Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
@legallyfeminist.bsky.social
Am a Dr. Not the useful kind. Teach Evidence Law, International Human Rights, Gender & the Law at UC.
Researching online abuse, human rights, law. ASD-Dyspraxia 🌈
Instagram: @legally.feminist
Views are my own.
Researching online abuse, human rights, law. ASD-Dyspraxia 🌈
Instagram: @legally.feminist
Views are my own.
Pinned
Home
A call to the NZ Parliament to regulate AI
regulateai.nz
We’ve published an Open Letter calling on NZ leaders to deliver risk-based AI regulation & a national oversight body. AI has huge potential, but harms (deepfakes, gendered abuse, bias) are real and rising. Read the Letter (and sign it if you agree!) #nzpol
regulateai.nz
regulateai.nz
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
I love how the Nz police are trying to to pretend the problem is a couple of people. Like those men who were found innocent of assaulting louise nicholas but did jail time for assaulting other women. And the cops who covered it up. It’s a lot of individuals
November 11, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I love how the Nz police are trying to to pretend the problem is a couple of people. Like those men who were found innocent of assaulting louise nicholas but did jail time for assaulting other women. And the cops who covered it up. It’s a lot of individuals
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
@chrishipkins.bsky.social
Maybe now's the time to take your head out of your arse and start listening to your coalition partners instead of dunking on them
An apology wouldn't go amiss either
#nzpol
Maybe now's the time to take your head out of your arse and start listening to your coalition partners instead of dunking on them
An apology wouldn't go amiss either
#nzpol
Green MP Tamatha Paul doubles down on criticism of police
She says a "visible police presence" makes people feel "more on edge."
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 AM
@chrishipkins.bsky.social
Maybe now's the time to take your head out of your arse and start listening to your coalition partners instead of dunking on them
An apology wouldn't go amiss either
#nzpol
Maybe now's the time to take your head out of your arse and start listening to your coalition partners instead of dunking on them
An apology wouldn't go amiss either
#nzpol
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
Hello, the firefighters managed to raise $240,000!!! That’s enough to fund 3 new research projects for the Breast Cancer Cure.
Well done you thirsty bastards!
Well done you thirsty bastards!
THIS IS YOUR VERY LAST CHANCE! My friends and pin ups in the
Wāhine Toa Firefighter Calendar recreated their poses for me. But if you want the real thing AND to support Breast Cancer Cure. Get your orders in RIGHT NOW!!!
www.breastcancercure.org.nz
Wāhine Toa Firefighter Calendar recreated their poses for me. But if you want the real thing AND to support Breast Cancer Cure. Get your orders in RIGHT NOW!!!
www.breastcancercure.org.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Hello, the firefighters managed to raise $240,000!!! That’s enough to fund 3 new research projects for the Breast Cancer Cure.
Well done you thirsty bastards!
Well done you thirsty bastards!
