Activist Lawyer
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.
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Episodes
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Are Immigration and Asylum practitioners at breaking point? Sarah is joined by Dr Jo Wilding who reveals some stark findings through her publications and research on immigration and the legal aid market including capacity for casework and of course funding. As well as her core research, Jo also discusses her fascinating journey into law. A true Activist Lawyer experience!
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
This month saw the announcement of reforms to penal policies in the Republic of Ireland – changes that have the potential to radically overhaul how the courts, Probation Service and Prison Service deal with those convicted of crimes.
We were delighted to be joined by Saoirse Brady, Executive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust to talk about the work of this organisation at such a crucial time. Saoirse, a non-practicing lawyer, takes us on her career journey which is truly inspiring and informative. Not to be missed!
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
In this episode, Sarah & Jack are joined by David Renton who is a barrister, and has represented clients in a number of high-profile cases, especially concerning trade union rights and the protection of free speech.
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
In this week's episode, Sarah and Jack are joined by Dr Yassin Brunger, a Lecturer in Human Rights Law and Co-Director of the Gender Justice and Society Research Network at Queen’s University Belfast.
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
Beyond Skin are creative Innovators in Peacebuilding: Enabling the Arts as the dialogue to assist the development of a more peaceful, equal and intercultural society free from racism & sectarianism.
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
In this week's episode Sarah and Jack are joined by Michael Clements, Lawyer at the European Court of Human Rights · Council of Europe
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
In this week's episode, Sarah and Jack are joined by Emma Mcllveen, a barrister who primarily specialises in employment law.
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
In this week's episode, Sarah and Jack are joined by Eoghan O’Sullivan.