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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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?
Distracting myself from the awfulness of the world by exclusively reading and listening to content on the awfulness of Tottenham Hotspur.
January 25, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Distracting myself from the awfulness of the world by exclusively reading and listening to content on the awfulness of Tottenham Hotspur.
Reading any British media website
January 25, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Reading any British media website
The final Faithfuls were all such NPCs. Rachel and Stephen really deserved that. #TheTraitors
January 23, 2026 at 9:50 PM
The final Faithfuls were all such NPCs. Rachel and Stephen really deserved that. #TheTraitors
The politican partisanship of the existing Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation is increasingly undeniable.
Situation of British children leaving Syrian camps is “brutal” & there is risk they may be “hunted down & killed". "Ethical point is very strong. They're entirely innocent. They were brought by dreadful parents; it’s not their fault": @terrorwatchdog.bsky.social.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
Britain risks Islamic State fighters sneaking in on small boats
Terror watchdog warns of risk from those who escape camps and attempt return to UK via the Channel
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 3:13 PM
The politican partisanship of the existing Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation is increasingly undeniable.
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My 16 month old son got his hands on a gilet (neither his mam nor dad got it for him) and now all he wants to talk about is crypto and Tesla stock.
January 22, 2026 at 5:29 PM
My 16 month old son got his hands on a gilet (neither his mam nor dad got it for him) and now all he wants to talk about is crypto and Tesla stock.
The world should focus on monasteries for book production rather than this new-fangled printing press.
January 21, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The world should focus on monasteries for book production rather than this new-fangled printing press.
