Ursula Cheer
No charges over name suppression in Grace Millane case
The police haven't charged anyone with revealing the identity of the man accused of murdering British backpacker Grace Millane. In the days after his first court appearance, top lawyers, judges and… Audio
The Media and the Law in the wake of the Christchurch Attack
We're joined by media law expert Ursula Cheer from Canterbury University's Law School to discuss some of the aspects of the media response to this tragedy. Audio
When sorry seems to be the hardest word
Defaming someone is bad enough - but apologising for it can sometimes land media companies in just as much hot water. Professor Ursula Cheer of the University of Canterbury joins Kathryn to explain… Audio
Can the media use my FB comments without permission?
Several cases have cropped up recently of people posting comments on Facebook groups, and those comments being used by the media without permission Audio
Kate Sheppard's Christchurch home for sale
More on the 125th anniversary of women winning the right to vote. The house of Kate Sheppard, the mother of New Zealand's suffrage movement, is up for sale. Her Christchurch home was Operation… Audio
Ursula Cheer: Public interest in defamation
In a ground-breaking judgement, the Court of Appeal recognised a new public interest defence in defamation cases. This came about during defamation proceedings brought against Maori TV by Sir Edward… Audio
Bookmarks with Ursula Cheer
The University of Canterbury's Dean of Law Ursula Cheer loves dogs, poetry, John Clark and Private Eye. She's also the first woman to hold the position at Canterbury's law school - and she came into… Audio
Court of Appeal creates new public interest defence
In a landmark decision this week The Court of Appeal created a new public interest defence in defamation cases. Mediawatch takes a look at what it means for the media. Audio
Court of Appeal creates new public interest defence
In a landmark decision this week The Court of Appeal created a new public interest defence in defamation cases. Mediawatch takes a look at what it means for the media.
AudioNew public interest defence a long time coming - Ursula Cheer
In a ground-breaking judgement, the Court of Appeal has recognised a new public interest defence in defamation cases. This has come about during defamation proceedings brought against Maori TV by Sir… Audio
Hager case shines light on protection of sources
Police have apologised to investigative journalist Nicky Hager in a case that has widely been seen as a victory for the media. The apology, and a payout, to Mr Hager were for breaching his rights… Audio
Legal commentator Ursula Cheer
Canterbury University Law Professor Ursula Cheers discusses a recent report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism on the use of third-party cookies and domains to collect information. Audio
Hate speech vs free speech in the media
Claims of hate speech and the right to free speech made the news this week in response to racially-charged commentary in the media. One case played out in the court of public opinion, the other in a… Audio
Hate speech vs free speech in the media
Claims of hate speech and the right to free speech made the news this week in response to racially-charged commentary in the media. One case played out in the court of public opinion, the other in a…
AudioDisparaging cartoons of Polynesians 'not illegal' - High Court
The Labour MP Louisa Wall has failed to have cartoons depicting Polynesian families in a disparaging light declared illegal. She took the case to the High Court after also failing before the Human… Audio
Media law commentator Ursula Cheer
Professor Ursula Cheer from Canterbury University discusses cartoons and freedom of expression in New Zealand, based on controversial cartoons published by Fairfax. Audio
Why won't Peters talk details on legal action?
Winston Peters has refused to comment on his legal moves over the leak of his pension overpayments, saying it's sub judice. He has served papers on four National MPs, their staff, a senior public… Audio
Media law commentator Ursula Cheer
Kathryn Ryan talks to Ursula Cheer about a recent High Court decision of Justice Matthew Palmer, who dealt with an attempt by blogger Cameron Slater and others to strike out a defamation claim brought… Audio
Scandalising the Court
Canterbury law professor Ursula Cheer talks to Kathryn Ryan about proposals to reform the law of contempt and how it will affect the news media. Audio
Sex pest gets name suppression
Dean of Law at the University of Canterbury Ursula Cheer explains how name suppression works. Audio