Martin Hislop

Martin Hislop is a legal representative for Paul 'Gandalf' Smith, assisting him in pleading not guilty to charges related to the sale and possession of cannabis. His role underscores the legal complexities surrounding cannabis use and the emerging conversations about its regulation in New Zealand.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

0 wks

Reach

4,428

Power

193$

Sentiment

5.00

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
New Zealand	1	5.00	0.09%	+0%	4,822,233	4,428	$210,000	193$
Totals	1				4,822,233	4,428	$210,000	193$

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Recent Mentions

New Zealand: The third defendant’s lawyer, Martin Hislop, said his client was barely involved with the children. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Far North child abuse trial: Trio face 34 charges of violence and neglect

New Zealand: Defence lawyer Martin Hislop put to her that his client persuaded her to have sex, and she was never forced. 5

Rebecca Edwards Shannon Pitman

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Whangārei man on trial for 33 charges of sexual and physical violence, including 11 rapes, against five ex-partners

New Zealand: Defence lawyer Martin Hislop questioned the complainant about her allegations against the defendant. 5

Rebecca Edwards Geraldine Kelly Shannon Pitman

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: High Court hears Whangārei man allegedly abused 5 women over 15 years

New Zealand: Martin Hislop is the lawyer representing Paul Smith in his trial. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Court appearance of green fairy Paul ‘Gandalf’ Smith attracts protest, defiance