Law news

New citizen arrest powers a can of worms

Expanded citizen’s arrest powers could open a legal can of worms, writes AUT Law School Professor Kris Gledhill. 

Q&A: International Law Matters

AUT law expert Myra Williamson explains Palestinian statehood, international law, enforcement, deep-sea mining, and the future of global governance.

Law School expert on Modern Slavery Bill

AUT Law School’s modern slavery expert Selwyn Coles is actively engaged in discussions about combatting modern slavery in New Zealand.

AUT appoints new Law Dean

Professor Ceri Warnock has accepted the role of Head of School / Dean of Law at AUT from 28 September.

Whakataukī and t-shirts at Law Awards

AUT Law School students had reason to feel inspired to go out and do good after an evening filled with acknowledgement, achievement, and advice.

Law student represents Indigenous voices

AUT law student Maria Tavui Laki reflects on participating in the Expert Mechanism for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) in Switzerland.

NZ late to homosexual law reform

While celebrating 40 years of the Homosexual Law Reform Act, NZ must also acknowledge it has been a “slow follower” next to comparable countries.

From South Auckland to The Hague

AUT law students Tremayne Thompson and Jazz Chhatwal are officially world champions.

Will Fiji bring back capital punishment?

Fiji is facing a drug crisis but calls to bring back capital punishment for offenders are based on moral panic and fail to address the underlying issues.

Move on orders revive Victorian era

A proposed law rejects homelessness as a social issue, instead deeming homeless people a public nuisance who must be managed through the justice system.