Victoria University Of Wellington - Podcast

Curious about the legal implications of the lockdown? Do you want to know more on the New Zealand Government’s legal framework during this COVID-19 situation and what it means for us in the future? Listen to our Law Faculty academics, led by Professor Geoff McLay, discuss the legal implications of the government’s response to COVID-19. In the second episode of the series, our Law Faculty academics, professor Geoff McLay, Dr Dean Knight, Dr Nessa Lynch and Dr Eddie Clark, continue their discussion on the legal implications of the government’s response to COVID-19. • Thursday's High Court decision on the legality of the lockdown - A v Ardern • The legal foundation of the lockdown and alert levels • Enforcing the lockdown • Government accountability now and in the future