Law news

How the Clancy, Dickason trials differ

NZ law's extra "nuance" allows judges to use medical evidence to consider if a life sentence would be manifestly unjust despite the conviction for murder.

Law students inspire future advocates

What does it take to make a compelling legal argument? The Auckland Schools Legal Mooting competition gave high school students a chance to find out.

How can NZ better support lawyers?

Despite feeling work-related distress, research shows most lawyers are committed to the profession - a key point in considering how to address concerns. 

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.