discourse. More information can be found at www.arinsproject.com ARINS is a joint project of The Royal Irish Academy, an all-island body, and the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies at Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs. My Identity is hosted by Professor Colin Graham. Podcast management and production by Dr Susie Deedigan. Audio design and editing by The Spinning Mill, Belfast.

Mick and Paul discuss another busy week of crime, with new Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan taking the reins, the possibility of the Kinahans being extradited this year, and an advancing probe into Gerry Hutch and alleged corrupt cops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon   —A New Crisis, and this Time, It's Constitutional— What does it augur when the Justice Minister refuses to “recognize” the newly selected chief justice of the Supreme Court? —Survivors— Why did this year's International Holocaust Remembrance Day become a referendum on October 7th? —The Trump-Netanyahu Tete-A-Tete— For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: What should we think, ahead of the Trump-Netanyahu tete-a-tete next week? All that and how living-and-dead have stopped being a simple binary. Plus, the music of Aviv Shriki.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Legal reporter Jeremy Sharon joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Sharon was in court yesterday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed his testimony in his corruption trial. We hear whether the premier seems in good health following his prostate surgery even as his hearing was canceled today and tomorrow over a judge's illness. We learn that an angry Netanyahu alleged that key aspects of the case against him rested on testimony that had been illegitimately obtained from witnesses such as former aides Nir Hefetz, Ari Harrow, and Shlomo Filber and that aspects of the indictment against him are factually inaccurate. After an unprecedented 16 months without a permanent Supreme Court president and in the face of unrelenting opposition from Justice Minister Yariv Levin, Justice Isaac Amit was elected head of Israel’s top court on Sunday night in a court-forced vote by the Judicial Selection Committee. Sharon delves into the tricky situation in which Levin, together with the other coalition representatives in the committee, Settlements Minister Orit Strock and Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer, boycotted the hearing in protest of the decision by the Supreme Court — sitting as the High Court of Justice — to order him to hold a vote in the committee. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Netanyahu aiming to meet Trump at White House next week in first visit by foreign leader Netanyahu accuses police of extorting ‘false testimony’ from state witnesses Isaac Amit finally elected Supreme Court president; Levin pledges to boycott him Israel finally gets a permanent Supreme Court president; what does he stand for? Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024. )Chaim Goldbergl/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months of delays and over the objections of Israel's justice minister, the Judicial Selection Committee appointed Justice Isaac Amit permanent chief justice of the Supreme Court. Amit was next in line based on the “seniority” tradition, where the longest-serving judge becomes chief justice. Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who opposed Amit's appointment and who has sought to change the judicial selection process as part of the judiciary overhaul plan he seeks to advance, announced he does not recognize Amit's appointment and will not cooperate with him. Dr. Guy Lurie, Research Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the developments. (Photo: Chaim Goldberg, Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - Biden To Approve Massive Weapons Sale to Israel03:14 - Blinken Not Worried the World May Think He's Backed Genocide06:40 - Report: Israel Considers Cutting Aid to Gaza Even More Under Trump10:30 - Israeli Attacks Kill 88 Palestinians in Gaza13:58 - Israeli Lawmakers Demand 'Complete Cleansing' of Northern Gaza15:38 - Israel Rushes Soldier Out of Brazil To Avoid War Crimes Probe17:14 - Syria's New Justice Minister Oversaw Executions20:11 - 100 Killed in Fighting Between Syrian Kurds, Turkey-Backed Fighters21:32 - Israel Launches Major Airstrikes Against North Syria22:55 - Ukraine Launches New Offensive in Kursk24:14 - Moscow Vows Response After Ukraine Fires More US ATACMS26:03 - Israeli DM Says Lebanon Deal May Be Scrapped Entirely27:36 - Cybertruck bombing, viewpoints, outro

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The Garda Representative Association is seeking an urgent meeting with the Justice Minister over concerns with new proposed conduct regulations, set to be introduced on January 1st. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Ronan Slevin, General Secretary of the GRA.

