Al Gillespie
International law expert on MFAT dealings with Saudi Arabia
A professor of international law says foreign ministry officials may have breached their human rights obligations when they granted permits for weapons exports to Saudi Arabia.
Documents obtained by… Audio
Al Gillespie on rising tensions between the US and China
Waikato University's International Law professor Dr Alexander Gillespie is the author of a series of books on The Laws of War and The Causes of War, and the prospect of war is something we want to… Audio
Trump's impeachment trial begins
Donald Trump's second impeachment trial began in the US Senate today with a US Capitol riot video described as chilling. Audio
Professor on Air NZ Saudi military revelations
Air New Zealand could be found to be complicit in war crimes after revelations one of its subsidiaries did work for the Royal Saudi Military, who are blocking supplies from getting into Yemen.
The… Audio
Coup in Myanmar: The latest developments
Professor of International Law, Al Gillespie, says the country is a powder keg of religious and social divide. Audio
House delivers Trump impeachment charge
Al Gillespie, Professor of International Law at Waikato University, speaks to The Panel. Audio
Pro Trump protester storm US Capital – Al Gillespie
We cross live to Washington DC where thousands of pro Trump protesters are clashing with police outside the US Capitol building. Audio
Trump's Blackwater pardon sparks Iraqi ire
Iraqis have reacted with outrage to Donald Trump's move to pardon four security guards from the security firm Blackwater who were jailed for a 2007 massacre that sparked an outcry over the use of… Audio
NZ's position in Five Eyes tension
Alexander Gillespie, Professor of Law at the University of Waikato shares his view on escalating tensions. Audio
NZ should back Australia over tariffs from China - Expert
A professor of international law says if Australia takes its complaints against China's trade impositions to the World Trade Organisation, New Zealand should support it. China has put tariffs of up to… Audio
Linton Military Camp soldier charged with espionage
A soldier based at the Linton Military Camp in Manawatu has been charged with espionage and a raft of other charges.
A punishment of up to 14 years' imprisonment could be meted out to the soldier… Audio
Trump's mission to bomb Iran could spark a war
Professor of International law, Al Gillespie talks to The Panel about the revelation Donald Trump wanted to start bombing Iran after he lost the US presidential election and of his intention to bring… Audio
US elections: Pompeo claims 'smooth transition'
The Panel discusses the latest developments in the US as Donald Trump refuses to concede. Audio
Al Gillespie on what a Biden presidency means for NZ
It's official -- Donald Trump has been ousted as the President of the United States. University of Waikato Professor of Law Al Gillespie joins the show to discuss what a Joe Biden presidency is likely… Audio
US election: What will result mean for NZ?
Professor of International Law, Al Gillespie, talks about the ramifications of the election for New Zealand. Audio
Combating COVID conspiracies in times of an election part 2
More discussion as Professor of Law Al Gillespie talks to The Panel about combating conspiracy theories online during the lead up to the election and how to shut down online fake news. Audio
Combating COVID conspiracies in times of an election
Professor of Law Al Gillespie talks to The Panel about combating conspiracy theories online during the lead up to the election and how to shut down online fake news. Audio
Christchurch mosque shooter labelled 'terrorist entity'
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ordered Christchurch mosque shooter Brenton Tarrant be officially labelled a "terrorist entity".
That means the mass murderer is now featured on a list of 20… Audio
Caution needed over rush to enhance police powers
Caution is being called over any rush to enhance police powers related to suspected terrorism. Authorities here are eyeing Britain's legal framework which, among other things, grants power to arrest… Audio
Sentence handed down to Christchurch mosque shooter today
The Christchurch mosque gunman has been sent to prison indefinitely in an historic move by the judge. Law Professor Al Gillespie talks about the hearing and the gunman's silence. Audio