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This podcast is brought to you by LexisNexis and the Criminal Bar Association NZ Annabel and Sumudu sit down with journalist Edward Gay to talk about name suppression. Eddie has spent 20 years covering high-profile cases from the Kahui twins to Philip Polkinghorne. They discuss the criteria for name suppression and balancing that with open reporting About Eddie: Edward Gay has worked as a journalist for the past 20 years, at the New Zealand Herald, Radio New Zealand and Stuff. He is currently a member of Stuff's In-depth national team. Eddie has covered many of the high-profile trials in the past 20 years including the Kahui case, David Bain's retrial, Jesse Kempson -- Grace Millane's killer -- and the trial of Philip Polkinghorne. He regularly opposes applications for name suppression. You can read his stories on Stuff.co.nz Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own views and views of our guests. Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as legal advice. Website: https://thats-just-criminal.captivate.fm/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-just-criminal/id1760434280 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64vXKFxggrKAKB2j6Zld67 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatsJustCriminal
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Asher Emanuel joins Annabel Cresswell and Sumudu Thode to talk about his first book, The Valley, that has had Steve Braunias raving. Together they dig into the parts of the justice system that rarely make the headlines. About Asher Asher Emanuel is a writer and lawyer based in Wellington. He has worked in various legal and investigative roles, and his writing on justice and policy issues has been published in mainstream and specialist publications. The Valley is his first book. Asher now works as a legal aid lawyer focusing on public law and human rights cases. He grew up in Auckland before moving to Wellington, where he studied law and English literature. Links: Website: https://bwb.co.nz/books/the-valley Instagram: @asheremanuel Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own views and views of our guests. Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as legal advice. Website: https://thats-just-criminal.captivate.fm/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-just-criminal/id1760434280 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64vXKFxggrKAKB2j6Zld67 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatsJustCriminal
This episode is brought to you by LexisNexis and the Criminal Bar Association NZ Annabel Cresswell and Sumudu Thode sit down with Christchurch Barrister, Kirsten Gray. It’s a conversation about grit, perspective, vulnerability and the people and moments that help us get through the tough times. Because sometimes there isn’t a magic answer. Sometimes, you just have to… keep going. About Kirsten: Kirsten specialises in all aspects of criminal law but has a particular expertise in unravelling criminal charges and trial work. She has undertaken over one hundred jury trials. Kirsten has practised criminal law for over twenty years. She regularly undertakes trials in the District and High Court and appears on appeals in the High Court and Court of Appeal. She frequently represents clients on bail, discharge without conviction and name suppression applications and on parole hearings. Links: Kirsten Gray: https://www.kirstengray.co.nz/ Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are our own views and views of our guests. Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as legal advice. LexisNexis: https://www.lexisnexis.com/en-nz Website: https://thats-just-criminal.captivate.fm/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-just-criminal/id1760434280 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64vXKFxggrKAKB2j6Zld67 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatsJustCriminal
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