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Law on Trial

A window into the legal system: Frank Clarke, Fiona Carroll and the curious case of Johnny Ronan

Mar 23, 2022

Frank Clarke, senior counsel and former Chief Justice, joins the podcast to discuss the legal system after his term in office. Fiona Carroll of the Law Reform Commission explains why the Law Reform Commission is seeking to revoke several historical proclamations. Plus: when is a window not a window? A court case taken...

Europe and beyond: Emily O'Reilly, European Ombudsman, in interview, and Aonghus Kelly on the law of war

Mar 9, 2022

Emily O'Reilly, European Ombudsman, joins the podcast to discuss the cases she investigates and how her 20 years as a journalist in Ireland previously has informed her role. As war in Ukraine continues, the hosts speak to Aonghus Kelly, of Irish Rule of Law International, who explains the law of when a country can...