BA(Hons) LLB(Hons)(Otago) LLM(Harv)
Contact
Tel +64 3 479 8864
Office 10th Floor – 10C6
Email andrew.geddis@otago.ac.nz
Teaching
Andrew currently teaches parts of The Legal System and Public Law courses, as well as the Law and the Democratic Process and Bills of Rights: Theory and Practice papers.
Research interests
Election law, constitutional theory, rights law, contract law.
Andrew's research interests lie in the field of public law, rights jurisprudence and democratic theory, with a particular focus on the legal regulation of elections. He serves as the Faculty’s co-ordinator of external affairs.
Andrew's extensive media commentary on matters of public importance was recognised by his winning the 2019 Critic and Conscience of Society award. He writes frequent posts for pundit.co.nz, thespinoff.co.nz and rnz.co.nz.
In 2017, Andrew's article, "The Trans-Pacific Partnership in New Zealand's Constitution" won both the Sir Ian Barker Published Article Award and the Rex Mason Prize for Excellence in Legal Writing. His research may be viewed on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN).
Background
Andrew studied law and political studies at Otago University before attending Harvard Law School on a Fulbright Scholarship, where he completed his LLM degree.
Publications
Geddis, A. (2022). Indigenous peoples and electoral law. In J. A. Gardner (Ed.), Comparative election law. (pp. 71-89). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781788119023
Geddis, A. (2022). Parliament and the courts: Lessons from recent experiences. In J. Burrows & J. Finn (Eds.), Challenge and change: Judging in Aotearoa New Zealand. (pp. 135-156). Wellington, New Zealand: LexisNexis NZ.
Geddis, A. (2021). Liberty and the rule of law. In T. Brooking & T. M. Thompson (Eds.), A cultural history of democracy: In the age of empire (Vol. 5). (pp. 39-60). London, UK: Bloomsbury.
Geddis, A. (2021). The judiciary. In J. Hayward, L. Greaves & C. Timperley (Eds.), Government and politics in Aotearoa and New Zealand. (7th ed.) (pp. 169-179). Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
Geddis, A. (2021). Funding New Zealand's election campaigns: Recent stress points and potential responses. Policy Quarterly, 17(2), 9-13.
Geddis, A. (2022). Indigenous peoples and electoral law. In J. A. Gardner (Ed.), Comparative election law. (pp. 71-89). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781788119023
Chapter in Book - Research
Geddis, A. (2022). Parliament and the courts: Lessons from recent experiences. In J. Burrows & J. Finn (Eds.), Challenge and change: Judging in Aotearoa New Zealand. (pp. 135-156). Wellington, New Zealand: LexisNexis NZ.
Chapter in Book - Research
Geddis, A. (2021). Liberty and the rule of law. In T. Brooking & T. M. Thompson (Eds.), A cultural history of democracy: In the age of empire (Vol. 5). (pp. 39-60). London, UK: Bloomsbury.
Chapter in Book - Research
Geddis, A. (2021). The judiciary. In J. Hayward, L. Greaves & C. Timperley (Eds.), Government and politics in Aotearoa and New Zealand. (7th ed.) (pp. 169-179). Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
Chapter in Book - Research
Geddis, A. (2021). Funding New Zealand's election campaigns: Recent stress points and potential responses. Policy Quarterly, 17(2), 9-13.
Journal - Research Article
Geddis, A., & Jocelyn, S. (2021). End of life choice: Coming to New Zealand by the road less travelled. Australian Law Journal, 325(5), 325-331.
Journal - Research Article
Orr, G., & Geddis, A. (2021). Islands in the storm? Responses to foreign electoral interference in Australia and New Zealand. Election Law Journal, 20(1), 82-97. doi: 10.1089/elj.2020.0656
Journal - Research Article
High, A., & Geddis, A. (2021). Diplomatic assurances as a basis for extradition to the People's Republic of China. New Zealand Law Journal, (7), 226-228 & 254.
Journal - Research Article
Geddis, A., & Rodriguez Ferrere, M. B. (2021). New Zealand. In R. Albert, D. Landau, P. Faraguna & S. Drugda (Eds.), 2020 Global Review of Constitutional Law. (pp. 207-211). I•CONnect and the Clough Center. [Report Contribution].
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Geiringer, C., & Geddis, A. (2020). Judicial deference and emergency power: A perspective on Borrowdale v Director-General. Public Law Review, 31, 376-383.
