In this interview, Kirsty Sutherland, a distinguished barrister at 9 Bedford Row in the U.K., who has acted as defence counsel in several international tribunals, speaks about her journey towards becoming a defence lawyer. She sheds light on the pivotal role of defence counsel in international criminal proceedings and addresses prevalent misconceptions about her work. Moreover she discusses the issue of equality of arms between defence and prosecution counsel in international tribunals, offering her perspective on where these efforts stand today.
Time Stamps:
00:09 What inspired you to become a defence lawyer in the field of international criminal law?
03:24 Where do the efforts to establish equality of arms between prosecution and defence counsel stand today?
05:34 How do you combat the misperceptions about the role of defence counsel in international criminal proceedings?
