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The legal position of paying workers forced to stay home because of swine flu appears unclear and employers say they want it clarified. Audio

There are signs today that Parliament is willing to toughen up the rules for referendum questions, as controversy grows around the upcoming vote on child discipline. Audio

With employment lawyer Maria Berryman. Audio

Retailers and the police association are questioning proposed changes to the liquor laws, warning they fail to address the real issues around excessive drinking. Audio

The referendum on the smacking laws is being derided as a waste of time and money and both John Key and Phil Goff say they won't be voting on it. Audio

The Law Society is worried an expansion to Auckland's Public Defenders Service has been rushed through and not properly investigated. Audio

Dean Knight looks at the constitutional side of ministerial responsibility. Audio

The Government says it may look at law changes to get to the bottom of where toxic waste has been dumped around New Plymouth after dioxin was found in a playground. Audio

The giant oil producer Royal Dutch Shell has agreed to pay fifteen and a half million U.S. dollars to settle a lawsuit which has been going on for 15 years. Audio

Local councils could be forced to hold referendums if they want to spend money on non-core activities. Audio

It took fourteen years but on Friday David Bain finally got the verdict he wanted - not guilty on five counts of murdering his parents and three siblings. Audio

The state of Victoria is to consider plans to impose tougher sentences for crimes after a number of attacks on Indian students. Audio

Hon. Bill English, Minister of Finance, delivers his Budget 2009 speech. Law and order, super fund contributions. Audio

The Law Society today dismissed as bad law the 'three strikes' sentencing proposal, and warned it could put potential witnesses at risk. Audio

MPs have been warned that the proposed US-style"three strikes"sentencing law could result in offenders killing witnesses to try to avoid a third conviction. Audio

Wellington Barrister discusses changes to the criminal justice system. Audio

Meanwhile a law aimed at racketeers and terrorists could have stopped the couple from getting the money out of New Zealand. Audio

The Christchurch father found guilty of assaulting his pre-school son will find out next month what sentence he'll receive. Audio

A man has been found guilty of punching his four-year-old son in the face and pulling his ear. Audio

The laws that govern pig farming are about to be reviewed by the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. Audio

The Justice Minister Simon Power has suggested increasing the threshold for trial by jury in an effort to reduce backlog. Audio

With legal commentator Andrew Scott-Howman. Audio

The President of the Law Commission, Sir Geoffrey Palmer, says alcohol laws are too important to be left to a conscience vote. Audio

The future of the country's abortion laws comes before the Court of Appeal in a case due to get under way tomorrow. Audio

The bill that will outlaw the wearing of gang patches in public in Wanganui was passed by Parliament last night. Audio