Journal - Research Article
Young, J., & Geddis, A. (2020). Vox populi, vox Dei? Previewing New Zealand's public decision on assisted dying. Journal of Law & Medicine, 27, 937-951.
Journal - Research Article
Shiels, T., & Geddis, A. (2020). Tracking the pendulum swing on legislative entrenchment in New Zealand. Statute Law Review, 41(2), 207-225. doi: 10.1093/slr/hmz006
Journal - Research Article
Geddis, A., & Latu, A. (2020). Unlawful commands, Bills of Rights, and the common law. New Zealand Law Journal, (December), 393-396, 398.
Journal - Research Article
Edgeler, G., & Geddis, A. (2020). The power(lessness) of New Zealand's House of Representatives to summon the Crown's legal advice. Public Law Review, 31, 229-233. [Commentary].
Journal - Research Other
Geddis, A., & Rodriguez Ferrere, M. B. (2020). New Zealand. In R. Albert, D. Landau, P. Faraguna & S. Drugda (Eds.), 2019 Global Review of Constitutional Law. (pp. 239-243). I•CONnect and the Clough Center. Retrieved from https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3736382
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Geddis, A. (2020, May). The New Zealand lockdown and the law. Admin Law Blog. Retrieved from https://adminlawblog.org/2020/05/11/andrew-geddis-the-new-zealand-lockdown-and-the-law
Other Research Output
Geddis, A. and Geiringer, C. (2020, April). Is New Zealand's COVID-19 lockdown lawful?. UK Constitutional Law blog. Retrieved from https://ukconstitutionallaw.org/2020/04/27/andrew-geddis-and-claudia-geiringer-is-new-zealands-covid-19-lockdown-lawful/
Other Research Output
Geddis, A., & Ruru, J. (2019). Places as persons: Creating a new framework for Māori-Crown relations. In J. N. E. Varuhas & S. W. Stark (Eds.), The frontiers of public law. (pp. 255-274). Oxford, UK: Hart.
Chapter in Book - Research
Geddis, A., & Geddis, E. (2019). Addressing terrorism in New Zealand's low threat environment. In I. Cram (Ed.), Extremism, free speech and counter-terrorism law and policy. (pp. 172-209). Abingdon, UK: Routledge.
Chapter in Book - Research
Geddis, A., & Rodriguez Ferrere, M. B. (2019). New Zealand. In 2018 Global Review of Constitutional Law. (pp. 209-213). I•CONnect and the Clough Center. Retrieved from https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3471638&download=yes
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Rodriguez Ferrere, M. & Geddis, A. (2019, June). The New Zealand ourt of Appeal on extradiction to the PRC UK Constitutional Law Association. Retrieved from https://wp.me/p1cVqo-1KW
Other Research Output
Geddis, A., & Rodriguez Ferrere, M. B. (2018). New Zealand: The state of liberal democracy. In R. Albert, D. Landau, P. Faraguna & S. Drugda (Eds.), 2017 Global Review of Constitutional Law. (pp. 199-203). I•CONnect and the Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy. Retrieved from https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3215613
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Geddis, A. (2017). The philosophical underpinnings of human rights. In M. Bedggood, K. Gledhill & I. McIntosh (Eds.), International human rights law in Aotearoa New Zealand. (pp. 19-60). Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters.
Chapter in Book - Research
Geddis, A. (2017). From people's revolution to partisan reform: Recent electoral change in New Zealand. Election Law Journal, 16(2), 222-229. doi: 10.1089/elj.2016.0411
Journal - Research Article
Geddis, A. (2017). The case for allowing aid in dying in New Zealand. New Zealand Criminal Law Review, 3-28.
Journal - Research Article
Geddis, A. (2017). Judicial enforcement of New Zealand's reserved provisions. Public Law Review, 28, 289-292. [Commentary].
Journal - Research Other
Hailes, O., & Geddis, A. (2016). The Trans-Pacific Partnership in New Zealand's constitution. New Zealand Universities Law Review, 27, 226-262.
Journal - Research Article
Geddis, A. (2016). Parliamentary government in New Zealand: Lines of continuity and moments of change. International Journal of Constitutional Law, 14(1), 99-118. doi: 10.1093/icon/mow001
Journal - Research Article
Geddis, A. (2016). Rights scrutiny in New Zealand's legislative processes. Theory & Practice of Legislation, 4(3), 355-379. doi: 10.1080/20508840.2017.1289608
Journal - Research Article
