Criminal and Public Law Update 2023
December 04, 2023 | posted by Irish Rule of Law International | 5sc
Episode 9: Binta Mansaray
November 20, 2023 | posted by Irli | 5sc
On the programme this month, we discuss the psychosocial impact the civil war in Sierra Leone has had with human rights activist, Binta Mansaray.
Thomas Flanagan, Senior Legal Advisor, Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission
November 06, 2023 | posted by Irish Rule of Law International | 5sc
For the latest in our series profiling Irish and Northern Irish lawyers working in countries around the world, we spoke with Thomas Flanagan (Senior Legal Advisor, Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission) about his time working in the field of legal reform in Ukraine and Kosovo.
Episode 8: Maud Sarliève
October 05, 2023 | posted by Irli | 5sc
Our guest on Horsehair Wigs this month is Maud Sarliève, Human Rights and International Criminal Lawyer advocating for creative legal thinking to mitigate climate change and protect the environment. Maud explains ecocide, a newly proposed international crime.
Episode 7: Gearóid Ó Cuinn
September 04, 2023 | posted by Irli | 5sc
On our show this month, we speak to Gearóid Ó Cuinn, who teaches transnational human rights litigation at the Irish Centre for Human Rights in Galway and who is head of the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN).
Shedding Light on Torture in Malawi
August 21, 2023 | posted by Irish Rule of Law International | 5sc
Irish Rule of Law International is pleased to announce the publication of a collaborative report with Reprieve, CHREAA, SALC, and PASI. The report focuses on the issue of forced confessions within Malawi's legal landscape, highlighting the disproportionate impact on marginalised groups and emphasising the need for reforms.
Partner Series: UP Zambia
July 17, 2023 | posted by Irish Rule of Law International | 5sc
In the second edition of our ongoing series highlighting the work of our partner organisations worldwide, we spoke with Sara Larios and Kabota Kabwe Chipopola from Undikumbukire Project Zambia. Founded in 2014 in response to a lack of resources in the Zambian criminal justice system, the human rights organisation does brilliant work in providing legal and social assistance to at-risk children.
Episode 6: Linda Kasonde
June 29, 2023 | posted by Irli | 5sc
Our guest this month is Zambian lawyer and civil rights activist, Linda Kasonde.
James Douglas, Executive Director, Irish Rule of Law International
June 05, 2023 | posted by Irish Rule of Law International | 5sc
As you may have already heard, James Douglas recently became our new Executive Director. With us since 2020 as Director of Programmes, James has already made significant contributions to our work and brings with him eight years of previous experience working on different human rights issues for civil society and the United Nations. Following his appointment, he kindly agreed to answer a few questions for us.
Episode 5: Teresa Doherty
May 31, 2023 | posted by Irish Rule of Law International | 5sc