Jonathan Krebs
Three strikes sentencing proposal is 'bad law'
The Law Society today dismissed as bad law the 'three strikes' sentencing proposal, and warned it could put potential witnesses at risk. Audio
Calls to increase monitoring of home detention prisoners
The Sensible Sentencing Trust says criminals serving home detention sentences need to be monitored more closely. Audio
Law society urges careful weighing of jury trial changes
The Justice Minister Simon Power has suggested increasing the threshold for trial by jury in an effort to reduce backlog. Audio
More issues with the jury system
The trial of Taito Phillip Field has been delayed after more than half of the jury members were excused from duty. Audio
Law Society: Bail Act fine as is
We're joined by the Law Society criminal law convenor Jonathan Krebs. Audio
Law Society okay with decision to drop charges against Singh
The two charges of injuring with intent against Virender Singh were thrown out at a pre trial hearing. Audio
Investors May Only get Back 10 Percent of Investment
Company owner of Waipawa Finance and Waipawa Holdings accountant Warren Pickett is under investigation by the SFO. Audio
Criminal Justice System Changes Set in Motion
Far reaching changes to the criminal justice system have been set in motion with legislation. Audio
Court Treatment of Sex Crime Victims
Lawyers are questioning comments made by the Law Commission about the way victims of sex crimes are treated in court. Audio
Child Abuse in Court
Authored study on how child abuse victims are not treated well in court . Audio
Police Investigation into Rob Pope
Head of Law society Criminal Law Committee, Jonathan Krebs comments on the issue. Audio