Alan Greene
@alangreene.bsky.social
Reader in Constitutional Law and Human Rights. Irish emigrant. I write about emergencies, terrorism, constitutional theory, and human rights.
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Alan Greene
@alangreene.bsky.social
· Dec 1
Now available for pre-order; forthcoming April 2026.
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When a prime minister blames an advisor.
February 8, 2026 at 5:42 PM
When a prime minister blames an advisor.
Person who lied to become Labour leader, and threw trans people, immigrants, Palestinians, and human rights under a bus is somehow a decent person and a man of integrity.
It’s tragic that a decent PM will be brought down by Mandelson’s sleaze – but it’s a matter of when, not if | Polly Toynbee
It’s tragic that a decent PM will be brought down by Mandelson’s sleaze – but it’s a matter of when, not if | Polly Toynbee
With three years left and a huge majority, Labour can govern with more humility and deliver real change. But with Starmer at the helm? I can’t see it, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Person who lied to become Labour leader, and threw trans people, immigrants, Palestinians, and human rights under a bus is somehow a decent person and a man of integrity.
Robespierre would have loved a good Olympic Opening ceremony. What are the Olympics if not The Festival of the Supreme Being(s)?
February 6, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Robespierre would have loved a good Olympic Opening ceremony. What are the Olympics if not The Festival of the Supreme Being(s)?
Last year, Trump insulted Micheál Martin and Ireland by inviting Conor McGregor to the White House on St Patrick's Day instead of him.
And still Martin comes crawling back to prostrate himself before the Manhattan Mussolini.
And still Martin comes crawling back to prostrate himself before the Manhattan Mussolini.
Micheál Martin confirms St Patrick’s Day invite from Donald Trump to White House
Micheál Martin confirms St Patrick’s Day invite from Donald Trump to White House
Taoiseach’s visit comes amid tensions between US president and EU over Greenland and other issues
www.irishtimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Last year, Trump insulted Micheál Martin and Ireland by inviting Conor McGregor to the White House on St Patrick's Day instead of him.
And still Martin comes crawling back to prostrate himself before the Manhattan Mussolini.
And still Martin comes crawling back to prostrate himself before the Manhattan Mussolini.
We're getting a third Gruffalo book before The Winds of Winter, or The Doors of Stone.
February 6, 2026 at 12:36 PM
We're getting a third Gruffalo book before The Winds of Winter, or The Doors of Stone.
Without commenting on the substantive content of the law, and with condolences to the family of Grace Lynch, it's disappointing to see the Irish government following the unfortunate practice of naming laws after a specific victim as a form of performative lawmaking.
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www.rte.ie/news/politic...
Law to ban scramblers in public to be called Grace's Law
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said legislation banning scramblers in public places will be called Grace's Law.
www.rte.ie
February 6, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Without commenting on the substantive content of the law, and with condolences to the family of Grace Lynch, it's disappointing to see the Irish government following the unfortunate practice of naming laws after a specific victim as a form of performative lawmaking.
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
New video in my Coffee Time Constitutional Law Series:
Does the UK Have a Separation of Powers? youtu.be/lW-8gEYAvRo?...
Does the UK Have a Separation of Powers? youtu.be/lW-8gEYAvRo?...
Does the UK have a Separation of Powers?
YouTube video by Dr Alan Greene
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February 6, 2026 at 11:36 AM
New video in my Coffee Time Constitutional Law Series:
Does the UK Have a Separation of Powers? youtu.be/lW-8gEYAvRo?...
Does the UK Have a Separation of Powers? youtu.be/lW-8gEYAvRo?...
My piece on refusing declarations of incompatibility as amounting to "double-counting" deference has an official home in the latest issue of the Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly.
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Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly
This article argues that utilising the discretionary nature of declarations of incompatibility under section 4 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA) as a form of ‘remedial deference’ is irreconcilable wi...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:08 AM
My piece on refusing declarations of incompatibility as amounting to "double-counting" deference has an official home in the latest issue of the Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly.
nilq.qub.ac.uk/index.php/ni...
nilq.qub.ac.uk/index.php/ni...
Keir Starmer would appoint a fox to guard a chicken coop if Morgan McSweeney told him to.
His entire premiership has been the Sideshow Bob stepping on rakes bit.