Journalist Pauli van Wyk from Daily Maverick joins John Maytham to discuss the first instalment of a collaborative investigation into Justice Minister Thembi Simelane's unexplained wealth. The report reveals extravagant spending in 2018 totalling nearly six times her declared income, including luxury shopping, property purchases, and a lavish Disney World trip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith says people who are convicted of sexual crimes getting name suppression is “a massive issue”. “Particularly for the victims, they can't talk about what's happened to them and they can't warn others," Goldsmith told Mike Hosking. “We've decided you only get permanent name suppression if you're a convicted sex offender if the victim agrees. And if the victim doesn't agree? Well, tough luck, you're not going to get it and you should own up to your crimes. “That's the current law, that the views of the victim are taken into account. Sometimes it doesn't get very far and the person who has been convicted continues to have their name suppressed forever. I just fundamentally disagree with that. “Our focus in government is to reduce the number of victims of violent and sexual offending.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Minister has revealed new details of his plans to make stalking an illegal offence. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

On today's episode, a dawn karakia at Cape Reinga has marked the start of a national hikoi to parliament in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill and government policy affecting Maori, the Justice Minister has revealed new details of his plans to make stalking an illegal offence, thousands of mourners are paying their respects to the last member of the 28th Maori Battalion, the late Sir Robert Gillies, the southern part of the West Coast is in recovery mode after experiencing its wettest 24 hours in more than four decades this weekend, a Christmas tree is causing controversy in central Auckland, and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of November 1: Armenia to host UN Biodiversity Conference COP17 in 2026; ruling Civil Contract Party nominates Srbuhi Galyan for Justice Minister; nine opposition activists detained on suspicion of possessing weapons and more.

While the GNU looks healthy more than 100 days in, the same can't be said for provincial government… Then, from Palestine to Lebanon – why President Ramaphosa believes South Africa could play an integral mediation role. Later, why Eskom's proposed tariff hikes won't address the real issue… Also, are we turning a corner in the fight against rhino poaching? And we find inspiration in the stories of 35 trailblazers under 35. But first, as pressure mounts on the ANC and President Cyril Ramaphosa to act against Justice Minister, Thembi Simelane, some are beginning to say this is all part of a ploy to halt prosecutions in the VBS and State Capture matters. Carte Blanche Website · Chat on X · Chat on Facebook

In a bid to meet its crime reduction targets, a bill to tighten sentences and reduce judicial discretion has been introduced to parliament by the Justice Minister. 

//The Wire//2200Z September 4, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: STABBING ATTACK OCCURS IN GERMANY. MANY HIGH-RANKING OFFICIALS RESIGN IN UKRAINE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Germany: This morning a stabbing attack occurred in Bonn, resulting in the wounding of two people. Authorities shot and killed the attacker during the incident.Middle East: Conflict continues in the West Bank as Israeli operations meet resistance in some cities. Israeli operations have slowly increased over the past few weeks as Israeli forces greatly expand clearance operations throughout the West Bank.Ukraine: The war remains intense as Russian and Ukrainian forces conduct long-range missile and drone attacks deep behind each other's lines.Of note, several high-ranking Ukrainian governmental officials have resigned. So far, the resignations include the Foreign Minister, Justice Minister, Strategic Industries Minister, Environmental Protection Minister, a Deputy Prime Minister, a Vice Prime Minister, and the Head of the State Property Fund. Other high-level officials have been outright dismissed, such as the Deputy Head of the Office of the President. Most of the President's Cabinet has also changed over, with members transitioning to other roles.-HomeFront-Oregon: Paul Harrell, the legendary firearms expert and weapons education advocate, passed away last night. Paul had been diagnosed with cancer last year, and despite the illness being caught early, Paul's time as a bedrock of knowledge was tragically cut short. His brother Roy and his manager Brad plan to continue Paul's work, and ensure his legacy is remembered by all for years to come.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: In war, several high-ranking officials resigning all on the same day, at the height of a major military campaign, is not typically a good sign. Ukrainian sources have claimed that these resignations and firings are simply a “restructuring”, however much uncertainty abounds due to the sheer number of vacant positions and personnel shifts that have occurred within such a short period of time. This “restructuring” also highlights the fact that Zelensky himself is technically unelected at this point as his own term of office ended in May, with him only remaining in power due to his own  declaration of martial law and thus the cessation of elections.Analyst: S2A1//END REPORT//