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The Justice Edit features lawyers, judges, academics, and advocates working at the forefront of global justice.

Drawing on more than two decades of journalistic experience covering justice, climate and geopolitics, host Evelyn McClafferty explores the forces shaping the rule of law around the world. Through in-depth conversations with leading experts, the podcast examines international justice, war crimes, accountability, human rights, and the legal and political challenges facing democratic societies.

Guests have included international criminal and human rights lawyer Aonghus Kelly , human rights lawyer Darragh Mackin on the legacy of the Troubles , Amnesty Tech's Alia Al Ghussain, and Professor Ray Murphy of the Irish Centre for Human Rights.

Episodes have explored Ukraine's pursuit of accountability following Russia's full-scale invasion; the human rights impacts of climate change and extractivism; the role of technology companies in enabling harm and misinformation; and the complex legal questions arising from conflicts, including Gaza. The podcast also examines how international courts operate, the challenges they face, and what those challenges mean for justice worldwide.

At its heart, The Justice Edit connects complex international issues to the everyday realities that shape all of our lives, making global justice accessible, relevant and engaging for a broad audience.

The Justice Edit is produced by Irish Rule of Law International with the support of Irish Aid.

Podcast artwork is by Shehzil Malik, a Pakistani artist and illustrator whose work focuses on human rights, feminism, and stories from the Global South.

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The Rule of Law Under Fire: Claudio Visco on Ukraine, Gaza, and International Justice

June 30, 2026 | posted by | 5sc

The President of the International Bar Association (IBA), Claudio Visco talks about accountability, international justice, democracy and the future of the rule of law in an increasingly turbulent world.

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Unfinished Justice: Darragh Mackin on Legacy, Law and the Fight for Accountability

May 14, 2026 | posted by | 5sc

Human rights lawyer Darragh Mackin reflects on the enduring challenges of addressing the past—and what it takes to build meaningful reconciliation.

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Judicial Independence Is a Lifeline

February 26, 2026 | posted by | 5sc

Dame Siobhan Keegan, Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, on peacebuilding, institutional resilience and safeguarding public trust.

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Mary McAleese on the Rule of Law

December 19, 2025 | posted by | 5sc

Former President of Ireland and academic lawyer Dr Mary McAleese delivers a powerful and wide-ranging address on democracy, human dignity, planetary health, and the rule of law .

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El Salvador’s policy of mass incarceration

September 13, 2025 | posted by | 5sc

The Americas director of Human Rights Watch, Juanita Goebertus Estrada sits down with us this month to talk about El Salvador’s policy of mass incarceration.

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What’s the future of overseas development aid?

July 21, 2025 | posted by | 5sc

Dr. Patrick Paul Walsh of the School of Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin talks to us about the future of overseas aid.

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Justice, in unruly times

June 02, 2025 | posted by | 5sc

International criminal and human rights lawyer, Aonghus Kelly is our guest on the podcast this month.

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What is the rule of law?

May 09, 2025 | posted by | 5sc

What does the rule of law mean? That’s the question on our podcast this month, with our guest Maria McCloskey, Irish Rule of Law International’s (IRLI) Executive Director.

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Why we need to rein in Big Tech

April 04, 2025 | posted by | 5sc

Alia Al Ghussain, a researcher and advisor with Amnesty Tech, talks about the huge need to centre human rights in the technology sector.

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Impunity for Israeli leadership despite ICC arrest warrants?

March 07, 2025 | posted by | 5sc

Dr. John Reynolds of Maynooth University discusses the reaction of states to the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s former defence minister Yoav Gallant over suspected war crimes in Gaza.

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About the Podcast

The Justice Edit is produced by Irish Rule of Law International with the support of Irish Aid.

Podcast artwork is by Shehzil Malik, a Pakistani artist and illustrator whose work focuses on human rights, feminism, and stories from the Global South.

Subscribe to our podcast on:

The Rule of Law Under Fire: Claudio Visco on Ukraine, Gaza, and International Justice

The President of the International Bar Association (IBA), Claudio Visco talks about accountability, international justice, democracy and the future of the rule of law in an increasingly turbulent world.

Unfinished Justice: Darragh Mackin on Legacy, Law and the Fight for Accountability

Human rights lawyer Darragh Mackin reflects on the enduring challenges of addressing the past—and what it takes to build meaningful reconciliation.

Judicial Independence Is a Lifeline

Dame Siobhan Keegan, Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, on peacebuilding, institutional resilience and safeguarding public trust.

Mary McAleese on the Rule of Law

Former President of Ireland and academic lawyer Dr Mary McAleese delivers a powerful and wide-ranging address on democracy, human dignity, planetary health, and the rule of law .

El Salvador’s policy of mass incarceration

The Americas director of Human Rights Watch, Juanita Goebertus Estrada sits down with us this month to talk about El Salvador’s policy of mass incarceration.

What’s the future of overseas development aid?

Dr. Patrick Paul Walsh of the School of Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin talks to us about the future of overseas aid.

Justice, in unruly times

International criminal and human rights lawyer, Aonghus Kelly is our guest on the podcast this month.

What is the rule of law?

What does the rule of law mean? That’s the question on our podcast this month, with our guest Maria McCloskey, Irish Rule of Law International’s (IRLI) Executive Director.

Why we need to rein in Big Tech

Alia Al Ghussain, a researcher and advisor with Amnesty Tech, talks about the huge need to centre human rights in the technology sector.

Impunity for Israeli leadership despite ICC arrest warrants?

Dr. John Reynolds of Maynooth University discusses the reaction of states to the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s former defence minister Yoav Gallant over suspected war crimes in Gaza.

Our Podcast

About the Podcast

The Justice Edit is produced by Irish Rule of Law International with the support of Irish Aid.

Podcast artwork is by Shehzil Malik, a Pakistani artist and illustrator whose work focuses on human rights, feminism, and stories from the Global South.

Subscribe to our podcast on:

The President of the International Bar Association (IBA), Claudio Visco talks about accountability, international justice, democracy and the future of the rule of law in an increasingly turbulent world.

Human rights lawyer Darragh Mackin reflects on the enduring challenges of addressing the past—and what it takes to build meaningful reconciliation.

Dame Siobhan Keegan, Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, on peacebuilding, institutional resilience and safeguarding public trust.

The Americas director of Human Rights Watch, Juanita Goebertus Estrada sits down with us this month to talk about El Salvador’s policy of mass incarceration.

Dr. Patrick Paul Walsh of the School of Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin talks to us about the future of overseas aid.

International criminal and human rights lawyer, Aonghus Kelly is our guest on the podcast this month.

What does the rule of law mean? That’s the question on our podcast this month, with our guest Maria McCloskey, Irish Rule of Law International’s (IRLI) Executive Director.

Alia Al Ghussain, a researcher and advisor with Amnesty Tech, talks about the huge need to centre human rights in the technology sector.

Dr. John Reynolds of Maynooth University discusses the reaction of states to the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s former defence minister Yoav Gallant over suspected war crimes in Gaza.

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