The Activist Lawyer podcast offers a platform for lawyers to share their story and journey into law and activism. Guests will discuss the challenges and highlights of their work as well as important cases, opinions on legal and political matters and will offer advice and tips for anyone interested in pursuing a career in human rights law, public interest law or criminal justice. The Activist Lawyer Podcast is brought to you by the Granite Podcast Studio.
Episodes
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Episode 55: Darren Lalor
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Sarah is joined by Barrister Darren Lalor who specialises in criminal law in Dublin. Darren talks about his unique journey into law which started in 2008 when Darren worked as a taxi driver in Dublin.
Darren will discuss the serious problems arising through the underfunded criminal legal aid system in Ireland, particularly in the District Court. Together with his colleagues across Ireland and further afield, Darren calls on everyone to support barristers on the 2nd May 2023 as they protest the abysmal legal aid rates outside courts around Ireland.
Listen in to find out more about Darren’s work and his activism to improve legal aid funding for barristers.