Justice & Home Affairs

Making Corporate Accountability Mandatory in the EU

Evaluating the European Commission’s draft Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence.

The Constitution, The Courts and the Legislature

This document contains Peter Sutherland’s transcript “The Constitution, The Courts and the Legislature” from the Second Brian Lenihan Memorial Address that took place on Saturday 16th February 2013 at Trinity College Dublin.

European Criminal Justice Post-Lisbon: An Irish Perspective

This publication examines European criminal justice post-Lisbon, drawing on the expertise of leading practitioners from across the criminal justice spectrum, including US Attorney General, Eric H. Holder. It aims to inform policy debate, increase awareness and bring about change where necessitated.

A Road Less Travelled: Reflections On The Supreme Court Rulings In Crotty, Coughlan and McKenna (No.2)

A Road Less Travelled: Reflections On The Supreme Court Rulings In Crotty, Coughlan and McKenna (No.2) by Dr. Gavin Barrett

A Tale of Two Statehoods: Histories of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict through the Lens of Coloniality

A Webinar Presentation by Dr Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg

Media Freedom and Pluralism in Europe: Threats, Challenges, and Opportunities

Renate Schroeder, Director of the European Federation of Journalists, will discuss recent developments in media freedom in Europe and the challenges and opportunities ahead.

The Challenged, Challenging but Very Necessary ECHR

Síofra O’Leary, President of the European Court of Human Rights, discusses the Challenged, Challenging but Very Necessary ECHR

The Ghostwriters: Lawyers and the Politics behind the Judicial Construction of Europe

Keynote address by Dr Tommaso Pavone, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto on his award-winning book, The Ghostwriters.

From Rule of Law to Rule of Lawlessness in the EU?

Professor Laurent Pech on the Rule of Law crisis in Europe.

Representing Europe: Inside the Council Legal Service

A keynote address with Emer Finnegan, Director-General of the Council Legal Service and the Legal Counsel of the European Council

Protecting Human Rights in the Digital Age

Michael O’Flaherty is Director of FRA, the agency responsible for promoting and protecting human rights in the EU.

Ireland’s obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Prof. Gerard Quinn, UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, discusses Ireland’s obligations, strengths, and shortcomings under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Combatting domestic, sexual and gender-based violence

In her address to the IIEA, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee will discuss her work in combatting domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.

Towards a Common European Asylum System

In her address to the IIEA, Nina Gregori, Executive Director of the EU Agency for Asylum, assesses developments pertaining to the EU’s Common European Asylum System and offers an outlook for its resolution.

International Justice under probe - A prosecutor’s view on armed conflict and the road to delivering justice

President of Eurojust, Ladislav Hamran, discusses the role of international justice and judicial cooperation in responding to situations of armed conflict.

International data flows and data protection: Harnessing value and protecting values

In this event an expert panel discusses how Europe can best harness the benefits of international data flows while ensuring the protection of citizens’ fundamental rights.

Safeguarding Media Pluralism and Upholding EU Values

Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová, discusses the necessity of safeguarding media freedom and pluralism in order to ensure that EU values are upheld.

OLAF and the EU’s recovery: protecting citizens’ money

Director General of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), Ville Itälä, outlines the various ways in which OLAF works to ensure that EU funding is received by those for whom it is intended.

Frontex: delivering operational solidarity for the Schengen Area

Defending the Rule of Law in the EU

Former Chief Justice of Ireland, Mr Justice Frank Clarke, will deliver an online address on the state of play regarding the Rule of Law in the European Union.

Protecting Citizens and Freedoms: The Justice Priorities of the Portuguese Presidency  

A webinar address from Secretary of State for Justice of Portugal, Anabela Pedroso, on the justice priorities of the Portuguese Presidency, which has focused primarily on protecting citizens and freedoms.