10 episodes
To Be Fair NI The PILS Project
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Join The PILS Project’s team for To Be Fair NI - the first-ever PILS podcast series about the life-changing legal cases that create positive impact, not just for one person, but for communities across Northern Ireland.
We’re starting our podcast journey with a behind-the-scenes look at Northern Ireland’s latest climate court challenge: the Clean Air NI case.
Holding our Breath is a very special three-part mini series that tells the shocking story of an air quality failure that has been allowed to continue for years. And it’s all told by the campaigners and lawyers who are going to court to make it stop.
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S1 E5: The Hostile Environment feat. Colin Yeo
Remember those ’Go Home’ vans? That 2013 Home Office campaign was a visible example of the UK government’s ’Hostile Environment’: a toxic combination of cruel rhetoric and restrictive law/policy. Barrister and blogger Colin Yeo talks to us about its evolution, and PILS Director Maria McCloskey shares examples of how local human rights defenders in Northern Ireland are pushing back against it.
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S1 E4: Amazing Potential feat. EJNI
Pollution doesn’t stop at the border... so why should climate action?
Environmental Justice Network Ireland is challenging environmental injustice on the island of Ireland.
Dr Ciara Brennan & Caitlin McIlhennon tell us:
how EJNI burst into life in 2019
about the ’nitty-gritty’ of building all-island courts cases
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S1 E3: Climate Justice & rebalancing power
In this thought-provoking episode of To Be Fair NI, we delve into the heart of climate justice, a priority area for The PILS Project.
Discover how PILS leverages legal expertise to support place protectors and environmental NGOs, and learn about upcoming court dates that could shape Northern Ireland’s climate justice landscape.
Plus, find out how you can get involved, whether you’re a seasoned lawyer or a concerned citizen in action for a fairer, healthier world. -
S1 E2: The human rights infrastructure feat. NIHRC's Alyson Kilpatrick
In this episode, the PILS staff team explore:
What the human rights infrastructure is
How it has come under attack in 2023
And how human rights defenders in Northern Ireland can work with PILS to protect it
You’ll also hear NIHRC Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick talk about why defending the rule of law is not a game and how she remains hopeful while doing this work. -
S1 E1: Introduction to the small and mighty team
Series One of TBFNI is all about introductions.
In this first bumper episode, you'll discover:
where our podcast's name came from (NI or nai?)
who the humans behind The PILS Project are
how our new Toolkit is demystifying litigation
Useful links:
https://pilsni.org/our-team/
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What to expect in Series One
Get ready to meet the team of human rights defenders working at The PILS Project.
Series One of To Be Fair NI is coming soon!