As a former human rights lawyer, Amanda Taub provides insights into the application of human rights principles and legal frameworks in the context of armed conflicts.
Recurring references are made to human rights principles like proportionality of restrictions on qualified rights and need for laws to be precise.
The podcast episodes provided cover a wide range of topics within the realm of Human Rights Law, including the rules of war under international humanitarian law, the significance of the Human Rights Act in the UK, the impact of internet algorithms on freedom of expression, and the legal accountability of soldiers for war crimes.
For example, episode The Rules of War delves into the application of human rights principles in armed conflicts, while episode Do we have enough free speech? explores the legal frameworks and controversies around defining reasonable restrictions on free speech.
The episodes also touch on the broader historical context, evolution, and global significance of human rights law, as well as its interplay with other areas of law, such as the European Convention on Human Rights and EU law.