John Hopkins

Guest writer

Dr. John Hopkins is a Professor of Law and Director of the LEAD Institute of Law, Emergencies and Disasters at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.

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What exactly is a national state of emergency, and why do we declare one?

Emergency declarations are vital in a time like this. The tricky part comes when the emergency ends.

By John Hopkins | 17th February, 2023