Human Rights and Rule of Law in Israel and Palestine: Where to Next?
June 06, 2022 | posted by Irli | 5sc
We’re hosting, along with Trócaire and Christian Aid Ireland, an in-depth discussion with the Directors of the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) and B’Tselem, two of Israel & Palestine’s leading and most respected legal and human rights organisations, to hear about their pursuit of justice and accountability for breaches of international law in Israel and Palestine.
Dr Seán Columb
May 11, 2022 | posted by Irish Rule of Law International | 5sc
In the latest in our series, profiling Irish and Northern Irish people who work in the legal sphere, we spoke with Dr Seán Columb, who is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the School of Law and Social Justice, University of Liverpool, and who has done a great deal of work on organ trafficking.
Barrister Tara O'Leary
April 18, 2022 | posted by Irli | 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 Barrister Tara O’Leary, from County Kerry, who was called to the bar in England and Wales. She now practices in chambers in London, specialising in public law. Before that, Tara spent five years working on human rights and international criminal law in Ireland, the UK, Uganda and the Balkans.
“Changing State Behaviour: Can International Law Deter Further Aggression in Ukraine?”
March 30, 2022 | posted by Irli | 5sc
We’re delighted to be co-hosting, along with The Azure Forum for Contemporary Security Strategy, a roundtable online discussion this week, on Thursday – “Changing State Behaviour: Can International Law Deter Further Aggression in Ukraine?”
Lawyer Aisling Dwyer
March 20, 2022 | posted by Irli | 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 Aisling Dwyer, Partner at the law firm of the Maples Group. Aisling specialises in complex, high value, international cross border litigation and acts in some of Asia’s largest offshore corporate, insolvency/restructuring and shareholder disputes.
Lawyer Eric Tully
January 31, 2022 | posted by Irli | 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 Eric Tully, a lawyer from Co. Kildare. Eric works primarily in the field of International Criminal Law and since 2009, he has worked for the defence of five separate accused before three different Tribunals (International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) and he currently works on the defence team for an Accused before the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) in the Hague. He also worked as a Legal Officer with the UN peacekeeping mission to Southern Lebanon, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
Lawyer Una Wright
January 04, 2022 | posted by Irli | 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 Una Wright, an environmental lawyer, who grew up in Ballina in County Mayo. Una works as a Lawyer with the Departmental Solicitor’s Office (DSO) in Northern Ireland, advising the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), particularly on Brexit related matters. Una has been working in the environmental field for 9 years after returning to education to study for a masters in environmental law and sustainable development. Prior to this, she worked in a number of other legal roles in Dublin, New York and Melbourne.
Lawyer Paul Bradfield
November 26, 2021 | posted by Irli | 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 Paul Bradfield, who grew up in County Meath, and now works as a Prosecutor in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Dublin.
Climate Change & Sustainability: The Next Steps for the Legal Profession
November 06, 2021 | posted by Irli | 5sc
Over the last two weeks, we’ve been highlighting climate change and sustainability issues and their relevance to the legal sector, to coincide with the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26 which enters its final days in the UK.
Climate Change & Sustainability: The Lawyer’s Climate & Sustainability Ethical ‘Landmark’
November 06, 2021 | posted by Irli | 5sc
To coincide with the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, which is entering its second week in the UK, we’re continuing our focus on climate change and sustainability issues and their relevance to the legal community, especially to young lawyers entering the profession.
