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Called to the Bar: International Law over Drinks

Douglas Guilfoyle
International Law
International Court Of Justice
Israel
International Criminal Court
Human Rights
Climate Change
Gaza
Australia
Piracy
ICJ
Self-Determination
Palestine
Queer Theory
Genocide Convention
United States
Security Council
United Nations
Palestinian Territory
UN General Assembly
International Humanitarian Law

A podcast of informal conversation about topical issues in international law, life in academia and whatever else is on our mind. Hosted by Douglas Guilfoyle, Juliette McIntyre, Tamsin Paige, Imogen Saunders, and Nitna Tzouvala. Art: Kat Weir (www.instagram.com/katweir/) Banner Art: Tim Henderson (@pretendbeard.bsky.social) Music: Sam Barsh, Oils of Au Lait

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is often misunderstood: What is its status under international law, what does it do, and why does it maintain neutrality in armed conflict? In this episode, Dr Tamsin Phillipa Paige is joined by Han... more

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In this episode, Dr Ntina Tzouvala speaks with Dr Rachel Killean about the United States’ unprecedented sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) as an institution, and what they mean for international criminal justice. They examine th... more

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How we map the world shapes how we understand it. In this episode, Dr Olivia Lwabukuna, Senior Lecturer in International Human Rights and Development at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London; Dr Sam Morgan, Lecturer at Mancheste... more

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Imogen Saunders is joined by Professor Aoife O'Donoghue (Queen's University Belfast), Professor Colin Murray (Newcastle University) and Dr Sylvia de Mars (Newcastle University) to discuss the distinctive constitutional and international legal positio... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Killean
Senior Lecturer and Associate Dean for Student Life at the University of Sydney Law School
University of Sydney Law School
Episode: 90. US Sanctions Against the International Criminal Court
Olivia Lwabukuna
Senior Lecturer in International Human Rights and Development at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies
Institute of Commonwealth Studies
Episode: 89. The world, redrawn? Maps at the United Nations
Sam Morgan
Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Episode: 89. The world, redrawn? Maps at the United Nations
Aoife O'Donoghue
Professor, Queen's University, Belfast
Queen's University Belfast
Episode: 88. Northern Ireland and International Law: Borders, Brexit and the Constitutional Life of Ireland
Colin Murray
Professor, University of Newcastle
University of Newcastle
Episode: 88. Northern Ireland and International Law: Borders, Brexit and the Constitutional Life of Ireland
Sylvia de Mars
Dr, University of Newcastle
University of Newcastle
Episode: 88. Northern Ireland and International Law: Borders, Brexit and the Constitutional Life of Ireland
Caitlin Biddolph
Lecturer in International Relations
University of Technology Sydney
Episode: 87. Gender, Perpetrators and the Violence of International Criminal Law
Olivera Simić
Professor
Griffith Law School
Episode: 87. Gender, Perpetrators and the Violence of International Criminal Law
Alina Jaeckel
Expert on oceans governance and seabed mining
Academic, UNSW Law
Episode: 86. When mining companies sue for access to the seabed

Hosts

Douglas Guilfoyle
Host of the show; Professor of International Law and Security
Juliette McIntyre
Host; multifaceted legal scholar and interviewer
Tamsin Paige
Host; connects academic analysis with practice
Imogen Saunders
Host and interviewer in episodes; senior academic
Nitna Tzouvala
Host; international law scholar and researcher

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Clear, informative and entertaining

    This is an excellent podcast hosted by a team of outstanding international law scholars. It’s beautifully produced, informative, and highly engaging. While clear & succinct summaries of legal doctrine are foregrounded, they are presented with humour and critically analysed in their political & economic context. The sprinklings of progressive critique and occasional strong language are icing on the cake. Perfect listening material for international law scholars, students and anyone who takes an i... more

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    5
    cristyclark
    Australiaa year ago
  • Greatest podcast of all times

    Can’t recommend it enough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GBAB090
    Canada2 years ago
  • How is this podcast free?

    Genuine experts in their field talking about stuff they know REALLY well in a way which is interesting and accessible to non-experts. And speaking frankly and openly about sensitive and important issues in a way we don’t often hear.

    Warm and passionate presenter and guest.

    Essential listening for people interested in the law behind the conflict in Gaza. I would give it 10 stars if I could.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TimboS79
    Australia2 years ago
  • Really great pod

    Really interesting and explained in a way that’s so easily understood.

    As someone with an LLM looking for opportunities in the international legal space it’s also great to hear from academics on how they got started.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChrisFitz2024
    Australia2 years ago

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Clear, informative and entertaining; beautifully produced and accessible to non-experts.
Warm and passionate presenter and guest; essential listening for international law topics.
Great for listeners seeking crisp, expert insight into current events in international law.

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90. US Sanctions Against the International Criminal Court
Q: Can you give us a sense of what this has meant for the institutional function of a court?
Earlier individual sanctions have blocked bank accounts, restricted access to services, and affected officials' families. Broader institutional sanctions risk encouraging organizations and contractors to curtail support preemptively, disrupting the ICC's network and potentially endangering victims and witnesses.
90. US Sanctions Against the International Criminal Court
Q: What is the legal issue or issues that the US has at least formally invoked to justify these sanctions against an international court?
The US relies mainly on a jurisdictional argument that treaties bind only their parties, alongside claims about sovereignty and national security. Killean explains that the ICC can exercise territorial jurisdiction over crimes committed in a member state, even when the accused is from a non-member state, and that complementarity leaves national courts the primary opportunity to investigate.
89. The world, redrawn? Maps at the United Nations
Q: So what do we make of these votes?
Sam Morgan says the votes reveal the continuing sensitivity of borders and territorial representation, while Ukraine's abstention reflects its objection to the map's depiction of Crimea. Olivia Lwabukuna connects Ukraine's position to the experience of being defined by others and interprets the US vote as resistance to challenges to imperial power.
89. The world, redrawn? Maps at the United Nations
Q: What's the impact of this change that's gone through the UN with this and why does it matter?
Olivia Lwabukuna describes the African Union's support and the recognition that familiar maps do not accurately represent reality. Sam Morgan emphasizes how changing projections could affect education, future generations' understanding of the world and climate justice.
84. Journal Editors, Gen AI and Legal Scholarship
Q: Can you talk us through this policy and the decisions that went into crafting it?
The editors explain that they do not permit generative AI to generate substantive content, including research and writing, while allowing non-substantive tools like grammar checks; they emphasize accountability to authors and the publisher's broader policies, engagement with their editorial board, and a commitment to integrity through hands-on editing and vigilant review processes.

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A lively, scholar-led discussion on pressing issues in international law, with a rotating panel of academics and practitioners as hosts explore topics from seabed governance and blockades to human rights, accountability, and the role of international institutions. Episodes blend technical legal analysis with policy context, practical anecdotes, and personal career journeys, making complex law approachable for students, professionals, and policymakers. Notable strengths include a strong editorial sense for how law operates in practice, a willingness to tackle controversial topics, and a guest roster that spans procedural, humanitarian, and security perspectives, often with a focus on the intersection of law with current events and governance... more

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5. Colin Murray
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