Ireland’s vision of a better world, as laid out in the Government’s new policy for international development, is an ambitious one. It sees a world where women can claim and exercise their rights, enjoy economic opportunities and live free from the horror of violence and abuse, writes Jim Clarken.

“Justice delayed is justice denied” is a legal maxim which states that legal redress that is not delivered on time is the same as no redress. 

Ireland has been criticised for the “significant gaps” in its protection of human rights, according to a report submitted to the UN.