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What does Law mean, Mumu?
What does Law mean, Mumu?
Paulyn Marrinan
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Season 2: “CASES THAT CHANGED PEOPLE’S LIVES” - REVISITED
This legal documentary series was devised and presented by me in the early Spring of 2005. The late ... More
Season 2: “CASES THAT CHANGED PEOPLE’S LIVES” - REVISITED
This legal documentary series was devised and presented by me in the early Spring of 2005. The late ... More
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- S2 Ep6: Episode 6. Cases That Changed People's Lives - Revisited: the "Murphy Case"In episode 6, which was the last in the series, we hear about the “Murphy Case” (1982), which dealt with the taxation of married women at that time in Ireland. The sequence of events and the challenges involved in bringing this case successfully to the Supreme Court are described by acclaimed lawyer and academic Professor Yvonne Scannell who had been pivotal in raising awareness about the injustices involved with regard to the taxation of married women and ultimately bringing this case to court as a significant legal challenge - which changed the lives of many people.6/7/202130:07
- S2 Ep2: Episode 5. Cases That Changed People's Lives - Revisited: "The State (Healy) v O'Donoghue".This episode recalls the significance of the Supreme Court decision in the case of: “The State (Healy) v O’Donoghue”, and outlines the sequence of events leading to the Supreme Court decision establishing legal representation and legal aid as part of a fair trial, in Ireland at that time. There is a detailed account of the circumstances with regard to the prosecution of young offenders at a time when they could be sent to places of detention, without having had a solicitor representing them, presented by leading Irish lawyer Ercus Stewart, S.C. who had been involved in a constitutional challenge that brought about change with far-reaching implications.6/7/202128:10
- S2 Ep2: Episode 4. Cases That Changed People's Lives - Revisited: "Byrne v Ireland"Episode 4 brings to light the significance of a High Court case, the decision of which was overturned in the Supreme Court in 1971. The name of the case was “Byrne v Ireland”, the outcome of which was that the former “prerogative of immunity from suit” did not exist in Ireland after the enactment of the Constitution of the Irish Free State,1922, and therefore was not vested or continued by Articles 49 and 50 of the Constitution of Ireland, 1937. The “prerogative of immunity from suit” refers to the principle “The king could do no wrong” – meaning that the citizen could not sue the Monarch or the State. The commentary on this case and its historical context was provided by the late Mr Justice Donal Barrington, S.C. who had actually acted in the case that he chose as being one of relevance to feature in this series. Donal Barrington passed away in 2018 and I extend my condolences to his widow – Eileen and his family.6/7/202129:15
- S2 Ep2: Episode 3. Cases That Changed People's Lives - Revisited: the " Katharine O'Shea Divorce Case"This episode involves an analysis of the legal complexities in the divorce case of Mrs Katharine O’Shea, taken by her husband - Captain William O'Shea - in London (1890) which involved Irish Statesman - Charles Stewart Parnell. The commentary on the 'O’Shea Divorce Case' in which Irish Politician Charles Stewart Parnell, was named as co-respondent, is provided by esteemed Irish author, biographer, and historian Frank Callanan, S.C.6/7/202128:30
- S2 Ep2: Episode 2. Cases That Changed People's Lives - Revisited: the "Mc Gee Case"This episode reviewed the “McGee Case” (1973), in which Mary McGee, a 27-year-old mother of four, took a case against the Attorney General and the Revenue Commissioners, in Ireland, because at that time, she could not get access to contraceptives. This case was selected by, Gerard Hogan, S.C., a leading Irish lawyer, author, and academic who provided the commentary and analysis. It must be pointed out that Gerard Hogan’s career advanced significantly, in the legal world, since the recording of his observations and contribution in 2005. Having served in the High Court and Court of Appeal, he was Ireland’s appointee as Advocate General to the European Court of Justice, in 2018 and, in 2021, Mr Justice Gerard Hogan was appointed to the Irish Supreme Court.6/7/202128:36
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Season 2: “CASES THAT CHANGED PEOPLE’S LIVES” - REVISITED
This legal documentary series was devised and presented by me in the early Spring of 2005. The late Peter Mooney was allocated by RTE Radio 1 to assist me with the direction of the production. He was a highly skilled and innovative man whose enthusiasm for the series was a great boost at the time: he seemed to know immediately what I was hoping to achieve, and he guided me enthusiastically towards making this Legal Documentary Series that was very well received and enjoyed by many. Peter has since passed away and my condolences extend to his family and friends: I am most grateful for his contribution to this series.
Having retained the rights and copyright to the series, it is my pleasure to present this Podcast Series and provide you with an opportunity to listen to this selection of outstanding cases, in the Irish context, that had an impact on society and the course of social history. Through one person’s case, things changed for many people who found themselves in the same circumstances, or in circumstances related to the new rights that were upheld and vindicated by the courts.
Season 1: “What Does Law Mean, Mumu?”
Whereas the Book “What Does Law Mean, Mumu?” is an introduction to the law for young people and is described as “a walk and talk” through which young people ask a trusted older person about different aspects of the law and of the administration of a country, the Podcast Series, which is accompanying the book, is intended to provide more “food for thought” arising out of the topics discussed.
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