His entire premiership has been the Sideshow Bob stepping on rakes bit.
February 4, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Keir Starmer would appoint a fox to guard a chicken coop if Morgan McSweeney told him to.
His entire premiership has been the Sideshow Bob stepping on rakes bit.
His entire premiership has been the Sideshow Bob stepping on rakes bit.
*abolishes jury trials*
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Palestine Action protesters not guilty of defence firm burglary
The group are cleared of aggravated burglary over the alleged raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 1:56 PM
*abolishes jury trials*
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I have a new blog post out on Article 3 ECHR and Chișinău, where I argue that what is being contemplated in relation to Art.3, far from tinkering with the right's edges, threatens the core of the right against torture, and the integrity of the human rights edifice.
www.echrblog.com/2026/02/arti...
www.echrblog.com/2026/02/arti...
Article 3 ECHR and Chișinău: what are the stakes?
By Natasa Mavronicola , University of Birmingham Article 3 ECHR is under pressure. At a recent informal ministerial conference in Strasb...
www.echrblog.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:21 AM
I have a new blog post out on Article 3 ECHR and Chișinău, where I argue that what is being contemplated in relation to Art.3, far from tinkering with the right's edges, threatens the core of the right against torture, and the integrity of the human rights edifice.
www.echrblog.com/2026/02/arti...
www.echrblog.com/2026/02/arti...
"Bills of Attainder are back. Peter Mandelson shows us that none of us are safe from Starmer's wrath"
--me for The Telegraph
--me for The Telegraph
February 3, 2026 at 2:56 PM
"Bills of Attainder are back. Peter Mandelson shows us that none of us are safe from Starmer's wrath"
--me for The Telegraph
--me for The Telegraph
Always good to know that a large part of one of your lectures covers an "archaic procedure".
Assisted dying supporters ‘to force through bill with archaic Commons procedure’
Assisted dying supporters ‘to force through bill with archaic Commons procedure’
Exclusive: MPs backing bill to use ‘nuclear option’ of 1911 Parliament Act if it continues to be blocked by Lords
Supporters of assisted dying will seek to force through the bill using an archaic parliamentary procedure if it continues to be blocked by the Lords.
The high stakes move – described by some backers as the “nuclear option” – would be the first time the 1911 Parliament Act has been invoked for a private member’s bill. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Always good to know that a large part of one of your lectures covers an "archaic procedure".
The fleggers have once again been out and about in Stirchley. It's clear intimidation and designed to make non-British people feel unwelcome. Birmingham City Council's inaction is pathetic.
January 28, 2026 at 4:56 PM
The fleggers have once again been out and about in Stirchley. It's clear intimidation and designed to make non-British people feel unwelcome. Birmingham City Council's inaction is pathetic.
When you ask Chat GPT to come up with a government policy for you.
BREAKING: Free AI training will be offered to every adult in the UK, with short courses to teach people how to use simple AI tools effectively in the workplace.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall tells #BBCBreakfast about the scheme
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall tells #BBCBreakfast about the scheme
January 28, 2026 at 12:16 PM
When you ask Chat GPT to come up with a government policy for you.
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somebody from labour in about 5 minutes: We are still cleaning up the mess of Suella Bravermans open borders policies
January 26, 2026 at 1:19 PM
somebody from labour in about 5 minutes: We are still cleaning up the mess of Suella Bravermans open borders policies
Reform ❌️
ReTory ✅️
ReTory ✅️
January 26, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Reform ❌️
ReTory ✅️
ReTory ✅️
It's a good day to reshare this story about the young Suella Braverman being accused of vote-rigging and defending herself by saying "You can't prove anything".
January 26, 2026 at 1:10 PM
It's a good day to reshare this story about the young Suella Braverman being accused of vote-rigging and defending herself by saying "You can't prove anything".
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tfw when the imperialism is boomeranging
January 25, 2026 at 1:42 PM
tfw when the imperialism is boomeranging
Given the BBC's reporting on Gaza, can anybody really be surprised that they present damning evidence as "conflicting accounts" when it clearly refutes the official line of an administration it prioritises?
January 25, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Given the BBC's reporting on Gaza, can anybody really be surprised that they present damning evidence as "conflicting accounts" when it clearly refutes the official line of an administration it prioritises?