Episodes 133
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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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*Replay* Ep 132: Harriet Wistrich - Centre for Women's Justice

Jun 04, 2026 32m

We revisit the archive of Activist Lawyer episodes with one of the UK's leading feminist lawyers and founder and director of Centre for Women's Justice - Harriet Wistrich.   We were reminded of the…

Ep 131: The Fight for Palestinian Prisoners – with Sahar Francis

May 21, 2026 43m

Sarah is joined by Sahar Francis, a Palestinian lawyer and human rights defender, to discuss Israel’s recently passed “Prisoners’ Execution Law” and its devastating impact on Palestinian political…

Ep 130: Rainbow Afghanistan – defending the rights and dignity of the LGBTQI+ community

May 07, 2026 29m

In today’s episode, Sarah is joined by activist Basira Paigham and legal officer, Ebrahim from ‘Rainbow Afghanistan.’ Learn more about the work of this impactful and vital organisation established to…

Ep 129: Writing is Resistance – with Dr Yousef Aljamal

Apr 20, 2026 47m

Sarah is joined by Dr Yousef Aljamal on his visit to Ireland as Gaza co-ordinator at the American Friends Service Committee.  This discussion focuses on writing as a form of resistance from the…

Ep 128: Beyond the Courtroom: Law, Language and Liberation with Ifé Thompson

Apr 15, 2026 1h 6m

In this episode of The Activist Lawyer, we’re joined by barrister Ifé Thompson, whose ground breaking work is reshaping criminal defence through a racial justice and linguistic lens. Ifé is the host…

Ep 127: Replay – Episode with Jude Copeland (ep 48)

Mar 26, 2026 55m

We are delving into the archive and sharing this 2022 Activist Lawyer episode featuring solicitor Jude Copeland. Jude shares his journey into law, his practice as a legal technology specialist and…

Ep 126: Challenging the System: Jack Murphy on Article 2 inquiries, Housing and Prisoner Rights

Mar 12, 2026 40m

In this episode, host Sarah speaks with solicitor Jack Murphy of McIvor Farrell Solicitors about his work across a broad range of human rights areas. From representing Raymond McCord Sr in the…

Ep 125: Corporate Criminal Liability in Conflict Settings – with Roi Bachmutsky, Amnesty International.

Feb 26, 2026 41m

In this episode of Activist Lawyer, host Sarah Henry speaks with Roi Bachmutsky from Amnesty International’s Business and Human Rights team about corporate criminal liability - how companies become…

Ep 124: Activist Lawyer Book Club information

Feb 19, 2026 5m

We kick off our first Activist Lawyer Book Club of 2026 – with ‘Through the Gates of Hell – American Injustice at Guantanamo Bay’ by Joshua Colangelo – Bryan.   Listeners to the podcast will remember…

Ep 123: Rap Lyrics and Racial Injustice in the Criminal Justice System: Keir Monteith KC on 'Art Not Evidence'

Feb 05, 2026 31m

Host Sarah Henry interviews Keir Monteith KC from Garden Court Chambers, discussing his pivotal work with the Art Not Evidence campaign. Keir explores the use of rap lyrics as evidence in court,…

Ep 122: Lawyering for Liberation – talking about movement lawyers with Ameca Reali and Marbré Stahly-Butts

Jan 22, 2026 53m

We are delighted to welcome two brilliant lawyers, Marbré Stahly-Butts and Ameca Reali, to the Activist Lawyer podcast. Talking to our host Sarah Henry, the discussion centres on movement lawyering -…

Ep 121: Seeking Justice: Diarmuid Brecknell on Fighting for Victims of Historical Abuse and the Troubles

Jan 02, 2026 37m

Activist Lawyer Podcast, host Sarah Henry sits down with Diarmuid Brecknell, solicitor at Phoenix Law, to discuss his pivotal role in securing justice for victims of historical abuse and families…

Ep 120: The Role of Law in Conflict: with international lawyer Eitan Diamond

Dec 11, 2025 55m

Host Sarah Henry is joined by international lawyer Eitan Diamond, who specialises in international humanitarian law and human rights law. As Manager and Senior Legal Expert at the IHL Centre, Eitan…

Ep 119: Through the Gates of Hell: Joshua Colangelo-Bryan on the Fight for Justice at Guantanamo Bay

Nov 27, 2025 30m

Host Sarah Henry meets Joshua Colangelo-Bryan, a renowned human rights lawyer and special counsel at Human Rights First. Joshua shares his journey into law, his role in the fight for justice at…

Ep 118: Activist Lawyer Book Club information

Nov 20, 2025 4m

A short reminder of the Activist Lawyer Book club with registration details is discussed in today’s episode.  The next Book Club Meeting features 'Pride and Prejudices Queer Lives and the Law by Keio…

Ep 117: Pride and Prejudices:  Keio Yoshida on Queer Lives and the Law

Nov 06, 2025 24m

In this special episode of The Activist Lawyer Podcast, host Sarah Henry sits down with international human rights lawyer and barrister, Keio Yoshida, to explore their journey into law and the…

Ep 116: Shifting the Paradigm: Lawyer Courtney Teasley on Proactive Advocacy and Empowering Marginalised Communities

Oct 23, 2025 48m

In this episode,  criminal defence attorney, business coach, and visionary educator Courtney Teasley, Esq. joins host Sarah Henry to discuss her revolutionary approach to justice. As the founder of…

Ep 115: Bridging Law and Investigative Journalism - with Roman Shortall

Oct 08, 2025 40m

In this episode, Sarah speaks with Roman Shortall, a solicitor and investigative journalist, about his unique career at the crossroads of law and media. Roman shares examples of where his legal…

Ep 114: Rights on the Front Line - a conversation with Brian Dooley

Sep 25, 2025 40m

In this episode, human rights expert and senior policy advisor Brian Dooley joins Sarah to share his experience of working in conflict zones and supporting human rights defenders as they work under…

Ep 113: Working in Immigration Law – Interview with Solicitor, Miglena Ilieva

Sep 11, 2025 36m

We kick start a new season of Activist Lawyer with dual-qualified solicitor Miglena Ilieva.  Miglena is founder of ILEX Law Group – a law firm specialising in UK and Irish immigration law.  Miglena…

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