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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 3 MIN

Bill Hodge: Retired Law Professor talks the issues with name suppression rules in our justice system

from Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · host Newstalk ZB

New Zealand's suppression laws are back in the spotlight. This comes after the Mowbray family called out those on TikTok who placed Mat Mowbray at the centre of a child abuse material case.The man who was jailed in this particular case has permanent name suppression and has been identified only as a member of a wealthy Kiwi family.But that didn’t stop people on social media from pointing the finger at Mowbray—and now the family are calling for a review of our suppression laws.Retired law professor Bill Hodge joined Ryan Bridge to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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