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Why hairstyle is a human right
Law
05 Aug, 2020
AUT law expert Khylee Quince waxes lyrical and legal about freedom, culture and identity, from peroxide punk to the rat’s tail.How will court deal with ChCh killer?
Law
20 Jul, 2020
Tensions are high as the sentencing of the ChCh gunman approaches. His decision to defend himself fuels the case, says Law Professor Kris Gledhill.Will “life” be “whole life” for gunman?
Law
07 Jul, 2020
The judge will consider a number of factors when sentencing the man who killed 51 in the ChCh mosque attacks, writes Law Professor Kris Gledhill.Black lives matter and NZ police reform
Law
11 Jun, 2020
As the Black Lives Matter protests spread from the US to NZ, the wero is about facing institutional racism at home, say Katey Thom and Khylee Quince.Calls to protect against modern slavery
Law
11 May, 2020
NZ Government must protect most vulnerable workers during COVID-19.Was NZ’s coronavirus lockdown legal?
Law
11 May, 2020
As New Zealand approaches the end of its strictest lockdown period, a debate has begun about whether it was legal in the first place.Our experts weigh in on COVID-19
21 Apr, 2020
Business, Economics and Law academics contribute to the global conversation about COVID-19.Vital to protect human rights online
15 Apr, 2020
As use of digital platforms surges, two AUT academics explain why we’ll need stronger global efforts to protect human rights online.17 Mar, 2020
The Business and Economics and Law Career Fairs held last week were buzzing as students met employers and found out about job possibilities.Law
06 Mar, 2020
Research from AUT’s Law School shows New Zealand universities are ill-equipped to protect Māori IP.