Chris Gallavin
The Panel pre-show for 26 January 2015
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio
The Panel with Chris Gallavin and Lavina Good (Part 2)
Topics - there's been a deal of research about the importance of writing things down. In one fairly famous experiment students were asked to recall past trauma and put pen to paper about it. The… Audio
The Panel pre-show for 16 October 2014
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio
Police officers being investigated for giving false evidence
At least five police officers including a Canterbury area commander are being investigated for presenting false evidence in court two years ago. Audio
What next for Kim Dotcom?
A legal expert says Kim Dotcom's defence against piracy charges laid in the United States has been undermined by a ruling police raids on his mansion were lawful. Audio
Law professor demands answers over inmate phoning victim
A law professor says the Corrections Department must explain just how a convicted rapist was able to phone one of his victims from behind bars. Audio
Outspoken for 2 January 2014: Justice
Does New Zealand need a special legal commission to help guard against miscarriages of justice? Philippa Tolley speaks to Chris Gallavin from the Canterbury University Law School; a senior forensic… Audio
David Bain loses bid to access papers over compo claim
David Bain's legal team is shrugging off its loss in court to force the disclosure of key documents from the Minister of Justice, Judith Collins. Audio
Law expert says Scott Guy murder lines of inquiry fading
The Dean of Law at the University of Canterbury, Dr Chris Gallavin, says the police are running out of major lines of inquiry in the murder investigation of the Feilding farmer, Scott Guy. Audio
More on the legal options for schools closing down
Schools can apply for judicial review of Hekia Parata's decision. Audio
A law professor has more
The dean of law at Canterbury University Chris Gallavin is with us. Audio
Bain compensation report row remarkable - professor
An Associate Professor of law at Canterbury University Chris Gallavin says the whole Bain report business is remarkable. Audio
Public opinion unlikely to favour compensation for Bain
A legal expert believes the Government will have a hard time selling the idea of compensation for David Bain to the public. Audio
Scott Guy case: Where to from here?
The high profile murder case of Feilding farmer Scott Guy has gripped the country for nearly two years but after a NOT guilty verdict, his family and the rest of the country are still left wondering… Audio
Plea bargaining on the rise in New Zealand
A law specialist says there seems to be a growing trend towards plea bargaining in New Zealand courts which runs the risk of people getting off on lesser charges. Audio
