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The work of human rights lawyers

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The work of human rights lawyers

In a short video series, members of the Law Society's Human Rights & Equality Committee offer insight into the day in a life of a human rights lawyer in Ireland.

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  • Nuremberg revisited

    In the October 2026 Gazette, Sam Whitaker explores how the effectiveness and enforceability of decisions made by international courts are now being called into question.

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  • You shall not pass

    Civil restraining orders provide a civil-law route for individuals seeking protection from harmful or unwanted conduct, writes Tony Collier in the March 2026 Gazette.

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  • Flying high

    The July 2025 Gazette features an in-depth interview with leading human rights lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC.

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