Andrew Geddis
Banks will face defended hearing over electoral returns
The last-ditch effort by Act MP John Banks to have his charge thrown out has failed and he will face a defended hearing next month. Audio
A Mana and Internet "component party" is a possibility
Kim Dotcom's Internet Party is in talks with the Mana Party about campaigning together. Audio
Cunliffe faces police probe over election day tweet
Police are investigating a complaint the Labour Party leader, David Cunliffe, broke the law by sending a tweet urging people to vote for his party's candidate on the day of the Christchurch East… Audio
Trampling over adults rights to save kids?
Government workers are not the only ones whose rights may be impinged by the vulnerable children reforms announced yesterday. Courts will also be able to impose Child Harm Prevention Orders to stop… Audio
Professor of Public Law on Dunne
Otago University's Professor of Public Law Andrew Geddis is with us. Audio
Peter Dunne's resignation and the GCSB leaked report
With Professor Andrew Geddis - a constitutional law expert, and Professor of Law at the University of Otago. Paul Thompson - The Executive Editor of Fairfax Group, which employs political journalist… Audio
Law change signalled to flag criminal backgrounds
The Justice Minister Judith Collins says spouses and partners should have the right to know their partner's criminal history. Audio
Debating the Constitution 4: Human Rights
In the fourth of a series of debates inspired by the current Constitutional Review Professors Claudia Geiringer, Andrew Geddis and Margaret Wilson; along with Jack Hodder and Stephen Whittington… Audio
Another Bain report likely over compensation claim
The Prime Minister, John Key, says it's likely another report will be commissioned into whether David Bain should be paid compensation for the nearly 13 years he spent in jail for murdering his… Audio
Criticism for Key over failure to front on ministry resignation
As we said, that interview with Brent Edwards was recorded before the resignation of the Education Secretary, Lesley Longstone, on Wednesday. Mr Key refused interviews on the matter, but he did have… Audio
Two reports into David Bain case, with a third likely
The Justice Minister's release of an independent report into whether David Bain should be paid compensation, along with a critical peer review, has re-ignited the debate about who was to blame for the… Audio
Judge calls for Bain report to be released
The judge commissioned to weigh up David Bain's case for compensation says his report should be released to Mr Bain and his legal team. Audio
Labour 'needs to heal personality clashes'
We are joined by Massey University academic and political marketing specialist, Claire Robinson, political commentator Chris Trotter and the electoral law specialist Andrew Geddis from the University… Audio
Electoral law expert explains where the law stands
Andrew Geddis from the University of Otago on the legal situation regarding John Banks' donations. Audio
Post-prison state supervision of Stewart Murray Wilson
Stewart Murray Wilson, dubbed the 'Beast of Blenheim' for his various convictions including rape, bestiality, stupefying and ill-treatment of children, is due to be released from prison in September… Audio
Legal expert explains history of the veto
The power of veto enjoyed by the Finance Minister was introduced when New Zealand shifted to MMP in 1996. Audio
Radio Live decision sets precedent for broadcasters
That was the Prime Minister, John Key, on Radio Live last year, a broadcast that has now been referred to the police by the Electoral Commission. Audio
On the Radar - Andrew Geddis
Blogger and Otago University Law Professor, Andrew Geddis talks about the NZ On Air decision to influence when and where programmes, that the body has funded, can play. Audio
Occupy Auckland lose bid to remain at Aotea Square
The Occupy Auckland group has lost a last minute bid to continue its stand at Aotea Square. Audio
Plans for review of MMP announced later today
Plans for a review of the MMP voting system will be announced later today. Audio