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
They prosecuted the woman who made complaints against him. #nzpol
“Over a period of years, Lack said the woman attempted to report allegations of a serious physical, psychological and sexual nature by McSkimming, who was one of the most powerful police officers in the country.” #misogny #corruption
“Over a period of years, Lack said the woman attempted to report allegations of a serious physical, psychological and sexual nature by McSkimming, who was one of the most powerful police officers in the country.” #misogny #corruption
Police bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails instead
Suppressions fall away to reveal the full story of the downfall of a deputy police boss.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:19 AM
They prosecuted the woman who made complaints against him. #nzpol
“Over a period of years, Lack said the woman attempted to report allegations of a serious physical, psychological and sexual nature by McSkimming, who was one of the most powerful police officers in the country.” #misogny #corruption
“Over a period of years, Lack said the woman attempted to report allegations of a serious physical, psychological and sexual nature by McSkimming, who was one of the most powerful police officers in the country.” #misogny #corruption
Why spend any time looking at the horrific abuse and threats sent to women across the motu, including Wiles, Kate and others? People in power will always misuse the law in order to continue their abuse. #nzpol
This is utterly sickening, particularly the charges under HDCA. Many, many things from the 2021-2023 period of my life in terms of police (in)action related to threats made to me now must be viewed thru this unholy prism.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
Police bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails instead
Suppressions fall away to reveal the full story of the downfall of a deputy police boss.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Why spend any time looking at the horrific abuse and threats sent to women across the motu, including Wiles, Kate and others? People in power will always misuse the law in order to continue their abuse. #nzpol
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
This is utterly sickening, particularly the charges under HDCA. Many, many things from the 2021-2023 period of my life in terms of police (in)action related to threats made to me now must be viewed thru this unholy prism.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
Police bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails instead
Suppressions fall away to reveal the full story of the downfall of a deputy police boss.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 AM
This is utterly sickening, particularly the charges under HDCA. Many, many things from the 2021-2023 period of my life in terms of police (in)action related to threats made to me now must be viewed thru this unholy prism.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
Just seems a little short while ago that various government politicians, and people acting as their media surrogates, were outraged and scandalized by, and poured scorn on, comments from younger women politicians for suggesting many people don't trust cops.
Highest levels of the force - filth.
Highest levels of the force - filth.
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Just seems a little short while ago that various government politicians, and people acting as their media surrogates, were outraged and scandalized by, and poured scorn on, comments from younger women politicians for suggesting many people don't trust cops.
Highest levels of the force - filth.
Highest levels of the force - filth.
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
The powers of this Inspector-General of Police will need to be closely scrutinised.
See also paragraphs 637-639 of the IPCA report for their recommendations about how IPCA itself could be strengthened.
www.ipca.govt.nz/download/169...
See also paragraphs 637-639 of the IPCA report for their recommendations about how IPCA itself could be strengthened.
www.ipca.govt.nz/download/169...
November 11, 2025 at 4:58 AM
The powers of this Inspector-General of Police will need to be closely scrutinised.
See also paragraphs 637-639 of the IPCA report for their recommendations about how IPCA itself could be strengthened.
www.ipca.govt.nz/download/169...
See also paragraphs 637-639 of the IPCA report for their recommendations about how IPCA itself could be strengthened.
www.ipca.govt.nz/download/169...
Of course she was charged under the Harmful Digital Communications Act, rather than treating the allegations as serious (and they were serious). This is awful.
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Police 'failed' woman who accused Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending, her lawyer says
The allegations arose from an affair between McSkimming and the woman who at the time was a junior non-sworn police employee.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Of course she was charged under the Harmful Digital Communications Act, rather than treating the allegations as serious (and they were serious). This is awful.
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
That's a shame ... guess there's not enough rubes in AoNZ alone to run the RWNJ grift on.
Candace Owens reportedly cancels New Zealand talk
The controversial American commentator was due to host an event in Auckland in January.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
That's a shame ... guess there's not enough rubes in AoNZ alone to run the RWNJ grift on.
Has anyone asked the question - why was McSkimming able to obtain child pornography and bestiality images from Goolge searches? Google shouldn't even be returning those results. How's that AI detection going, eh?
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Hipkins calls for more robust vetting after it failed to identify McSkimming's behaviour
The Labour leader says it is "unacceptable" that former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's behaviour was not picked up in vetting for the role.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Has anyone asked the question - why was McSkimming able to obtain child pornography and bestiality images from Goolge searches? Google shouldn't even be returning those results. How's that AI detection going, eh?
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
Has anyone got a copy of this complaint? I am extremely interested in reading it.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Human rights complaint filed to United Nations over treatment of Māori
The 42 page complaint was submitted to the United Nations by a Māori health leader.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Has anyone got a copy of this complaint? I am extremely interested in reading it.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
Let’s be real: probably 80% of the people who support an under 16 social media ban will immediately hate it the first time Facebook asks for their id
November 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Let’s be real: probably 80% of the people who support an under 16 social media ban will immediately hate it the first time Facebook asks for their id
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
This is horrific.
