Bridgette Toy Cronin
Taking a closer look at the Disputes Tribunal
Enforcement challenges and inconsistent decision-making can leave claimants wondering if Disputes Tribunal is worth the effort. Audio
Fears strained court system could be impacted by spending cuts
Bridgette Toy-Cronin, an associate professor from Otago University's faculty of law, warns if cuts impact the courts, it could become a constitutional issue. Audio
Acute need for online legal information - report
Online legal information and self-help can help to bridge the gap in access to justice, according to a new report. Audio
Lawyer calls for urgent review of Covid-19 prosecutions
Defence lawyers want an urgent review of all Covid-19 prosecutions because they are adding to a massive backlog of cases in the District Court.
It says the police risk overwhelming an… Audio
Legal expert on how self-representation works
The man behind the Christchurch mosque shootings will represent himself in court.
The killer appeared via video link in the High Court in Christchurch on Monday, where it was revealed he's fired his… Audio
Plan to increase access to free and low-cost legal services
A new research report from the University of Otago Legal Issues Centre (UOLIC) recommends ten steps to help New Zealand's law profession deliver more free services to people caught in New Zealand's… Audio
Uber eats or judges as cuckoo clocks? Three experts discuss how to make access to the civil justice system cheaper and fairer
Guyon Espiner talks at Parliament with Dr Bridgette Toy-Cronin, Justice Forrest Miller and Leo Watson. Recorded in July 2019 in association with the University of Otago. Audio
Online Courts
Following their introduction in a number of countries throughout the world, New Zealand may soon see the introduction of online courts. The University of Otago's Legal Issues Centre is calling on… Audio
What happens if mosque shooter represents himself in trial?
Fears that the accused gunman Brenton Tarrant might try to use his trial as a political platform by representing himself are being downplayed by a legal specialist. Bridgette Toy-Cronin, who lectures… Audio
Massive gaps uncovered in legal aid system
A new University of Otago report has found significant barriers to accessing legal aid are often too great to overcome. The number of lawyers registered to provide civil legal aid is on the decline… Audio
Length of High Court cases under scrutiny
Are the wheels of justice turning smoothly in New Zealand's court cases? An Otago University-led study into the lengths of High Court cases has revealed almost a fifth of general proceedings are… Audio
Call for review of civil justice system
A new study on those who represent themselves in civil court has found the system works against them, and they can face prejudice from judges and lawyers. Bridgette Toy-Cronin is a former lawyer whose… Audio
