Kieran McEvoy (Queen's University Belfast), Louise Mallinder (Queen's University Belfast), Anna Bryson (Queen's Universi
Countries undergoing or recovering from conflict and authoritarianism often face profound rule of law challenges. The law on the statute books may be repressive, judicial independence may be compromised, and criminal justice agencies may be captured by powerful interests. How do lawyers working within such settings imagine the law? How do they understand their ethical obligations towards their clients and the rule of law? What factors motivate them to use their legal practice and social capital to challenge repressive power? What challenges and risks can they face if they do so? And when do...
Countries undergoing or recovering from conflict and authoritarianism often face profound rule of law challenges. The law on the statute books may be ...