It also disproportionately impacts on women who go back to retrain later in life- mostly after time at home engaging in care duties.
Now, older women are forced into poverty by this cruel neoliberal system we're in.
It also disproportionately impacts on women who go back to retrain later in life- mostly after time at home engaging in care duties.
Now, older women are forced into poverty by this cruel neoliberal system we're in.
'Dinner or debt': Pensions cut to cover student loan payments
'Dinner or debt': Pensions cut to cover student loan payments
One Taupō pensioner says she is still facing a $58,000 student loan from a business degree she took two decades ago.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 AM
This is horrific.
It also disproportionately impacts on women who go back to retrain later in life- mostly after time at home engaging in care duties.
Now, older women are forced into poverty by this cruel neoliberal system we're in.
It also disproportionately impacts on women who go back to retrain later in life- mostly after time at home engaging in care duties.
Now, older women are forced into poverty by this cruel neoliberal system we're in.
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
I watched a clip of Brian Tamaki speaking at the Free Speech Unin AGM, some of the audience appaulded when he called for banning the burka, banning halal, and banning foreign religions.
At the Free Speech meeting. The meeting for people who support Free Speech.
At the Free Speech meeting. The meeting for people who support Free Speech.
November 10, 2025 at 6:08 AM
I watched a clip of Brian Tamaki speaking at the Free Speech Unin AGM, some of the audience appaulded when he called for banning the burka, banning halal, and banning foreign religions.
At the Free Speech meeting. The meeting for people who support Free Speech.
At the Free Speech meeting. The meeting for people who support Free Speech.
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
Well, the survey reportedly asked about banning kids under 14 from social media. That is essentially the status quo under most social media terms of service, but with stricter enforcement implied by the word "banned".
There is a big difference between banning under 14s versus under 16s.
There is a big difference between banning under 14s versus under 16s.
The Ipsos facts on Boomers, parents and social media bans — Independent Education Union Victoria Tasmania
A global survey of attitudes towards education challenges some stereotypes and discovers worldwide support for a ban on social media for children under 14.
www.ieuvictas.org.au
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Well, the survey reportedly asked about banning kids under 14 from social media. That is essentially the status quo under most social media terms of service, but with stricter enforcement implied by the word "banned".
There is a big difference between banning under 14s versus under 16s.
There is a big difference between banning under 14s versus under 16s.
The state committed torture against those in their care in Lake Alice. The govt has also failed to provide adequate redress to survivors. One survivor is seeking some funds for an appeal in a court case against the govt. Have a read of their journey so far:
givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-m...
givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-m...
Help Me Take the NZ Government to the court of appeal to get a ruling they need to provide legal just torture redress
this is to Fund half my legal fees to take the New Zealand government to court for failure to comply with UN rulings on torture redress.
givealittle.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The state committed torture against those in their care in Lake Alice. The govt has also failed to provide adequate redress to survivors. One survivor is seeking some funds for an appeal in a court case against the govt. Have a read of their journey so far:
givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-m...
givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-m...
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
The only move that will make a difference is regulating social media platforms.
This policy is victim blaming on a massive scale by a Government that is too timid and too captured to deal with the real problem of unregulated internet capitalism.
Failing to do their jobs shouldn't receive any praise.
This policy is victim blaming on a massive scale by a Government that is too timid and too captured to deal with the real problem of unregulated internet capitalism.
Failing to do their jobs shouldn't receive any praise.
November 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The only move that will make a difference is regulating social media platforms.
This policy is victim blaming on a massive scale by a Government that is too timid and too captured to deal with the real problem of unregulated internet capitalism.
Failing to do their jobs shouldn't receive any praise.
This policy is victim blaming on a massive scale by a Government that is too timid and too captured to deal with the real problem of unregulated internet capitalism.
