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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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ICJ climate justice opinion should look beyond the Paris Agreement

January 31, 2025 | posted by | 5sc

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

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A heartfelt tribute to James Douglas

December 30, 2024 | posted by | 5sc

Human rights lawyer Pat de Brún reflects on the life and work of James Douglas.

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New Era for ICC reparative justice

November 29, 2024 | posted by | 5sc

Our guest this month is the Executive Director of the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) at the International Criminal Court (ICC), Deborah Ruiz Verduzco.

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Selling a kidney - a biological currency of last resort

October 25, 2024 | posted by | 5sc

Our guest this month is Dr Seán Columb, who for over 10 years has been investigating the illegal organ trade.

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Rule of law to play central role in our changing energy sector

September 16, 2024 | posted by | 5sc

On this month’s show, we discuss how principles related to the rule of law will be the primary drivers in the shift towards cleaner technologies and a healthier environment, in a lively conversation with Irish professor, Raphael Heffron.

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How an investor protection regime is stalling climate action and instead paying polluters

July 08, 2024 | posted by | 5sc

It’s been dubbed litigation terrorism - investor state dispute settlement clauses or ISDS mechanisms – and on this month’s show, we talk about it with Stéphanie Caligara, a French qualified lawyer and consultant with the Global Legal Action Network.

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The culture of impunity in Mexico around the disappearance of thousands of women

June 04, 2024 | posted by | 5sc

Legal expert, Rhea Kneifati, who specialises in sexual and gender-based investigations talks to us on the show this month.

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Ray Murphy says there is a legal case for genocide against Israel

April 29, 2024 | posted by | 5sc

Human rights lawyer and professor at the Irish Centre for Human Rights in Galway, Ray Murphy talks about the current situation in Gaza and the legality of the Israel-Hamas war.

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IRLI Team Malawi discuss the ripple effects of an under-resourced criminal justice system

March 26, 2024 | posted by | 5sc

IRLI Team Malawi Interview

We sit down with some of Irish Rule of Law International’s (IRLI) Malawi team this month to discuss how the country’s poverty is affecting its justice institutions.

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Fighting for justice for women and girls in Malawi

February 26, 2024 | posted by | 5sc

On the show this month: Sarai Chisala-Templehoff, a Malawian human rights and social justice lawyer.

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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:

ICJ climate justice opinion should look beyond the Paris Agreement

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

A heartfelt tribute to James Douglas

Human rights lawyer Pat de Brún reflects on the life and work of James Douglas.

New Era for ICC reparative justice

Our guest this month is the Executive Director of the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) at the International Criminal Court (ICC), Deborah Ruiz Verduzco.

Selling a kidney - a biological currency of last resort

Our guest this month is Dr Seán Columb, who for over 10 years has been investigating the illegal organ trade.

Rule of law to play central role in our changing energy sector

On this month’s show, we discuss how principles related to the rule of law will be the primary drivers in the shift towards cleaner technologies and a healthier environment, in a lively conversation with Irish professor, Raphael Heffron.

How an investor protection regime is stalling climate action and instead paying polluters

It’s been dubbed litigation terrorism - investor state dispute settlement clauses or ISDS mechanisms – and on this month’s show, we talk about it with Stéphanie Caligara, a French qualified lawyer and consultant with the Global Legal Action Network.

The culture of impunity in Mexico around the disappearance of thousands of women

Legal expert, Rhea Kneifati, who specialises in sexual and gender-based investigations talks to us on the show this month.

Ray Murphy says there is a legal case for genocide against Israel

Human rights lawyer and professor at the Irish Centre for Human Rights in Galway, Ray Murphy talks about the current situation in Gaza and the legality of the Israel-Hamas war.

IRLI Team Malawi discuss the ripple effects of an under-resourced criminal justice system

We sit down with some of Irish Rule of Law International’s (IRLI) Malawi team this month to discuss how the country’s poverty is affecting its justice institutions.

Fighting for justice for women and girls in Malawi

On the show this month: Sarai Chisala-Templehoff, a Malawian human rights and social justice lawyer.

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

Human rights lawyer Pat de Brún reflects on the life and work of James Douglas.

Our guest this month is the Executive Director of the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) at the International Criminal Court (ICC), Deborah Ruiz Verduzco.

Our guest this month is Dr Seán Columb, who for over 10 years has been investigating the illegal organ trade.

On this month’s show, we discuss how principles related to the rule of law will be the primary drivers in the shift towards cleaner technologies and a healthier environment, in a lively conversation with Irish professor, Raphael Heffron.

It’s been dubbed litigation terrorism - investor state dispute settlement clauses or ISDS mechanisms – and on this month’s show, we talk about it with Stéphanie Caligara, a French qualified lawyer and consultant with the Global Legal Action Network.

Legal expert, Rhea Kneifati, who specialises in sexual and gender-based investigations talks to us on the show this month.

Human rights lawyer and professor at the Irish Centre for Human Rights in Galway, Ray Murphy talks about the current situation in Gaza and the legality of the Israel-Hamas war.

We sit down with some of Irish Rule of Law International’s (IRLI) Malawi team this month to discuss how the country’s poverty is affecting its justice institutions.

On the show this month: Sarai Chisala-Templehoff, a Malawian human rights and social justice lawyer.

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