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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.
Episodes
Activist LawyerEpisode 83: Úna Boyd
In this week's episode, Sarah is joined in the studio by Immigration Solicitor, Úna Boyd who works with the Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ)…
Activist LawyerEpisode 82: Harriet Wistrich
In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by Harriet Wistrich who is the founder and director of the Centre for Women's Justice. Harriet previously worked as a…
Activist LawyerEpisode 81: Ciaran Moynagh
Sarah sits down with solicitor Ciaran Moynagh from Phoenix Law in Belfast. Ciaran talks about how he became a lawyer specialising in human rights, equality…
Activist LawyerEpisode 80: Enda McGarrity
Sarah is joined in the studio by solicitor Enda McGarrity who works with law firm P.A. Duffy & Co Solicitors. Enda talks about his work on the UK Covid-19…
Activist LawyerEpisode 79: Do Right and Fear No One: Interview with Leslie Thomas KC
In this episode Sarah meets Leslie Thomas KC with Garden Court Chambers and Professor of Law at Gresham College. We discuss some of Leslie’s impressive…
Activist LawyerEpisode 78: Khaled Quzmar
As part of our series focusing on the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Palestine, Sarah is joined by Khaled Quzmar, human rights lawyer and General Director of…
Activist LawyerEpisode 77: Liam Herrick
Today’s episode features Executive Director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, Liam Herrick. Liam and Sarah discuss the history of the ICCL and its…
Activist LawyerEpisode 76: IWD24: Dr Maebh Harding and Professor Aoife O’Donoghue
To mark International Women’s Day 2024 we are joined by Dr Maebh Harding and Professor Aoife O’Donoghue to discuss the network Doing Feminist Legal Work. DFLW…
Activist LawyerEpisode 75: Professor Shane Darcy, Nadeen Yousef and Ramez Hayek
Continuing with our series focusing on events unfolding in Palestine we speak to Professor Shane Darcy, Nadeen Yousef and Ramez Hayek from the Irish Centre for…
Activist LawyerEpisode 74: Maryam
This episode of Activist Lawyer sheds light on the horrific circumstances facing women in Afghanistan. As we approach International Women’s Day, we ask…
Activist LawyerEpisode 73: Cristina Stamatescu
Sarah is joined by Dublin based solicitor Cristina Stamatescu to talk about her unique journey to becoming a human rights practitioner. Cristina discusses the…
Activist LawyerEpisode 72: Dr Munir Nuseibah
Human rights lawyer and law professor at Al-Quds University, Dr Munir Nuseibah shares his opinion on Israel before the ICJ, the importance of states joining…
Activist LawyerEpisode 71: Soraida Hussein
Sarah is joined by renowned women’s activist and co-founder of the Women’s Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling, Palestine, Soraida Hussein to discuss the…
Activist LawyerEpisode 70: Tamara Tamimi
In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by Tamara Tamimi. Tamara is a Palestinian born in Jerusalem. Tamara holds an MA degree in Human Rights Law from SOAS…
Activist LawyerEpisode 69: Professor Donncha O’Connell
In this week's episode, Sarah speaks with Professor Donncha O’Connell, Established Professor of Law in the School of Law, University Galway.
Activist LawyerEpisode 68: Gary Daly
In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by human rights solicitor and partner with Daly Khurshid Solicitors, Gary Daly. Gary discusses the effectiveness of…
Activist LawyerEpisode 67: Danielle Ayres
Sarah is joined by employment law specialist Danielle Ayres of Primas Law. Danielle shares her experience as a solicitor, juggling family life and supporting…
Activist LawyerEpisode 66: Honza Cervenka
In this week's episode, our host, Sarah, is joined by solicitor of England & Wales and a California attorney, Honza Cervenka from law firm McAllister Olivarius.
Activist LawyerEpisode 65: Ciarán Mulholland
Sarah speaks with solicitor Ciarán Mulholland from Mulholland Law about his extensive work on criminal justice matters. Ciarán discusses the criminal legal aid…
Activist LawyerEpisode 64: Richard Port MBE
Sarah is joined by solicitor Richard Port MBE who works in family law as a partner with George Green Solicitors in the West Midlands. Richard specialises in…
Activist LawyerEpisode 63: Siobhán Conlon
Sarah meets Dublin based solicitor Siobhán Conlon who is a human rights lawyer specialising in criminal defence and immigration. Siobhán discusses the…
Activist LawyerEpisode 62: Aonghus Kelly
Sarah is joined by lawyer Aonghus Kelly who talks about his new role as senior adviser on prosecution of international crimes with the European Union Advisory…
Activist LawyerEpisode 61: Gavin Booth
In this week's episode, Sarah meets with solicitor Gavin Booth from Phoenix Law to discuss his views on the ongoing attacks on lawyers working on human rights…
Activist LawyerEpisode 60: Christopher Stanley
Sarah is joined by lawyer Christopher Stanley who is a litigation consultant with the law firm KRW Law. Christopher is a widely published legal contributor and…
Activist LawyerEpisode 59: Maria McCloskey and Hilary Perry
This episode of Activist Lawyer features Maria McCloskey and Hilary Perry from the PILS Project – Northern Ireland’s dedicated hub for public interest…
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Episode 58: Welcome back
Welcome back to the Activist Lawyer podcast! We had a short break to get ready for our next series! Our host, Sarah Henry, will take listeners through season…
Activist LawyerEpisode 57: Mary Lawlor
It was an absolute pleasure to interview Ms Mary Lawlor, Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders. Mary discusses her fascinating career devoted to human…
Activist LawyerEpisode 56: India Fahy
Sarah is joined by lawyer India Fahy who is an advocate for Integrated Education in Northern Ireland. India talks about the importance of moving on from…
Activist LawyerEpisode 55: Darren Lalor
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…
