Kevin Riordan
Kevin Riordan is the Chief Judge of the Court Martial of New Zealand, overseeing military legal proceedings. He recently presided over the case of a soldier who attempted espionage, where he acknowledged the defendant's desperation but ultimately deemed the soldier's actions as disproportionate and naïve, reflecting the serious nature of breaches of military trust.
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Chief Judge of the Court Martial of New Zealand, Kevin Riordan, said he and the panel of three military members spent more time in their day-long deliberation on where to send the soldier than on any other point.
What life at Burnham Military Camp’s detention centre will look like for attempted spy
New Zealand· 2025-08-23
Chief Judge of the Court Martial of New Zealand, Kevin Riordan, said the panel had taken into account the soldier’s desperation in sentencing him.
Why was a NZ soldier guilty of attempted espionage trying to defect to foreign country?New Zealand· 2025-08-20
