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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.

The podcast is funded by Irish Aid.

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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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The killings and crackdown of human rights defenders globally

January 21, 2024 | posted by | 5sc

On the show this month, international human rights lawyer, Doreen Chen on how the demise of the rule of law is affecting human rights defenders.

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The effectiveness of the ICC in delivering justice

December 18, 2023 | posted by | 5sc

On the show this month, we’re in conversation with international criminal and human rights lawyer, Kate Gibson who talks about what shapes the workings of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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The podcast is funded by Irish Aid.

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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.

The killings and crackdown of human rights defenders globally

On the show this month, international human rights lawyer, Doreen Chen on how the demise of the rule of law is affecting human rights defenders.

The effectiveness of the ICC in delivering justice

On the show this month, we’re in conversation with international criminal and human rights lawyer, Kate Gibson who talks about what shapes the workings of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Our Podcast

About the Podcast

The podcast is funded by Irish Aid.

Subscribe to our podcast on:

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.

On the show this month, international human rights lawyer, Doreen Chen on how the demise of the rule of law is affecting human rights defenders.

On the show this month, we’re in conversation with international criminal and human rights lawyer, Kate Gibson who talks about what shapes the workings of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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