Failing to do their jobs shouldn't receive any praise.
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
Indeed. Also age verification / bans of social media will not address probably the worse source of alt-right indoctrination & misogyny, gaming chat.
Recalling the early dial-up days, it does offer opportunity for peer to peer digital Samizdat e-zines & videos, both good & bad.
Recalling the early dial-up days, it does offer opportunity for peer to peer digital Samizdat e-zines & videos, both good & bad.
November 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Indeed. Also age verification / bans of social media will not address probably the worse source of alt-right indoctrination & misogyny, gaming chat.
Recalling the early dial-up days, it does offer opportunity for peer to peer digital Samizdat e-zines & videos, both good & bad.
Recalling the early dial-up days, it does offer opportunity for peer to peer digital Samizdat e-zines & videos, both good & bad.
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
DEFINITELY NOT in the minority!!
We should be producing robust legislation aimed squarely at the providers of SM platforms, not targeting the end users 😑😑😑
We should be producing robust legislation aimed squarely at the providers of SM platforms, not targeting the end users 😑😑😑
November 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
DEFINITELY NOT in the minority!!
We should be producing robust legislation aimed squarely at the providers of SM platforms, not targeting the end users 😑😑😑
We should be producing robust legislation aimed squarely at the providers of SM platforms, not targeting the end users 😑😑😑
I'm in the minority here, I know, but I don't think this move is the right thing to do about online safety (at least, as a first - and only - step).
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon 'deeply supportive' of social media ban for under 16s
The government is looking at the Australian model and other bans with a view to introducing legislation before next year's election, Christopher Luxon says.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I'm in the minority here, I know, but I don't think this move is the right thing to do about online safety (at least, as a first - and only - step).
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
It’s great to see this editorial highlight the impact of abuse against local body politicians. But we must acknowledge the role media plays in all this. Whether it’s publishing rumours as fact (RNZ) or hysterical op eds from Soper and Hosking etc, we can no longer let it slide #nzpol (paywalled)
Editorial: Threats against local body politicians disgusting
OPINION: Everyone has a part to play in stamping out this behaviour.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
It’s great to see this editorial highlight the impact of abuse against local body politicians. But we must acknowledge the role media plays in all this. Whether it’s publishing rumours as fact (RNZ) or hysterical op eds from Soper and Hosking etc, we can no longer let it slide #nzpol (paywalled)
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
my take on this growing "roblox should be in the teen social media ban" discourse is that this is what happens when a government tells the electorate/the world that the way to deal with online harms is to ban something for kids, and let everyone else suffer.
Roblox shocks: online gaming platform should be snared by Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, experts and MPs say
Pressure mounts on Labor after Guardian Australia report documenting reporter’s week of virtual sexual harassment and violence while posing as a child avatar
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM
my take on this growing "roblox should be in the teen social media ban" discourse is that this is what happens when a government tells the electorate/the world that the way to deal with online harms is to ban something for kids, and let everyone else suffer.
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
Back on my "Meta scam ads" rage platform...
The question of why Meta seems incapable of preventing the prolific scam ads that flood its platforms was a curly one. Is it a technical challenge? Are scammers just too good at circumventing controls? Or did it all come down to the dollars?
The question of why Meta seems incapable of preventing the prolific scam ads that flood its platforms was a curly one. Is it a technical challenge? Are scammers just too good at circumventing controls? Or did it all come down to the dollars?
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Back on my "Meta scam ads" rage platform...
The question of why Meta seems incapable of preventing the prolific scam ads that flood its platforms was a curly one. Is it a technical challenge? Are scammers just too good at circumventing controls? Or did it all come down to the dollars?
The question of why Meta seems incapable of preventing the prolific scam ads that flood its platforms was a curly one. Is it a technical challenge? Are scammers just too good at circumventing controls? Or did it all come down to the dollars?
Reposted by Dr. Cassandra Mudgway
