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Leighton Smith Podcast #317 - February 25th 2026 - Jim Allan

Leighton Smith Podcast #317 - February 25th 2026 - Jim Allan

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For some considerable time, in countries with judicial systems like New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the U.S., the senior courts have been expanding their power.

Professor Jim Allan was commissioned to write an appraisal of a new 600+ page book for a U.S. law journal.

In summary, he concluded what one Supreme Court has been doing is “bonkers; flat out judicial supremacy”.

This is a book for anyone interested in the law and politics.

We also share comment on a range of current troublesome issues.

And we go to The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.

File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz OR Carolyn@newstalkzb.co.nz

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