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Episode 54: Edel Finn
This is a special episode of Activist Lawyer highlighting the fantastic efforts of Dublin-based Lawyer Edel Finn who set up a fundraiser to distribute…
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Episode 53: Kevin Winters
Sarah talks with leading human rights solicitor, Kevin Winters of KRW Law in this slightly longer recording of Activist Lawyer. Kevin has been at the cutting…
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Episode 52: Aoife Kelly Desmond
The first episode of 2023 kicks off with Aoife Kelly Desmond, Managing Solicitor at Mercy Law Resource Centre, Dublin. Aoife talks about transitioning from…
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Episode 51: Jonathan McKeown
Meet the solicitor who inspired Activist Lawyer, Jonathan McKeown from JMK Solicitors. Jonathan takes us back to Autumn 2020 to talk about the origin of the…
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Episode 50: Kevin Hanratty
Sarah is joined by Kevin Hanratty, Director of Human Rights Consortium to discuss the engaging and imperative work his organisation undertakes to advance the…
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Episode 49: Owen Beattie
In this weeks episode, our host Sarah, is joined by solicitor Owen Beattie who talks about his journey into human rights, public interest law and criminal…
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Episode 48: Jude Copeland
In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by Jude Copeland, Legal Technology Specialist, from Cleaver Fulton Rankin who intrigues us with an honest and frank…
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Episode 47: Qays Sediqi
In this episode Sarah is joined by solicitor Qays Sediqi who specialises in human rights law and immigration. Qays represents clients who boarded the plane…
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Episode 46: Dr Jo Wilding
Are Immigration and Asylum practitioners at breaking point? Sarah is joined by Dr Jo Wilding who reveals some stark findings through her publications and…
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Episode 45: Saoirse Brady
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…
Activist LawyerEpisode 44: David Renton
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…
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Episode 43: Welcome back!
In this week's episode, Sarah and Jack are back in the studio!
Activist LawyerEpisode 42: Yassin Brunger
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…
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Epiosde 41: Beyond Skin
Beyond Skin are creative Innovators in Peacebuilding: Enabling the Arts as the dialogue to assist the development of a more peaceful, equal and intercultural…
Activist LawyerEpisode 40: Michael Clements
In this week's episode Sarah and Jack are joined by Michael Clements, Lawyer at the European Court of Human Rights · Council of Europe
Activist LawyerEpisode 39: Rachel Killean
In this week's episode, Sarah and Jack are joined by Rachel Killean.
Activist LawyerEpisode 38: Emma McIlveen
In this week's episode, Sarah and Jack are joined by Emma Mcllveen, a barrister who primarily specialises in employment law.
Activist LawyerEpisode 37: Eoghan O’Sullivan
In this week's episode, Sarah and Jack are joined by Eoghan O’Sullivan.
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Episode 36: Colin Yeo
In this episode, Sarah and Jack are joined by Colin Yeo, Immigration and asylum barrister, blogger, writer and consultant at Garden Court Chambers in London…
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Episode 35: Stop Street Harassment NI
In this episode, Sarah and Jack are joined by Hannah Campbell and Kristen Wallace, Founders of 'Stop Street Harassment NI'.
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Episode 34: Activist Lawyer is back with Season 3!
Sarah & Jack are back recording in Granite Podcast Studio!
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Episode 33: Louise Crowley
In this week’s episode, Sarah and Jack are joined by Professor Louise Crowley, family law expert at the School of Law, University College Cork, Ireland. Louise…
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Episode 32: Justice Shireen Avis Fisher
In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by a special guest, Justice Shireen Avis Fisher who sits on the Hague. Judge Fisher spoke to Sarah about her work with…
Activist LawyerEpisode 31: Mary Kitson
In this week’s episode, Sarah and Jack are joined in the studio by Mary Kitson, Senior Legal Officer at the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. Mary…
Activist LawyerEpisode 30: Rachel Woods
In this week's episode, Rachel speaks to Sarah and Jack about her role in the development of important legislation particularly in respect of domestic abuse…
Activist LawyerEpisode 29: Declan Owens
In this week’s episode, Sarah and Jack are joined in the studio by Declan Owens, strategic campaigning lawyer and leading campaigner in the Campaign Against…
Activist LawyerEpisode 28: Aonghus Kelly
In this week’s episode, Sarah Henry is joined in the studio by Aonghus Kelly, Executive Director at Irish Rule of Law International.
Activist LawyerEpisode 27: Maria McCloskey
In this week's episode, Jack and Sarah are joined by Maria McCloskey, Immigration Solicitor at The Children's Law Centre.
Activist LawyerEpisode 26: Pádraig Ó Muirigh
In this week’s episode, Sarah Henry is joined in the studio by Pádraig Ó Muirigh, Director of Ó Muirigh Solicitors. Pádraig is an experienced legal…
Activist LawyerEpisode 25 - The PILS Project
In this week’s episode, Sarah and Jack are joined in the studio by the team at The PILS Project, Emma Cassidy, and Sarah Corrigan. Sarah and Emma speak about…
Activist LawyerEpisode 24 - Megan Burns explains Cryptocurrency
In this week's episode Megan explains what Cryptocurrency is, its benefits, how it is used in activist movements around the world and what we can expect from…