Secretariat

Prof Chris Gallavin is the former Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Massey University.

He is the current Director of New Zealand Centre for Global Studies, and Coordinator for the Global Law and Governance Programme.

Chris is recognised nationally and internationally as an expert in the area of criminal justice. He has presented at more than 35 conferences, and has in excess of 1000 media citations.

His contribution to Independent Research Solutions is highly valuable and ensures complex legal policy concerns are considered. Chris offers legal consultancy services of the highest standard.

Kiraan Chetty is Deputy Director of the New Zealand Centre for Global Studies, and Senior Research Fellow in the Global Law and Governance Programme.

A social and political philosopher, Kiraan has a BA in Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, a BA Hons (First Class Honours) in Philosophy, and an MA in Philosophy from the University of Auckland. 

Recipient of the Harry Hodson Prize (The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs) and the GWR Ardley Research Award (University of Auckland), Kiraan’s research focus is on connections between identity, community, and justice on the global level. For a recent publication, see Chetty, Kiraan. ‘The Theory and Practice of Self-Determination at the UN: Challenges for International Law, Prospects for Global Governance‘ (Global Studies Research Series 10, 2023).