Best Annabel Cresswell And Sumudu Thode Podcasts (2025)

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Name Suppression in Aotearoa: fairness or favouritism 40:03

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This podcast is brought to you by LexisNexis and the Criminal Bar Association NZ Annabel and Sumudu sit down with journalist Edward Gay to talk about name suppression. Eddie has spent 20 years covering high-profile cases from the Kahui twins to Philip Polkinghorne. They discuss the criteria for name suppression and balancing that with open reportin…

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Do we have serial killers in Aotearoa New Zealand? Featuring Detective Inspector Scott Beard 36:11

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That's Just Criminal is sponsored by LexisNexis and the Criminal Bar Association NZ Detective Inspector Scott Beard is one of the most experienced and recognised police officers in Aotearoa New Zealand and has been involved in a number of high profile investigations. Annabel and Sumudu spoke to Scott about if there have been serial killers in Aotea…

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The Secret Barrister: A Candid Conversation on a Broken System 31:04

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That's Just Criminal is sponsored by LexisNexis and the Criminal Bar Association NZ In this podcast episode of 'That's Just Criminal,' hosts Annabel Cresswell and Sumudu Thode welcome the acclaimed yet anonymous 'Secret Barrister' as their special guest*. Known for highlighting the intricate issues within the UK criminal justice system through blog…

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6: Under Surveillance with Private Investigator Tim McKinnel 28:29

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That's Just Criminal is sponsored by LexisNexis and the Criminal Bar Association NZ . In this episode of 'That's Just Criminal,' hosts Sumudu Thode and Annabel Cresswell are joined by New Zealand's renowned private investigator, Tim McKinnel. The discussion sheds light on the often misunderstood role of a private investigator in the criminal justic…

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5: So You Want to be a Barrister? Careers in Criminal Law in New Zealand 37:26

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That's Just Criminal is sponsored by LexisNexis and the Criminal Bar Association NZ. In this episode of "That's Just Criminal," hosts Sumudu Thode and Annabel Cresswell welcome Jacob Barry, a Crown Prosecutor and Partner at Meredith Connell, to discuss their different starts in criminal law. About Jacob: Jacob is a Partner at Meredith Connell, spec…

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4: Courtroom Confessions: Listener questions answered 33:08

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This podcast is powered byLexisNexis and the Criminal Bar Association NZ In this episode of 'That's Just Criminal,' hosts Annabel Cresswell and Sumudu Thode dive into a variety of listener-submitted questions. From handling difficult cases with no defence, balancing work and life as a defence barrister, to the dynamics of court duties and interacti…

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3: Judge vs Jury: A decision on the decision maker 40:03

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This podcast is powered by LexisNexis and Criminal Bar Association NZ In this episode of 'That's Just Criminal,' hosts Annabel Cresswell and Sumudu Thode welcome Andrew Hill, a seasoned lawyer and a member of the Criminal Bar Association New Zealand. The discussion centers on the critical decision of electing a trial by a judge or jury for cases wi…

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2: Behind the bar: How Lawyer X shook the justice system 37:52

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This rare interview with Rishi Nathwani SC delves into the case of Lawyers X / Nicola Gobbo, the Victorian Barrister turned police informant and the fallout of her actions, the actions of the Police, and the resulting Royal Commission of Enquiry. This podcast is proudly sponsored by LexisNexis and the Criminal Bar Association NZ About Rishi Nathwan…

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1: Is silence golden? The dilemma of giving evidence 28:09

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In this episode of 'That's Just Criminal,' hosts Annabel Cresswell and Sumudu Thode, along with guest Wayne McKean discuss how they navigate the decision-making process of clients’ giving evidence at Trial. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies, risks, and real-world experiences that shape a defence lawyer's approach in the…

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The podcast by criminal lawyers on justice, crime – and the legal line Esteemed criminal lawyers Annabel Cresswell and Sumudu Thode present “That’s Just Criminal” which delves into the fascinating world of criminal law. Proudly powered by the Criminal Bar Association and LexisNexis.By Annabel Cresswell and Sumudu Thode