About the Podcast

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

Drawing on over two decades of journalistic experience reporting on justice, climate and geopolitics, The Justice Edit host Evelyn McClafferty explores themes such as the rule of law, international justice, war crimes, investigations and accountability, and human rights. Guests have included international criminal and human rights lawyer Aonghus Kelly, Amnesty Tech's Alia Al Ghussain, and Professor Ray Murphy of the Irish Centre for Human Rights.

Recent episodes have explored Ukraine's pursuit of accountability following Russia's invasion; the human rights consequences of climate breakdown and extractivism; the role of technology companies in enabling harm and misinformation; and the legal questions surrounding conflicts, including in Gaza. The podcast also examines how international courts function — and where the global justice system is under strain.

At its core, The Justice Edit connects complex international issues to the everyday realities that affect us all.

A new episode is released monthly.

The podcast is funded by Irish Aid.

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

May 14, 2026 | posted by Irli | 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 Irli | 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 Irli | 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 Irli | 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 Irli | 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 Irli | 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 Irli | 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 Irli | 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 Irli | 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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ICJ climate justice opinion should look beyond the Paris Agreement

January 31, 2025 | posted by Irli | 5sc

The Director of CIEL’s Climate & Energy Program, Nikki Reisch is our guest this month.

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