The killings and crackdown of human rights defenders globally
January 21, 2024 | posted by Irli | 5sc
On the show this month, international human rights lawyer, Doreen Chen on how the demise of the rule of law is affecting human rights defenders.
Environmental Crime, Climate Litigation and Ecocide
December 21, 2023 | posted by Athanasios Anagnostopoulos | 35sc
The EU Commission, the EU Parliament and the EU Council agree to prevent environmental harm through criminal law.
The effectiveness of the ICC in delivering justice
December 18, 2023 | posted by Irli | 5sc
On the show this month, we’re in conversation with international criminal and human rights lawyer, Kate Gibson who talks about what shapes the workings of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Criminal and Public Law Update 2023
December 04, 2023 | posted by Sean McHale | 15sc
9th December 2023, 9:30am - 12:30pm | Chaired by Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly (Supreme Court)
The lingering psychosocial impact of the civil war in Sierra Leone
November 20, 2023 | posted by Irli | 5sc
On the programme this month, we discuss the continued impact the civil war in Sierra Leone has on its population, with human rights activist, Binta Mansaray.
Thomas Flanagan, Senior Legal Advisor, Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission
November 06, 2023 | posted by Sean McHale | 15sc
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.
Maud Sarliève talks about the proposed international crime of ecocide
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.
Gearóid Ó Cuinn of GLAN on suing European states over climate change
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 Sean McHale | 15sc
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 Sean McHale | 15sc
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.
Linda Kasonde on speaking truth to power
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 Sean McHale | 15sc
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.
