Climate Change & Sustainability: Why legal education in IRL needs an overhaul
November 01, 2021 | posted by Irli | 5sc
As the UN Climate Conference, COP26, gets underway in the UK over the next two weeks to hammer out a deal on how the world is to bring its emissions down, we wanted to spotlight legal education in Ireland and the need for it to be updated in light of climate change and sustainability.
Barrister Sarah McGuckin
October 17, 2021 | posted by Irish Rule of Law International | 5sc
In the latest in our series, profiling Irish and Northern Irish lawyers and jurists who have worked abroad, or are working abroad, we spoke with Sarah McGuckin, from Downpatrick, Co. Down. Sarah began her legal career as a Barrister in Northern Ireland before moving into international development, where she worked on rule of law and human rights issues in Southern Africa, Myanmar and the Balkans. Last year, Sarah moved back home to Ireland and transitioned into the tech sector, where she is currently working for TikTok on their Legal Policy Operations team. Her role is a bridging function between law enforcement and TikTok, to protect users in emergency situations. She’s also involved with IRLI, volunteering on its advisory fundraising sub-committee.
Child Diversion Malawi - David, 18
September 26, 2021 | posted by Irli | 5sc
Our Child Diversion programme in Malawi - Mwai Wosinthika centers on diverting children, who come into conflict with the law, away from the formal criminal justice system. We’re continuing with our monthly series, profiling some of the children/teenagers who have taken part in our programme. Today, 18-year-old David (we’ve used a pseudonym to protect his identity).
Lawyer Jack Pope
September 19, 2021 | posted by Irli | 5sc
In the latest in our series profiling Irish and Northern Irish lawyers who have worked abroad, or are working abroad, we spoke with Jack Pope, from Sligo, who is a Human Rights Officer with the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and currently based in Kosovo. Jack has been working in human rights and international law for the past four years with both NGOs and international organisations, mainly on the analysis, monitoring and reporting of human rights issues. He previously worked on protection issues related to human rights defenders and journalists and on women, peace and security, including combatting gender-based violence in the DRC. A large part of his work involves writing on the implementation of human rights legislation by states and providing recommendations on how best to uphold human rights standards.
Magistrates' Trainings - Anthony Pitilizani Kapaswiche
September 12, 2021 | posted by Irli | 5sc
Continuing with our series interviewing Magistrates in Malawi who have availed of our trainings, today we're profiling Anthony Pitilizani Kapaswiche. His Worship Kapaswiche works with the Malawi Judiciary as an Assistant Registrar for the High Court. He became involved in legal work as a result of a long-held ambition to serve his nation through dispensing justice and ensuring the rule of law is upheld in Malawi.
Lawyer Alison de Bruir
August 20, 2021 | posted by Irli | 5sc
In the latest in our series profiling Irish and Northern Irish lawyers and barristers who have worked, or are working abroad, we spoke with Alison de Bruir, a barrister, originally from Kildare and now living and working in The Hague. Alison has been working as an international prosecution lawyer with the UN and the EU for nearly a decade.
Destination Justice Partners with IRLI
August 18, 2021 | posted by Irli | 5sc
Destination Justice and Irish Rule of Law International sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Magistrates' Trainings - Montfort Richard Misunje
August 12, 2021 | posted by Irli | 5sc
Continuing with our series, interviewing Magistrates in Malawi who have availed of our trainings, today we're profiling Montfort Richard Misunje. His Worship Misunje is a Senior Resident Magistrate in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe.
Child Diversion Malawi - James, 16
July 29, 2021 | posted by Irli | 5sc
Our Child Diversion programme in Malawi centers on diverting children, who come into conflict with the law, away from the formal criminal justice system. We’re continuing with our monthly series, profiling some of the children/teenagers who have taken part in our programme. Today, 16-year-old James (we’ve used a pseudonym to protect his identity).
Lawyer Cóman Kenny
July 16, 2021 | posted by Irli | 5sc
In the latest in our series profiling Irish and Northern Irish Lawyers who have worked, or are working abroad, we spoke with Cóman Kenny from Roscommon who is currently working as a lawyer with the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, which was created by the UN Human Rights Council to investigate the most serious international crimes and violations of international law committed in Myanmar since 2011. Cóman previously worked as a lawyer in the prosecution at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), commonly known as the Khmer Rouge Tribunal.
