Alexander Gillespie
Law professor on Christchurch terror attacks report release
The 800-page report from the Royal Commission of inquiry into the Christchurch terror attacks is finally being made public today.
It looks at what could and should have been done to prevent the… Audio
International law expert on China, Five Eyes stoush
The Chinese government has responded aggressively to criticism by Five Eyes that it is trying to silence political opposition in Hong Kong.
The intelligence grouping of countries which includes New… Audio
Free speech and Covid-19: Where is the line?
Professor of Law at Waikato University, Alexander Gillespie, joins The Panel to discuss the line between free speech and scare speech amid misinformation about Covid-19. Audio
National's Jian Yang to bow out at September election
The Auckland list MP has long faced claims about his links to the Chinese Communist Party - even accusations of being a spy. Jian Yang has always denied such claims - but some are today questioning… Video, Audio
Government to 'review relationship settings' with Hong Kong after security law
International law experts are warning the government's plan to review extradition and trade relationships with Hong Kong won't be taken lightly by China.
The review was prompted by a controversial… Audio
Small chance Christchurch terrorist could be deported to Australia - expert
A legal expert says there's a small chance the Christchurch mosque attacks shooter could be deported to serve his sentence in Australia.
After a surprise admission of guilt yesterday, Brenton Tarrant… Audio
Prophet Rua's descendants want changes to official pardon
Descendants of the Tūhoe prophet Rua Kēnana are backing proposed changes to the pardon Bill, which would see the Crown take greater responsibility for the unlawful conviction of their ancestor.
The… Audio
How Tarrant will get a trial, not a platform
How will New Zealand stop white supremacy ideology being broadcast from the dock when the man accused of the Christchurch mosque shooting is put on trial? Audio
How Tarrant will get a trial, not a platform
How will New Zealand stop white supremacy ideology being broadcast from the dock when the man accused of the Christchurch mosque shooting is put on trial?
Audio'Right decision' for NZ troops to leave Iraq - Gillespie
The Prime Minister says New Zealand has made an enormous contribution in Iraq but it's time to leave.
There are up to 95 troops at Camp Taji training Iraqi soldiers and the government plans for them… Audio
Terror charge for Christchurch shooter - legal analysis
Legal experts are concerned charging the man accused of the Christchurch mosque attacks with terrorism is risky, and will give him a platform to espouse white supremacist views.
The terrorism charge… Audio
Mosque attacks: 'Everyone was looking in the wrong place'
A law professor says his warning that New Zealand was at risk of a mass shooting was "laughed off" when he spoke at a select committee in 2016. Waikato University's Alexander Gillespie told the… Audio
Kiwi jihadi Mark Taylor not so 'bumbling' - law expert
Mark Taylor was called the "Bumbling Jihadi" after he gave away the location of Islamic State fighters on Twitter when he forgot to turn off the geotagging function. University of Waikato law… Audio
Fate of IS fighters and their wives
The US President Donald Trump says the countries where IS fighters originated should be the ones to take them back from Syria and deal with them. International law expert Alexander Gillespie discusses… Audio
Ardern, new govt tackles first international tests - analysis
Jacinda Ardern has followed through with her promise to push Australia over the plight of asylum seekers on Manus Island. While she has been denied a substantive meeting with her Australian… Audio
Al Gillespie: the CPTPP and why the ISDS clause is important
Professor Al Gillespie looks at what the new Comprehensive Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership might be trying to achieve and why ISDS is a stumbling block. Audio
Spy's drug habit should have raised red flag - law expert
An international law specialist says a red flag should have been raised over a former military intelligence officer with a drug habit who stole highly sensitive equipment. Airforce Corporal Richard… Audio
US missile attack on Syrian airfield
The U.S. has launched 60 cruise missiles from navy destroyers against Syria, targeting hangars, planes and fuel tanks at one Syrian military airfield. International Law professor Dr Alexander… Audio
Terrorism expert warns of more foreign fighters returning to NZ
A New Zealand terrorism expert, Alexander Gillespie, warns foreign fighters - and would be foreign fighters - will return to New Zealand. Audio
Legal expert says prosecutions over IS videos won't be last
A legal expert thinks New Zealand's first prosecutions for owning and distributing violent Islamic State propaganda will not be the last. That expert, Waikato University law professor, Alexander… Audio