Producer Conor spoke with Simonette Bouler, of Community Law Canterbury, about the issue of independence in beneficiary investigation and appeal methods. He asked her what the process involves for beneficiaries when undergoing an appeal, and the discrepancies in investigations and rulings.
This week's discussion focuses on the persecution and prosecution of 'Green fairies' as well as law enforcement on medical cannabis and hemp product producers and users.
Lachlan spoke with Dr Jane Kelsey from the University of Auckland Law School about Labour's involvement in the new TPPA deal without the United States.
Law Professor Warren Brookbanks joins us to discuss the importance of jury service to our justice system, and how it was brought to New Zealand. Kelly and Conor also talk about free coffee and biscuits.
Lachlan spoke with Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft about his recent address to Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa (New Zealand Māori Law Society) Conference regarding the Oranga Tamariki Act.
Former MP Michael Laws, who is now the media spokesperson for NZ Rodeo Cowboys Association talks with Kelly about the treatment of animals in rodeos and the contentious issue of animal exploitation.
Andrew Little joins Lachlan for their weekly chat where they discuss Chris Finlayson's bill that would allow judges greater protection, bail law, and his view on Aotearoa becoming a republic.
Chris Fowlie talks about the Health Selecting Comittee contacting members of the public who admitted to breaking the law in submissions on The Medicinal Cannabis Bill.
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