Called to the Bar: International Law over Drinks

Douglas Guilfoyle

International Law

Israel

International Criminal Court

Self-Determination

ICJ

Palestinian Territory

Genocide Convention

Human Rights

UN General Assembly

Queer Theory

International Court Of Justice

Gaza

Apartheid

Diplomatic Relations

Security Council

Climate Change

Palestine

War Crimes

International Maritime Law

Houthi Crime

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. Music: Sam Barsh, Oils of Au Lait

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	68	Founded	2 years ago
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67. UN Special Rapporteurs and Procedures: Independent Voices in an Uncertain World

In this episode of Called to the Bar: International Law Over Drinks, Tamsin Phillipa Paige is joined by Professor Ben Saul (Sydney Law School; UN Special Rapporteur on Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights) and Dr Pichamon Yeophantong (Deakin University... more

13 Mar 2026 • 48 min

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66. Submarine cables

In this episode, Douglas Guilfoyle and Tamsin Phillipa Paige are joined by Dr Tara Davenport (NUS Centre for International Law) and Dita Liliansa (UNSW Sydney) for a deep dive into the law, history, and strategic significance of submarine cables, the... more

7 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 13 min

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65. Global Governance: Promise, Power, and the Limits of the ‘Global’

In this episode of Called to the Bar, Tamsin Phillipa Paige is joined by Aoife O’Donoghue (Queen’s University Belfast), Ruth Houghton (Newcastle University), and Cher Weixia Chen (George Mason University) to discuss their newly published Research Han... more

20 Feb 2026 • 1 hr 2 min

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64. Feminist Careers in International Law

In the Season 3 opener of Called to the Bar, Tamsin Phillipa Paige (Deakin Law School) is joined by an extraordinary panel to reflect on what a feminist career in international law can look like in practice. Bringing together Professor Dianne Otto (M... more

13 Feb 2026 • 54 min

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Recent Guests

Ben Saul

Chalice Chair of International Law at Sydney Law School; UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

Sydney Law School / UN

Episode: 67. UN Special Rapporteurs and Procedures: Independent Voices in an Uncertain World

Pichamon Yeophantong

Associate Professor at the Centre for Future Defence and National Security at Deakin University; member of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights

Deakin University / UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights

Episode: 67. UN Special Rapporteurs and Procedures: Independent Voices in an Uncertain World

Tara Davenport

Co-Head of Oceans Law and Policy at SIL, NUS

Centre for International Law, National University of Singapore

Episode: 66. Submarine cables

Dita Liliansa

PhD researcher, previously research fellow at NUS CIL

National University of Singapore (former), UNSW Sydney

Episode: 66. Submarine cables

Dr. Cher Weixia Chen

Associate Professor at the School of Integrative Studies

George Mason University

Episode: 65. Global Governance: Promise, Power, and the Limits of the ‘Global’

Dr. Ruth Houghton

Senior Lecturer at Newcastle Law School

Newcastle Law School

Episode: 65. Global Governance: Promise, Power, and the Limits of the ‘Global’

Dianne Otto

Professor at Melbourne Law School

Melbourne Law School

Episode: 64. Feminist Careers in International Law

Christine Chinkin

Professor from London School of Economics and Political Science

London School of Economics and Political Science

Episode: 64. Feminist Careers in International Law

Hilary Charlesworth

Judge at the ICJ and Professor

Melbourne Law School and Australian National University

Episode: 64. Feminist Careers in International Law

Hosts

Dr. Tamsin Phillipa Paige

Host of discussions centered on legal topics and international law education.

Juliette McIntyre

Dr. and senior lecturer in law with a focus on the intersection of law and social issues.

Douglas Guilfoyle

Expert in International Law and Security with experience in academia.

Ntina Tzouvala

Focuses on International Law with an emphasis on relevant social discourse.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 50 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
Apple Podcasts
5
cristyclark
Australia9 months ago
Greatest podcast of all times
Can’t recommend it enough
Apple Podcasts
5
GBAB090
Canadaa year 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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Listeners appreciate the insights from genuine experts in international law, noting the accessibility and clarity of complex topics.

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67. UN Special Rapporteurs and Procedures: Independent Voices in an Uncertain World

Q: What is your ultimate comfort food?

Both hosts shared lighthearted answers about simple, comforting meals like burgers and chips or a family curry, used to close on a lighter note after heavy discussions.

67. UN Special Rapporteurs and Procedures: Independent Voices in an Uncertain World

Q: What is the most rewarding and most difficult part of your role?

Rewarding aspects include amplifying victims' voices and achieving some changes despite tough conditions; the most difficult parts are severe resource shortages, limited staff, and a challenging political climate that pressures states to back away from human rights criticisms.

67. UN Special Rapporteurs and Procedures: Independent Voices in an Uncertain World

Q: What does your role entail, and how did you get such a role?

Special Procedures hold three main functions: annual thematic reports, official country visits, and communications; appointments are merit-based through a regional-ambassador committee and a nomination by the Human Rights Council president, followed by consensus appointment.

67. UN Special Rapporteurs and Procedures: Independent Voices in an Uncertain World

Q: Can you explain to our listeners first what the UN Special Procedures mechanisms are, how they came into being and how they function?

The system began after World War II with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and evolved into 46 thematic mandates and 13 country-specific mandates; independent experts are appointed on merit, functioning as fact-finding, monitoring mechanisms supported by OHCHR, with different functions including annual thematic reports, official country visits, and communications to governments.

64. Feminist Careers in International Law

Q: How do you understand feminism and how has it shaped the ethics you've brought to your international law careers and academic careers?

Feminism intersects with various issues like gender, race, and class, and should always be central in one's work.

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