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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 4d

The Law Society of Ireland is inviting applications for its Access programme, which provides financial and practical supports to help people from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue a career as a solicitor.

Law Society of Ireland invites applications to Access programme

The Law Society of Ireland is inviting applications for its Access programme, which provides financial and practical supports to help people from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue a career as a solicitor.

www.irishlegal.com

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BILETA @bileta.bsky.social · 4d

We are now accepting abstracts for our Annual Conference at @aberuni.bsky.social 15-17 Apr. 2026. Join us for critical talks on law, tech & education (and generally a good time!) The theme is: 'Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master.' More info: www.bileta.org.uk/news/bileta-...

BILETA conference 2026 – call for papers – BILETA

www.bileta.org.uk

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Dr Birgit Schippers @birgitschippers.bsky.social · 4d

Today is the 10th anniversary of #Schrems I 👇 Congratulations @noyb.eu

EU Court of Justice @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social · 5d

📢 10 years since #Schrems (C-362/14) – the landmark ruling that invalidated the Commission’s “Safe Harbour” decision, found US data protections inadequate, and reshaped #digitalprivacy in the EU and beyond 🔒

Learn 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...

#EUlaw #DataProtection

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London Review of Books @lrb.co.uk · 5d

‘The current members of the Supreme Court, ten men and two women, all of them white, seem to regard the Human Rights Act as an unwelcome remnant of a past era.’

In his final piece for the 𝘓𝘙𝘉, Conor Gearty writes on the Supreme Court’s reinterpretation of the HRA: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

Conor Gearty · Unwelcome Remnant: Erasing the Human Rights Act

The Supreme Court is quietly editing the Human Rights Act out of existence. In cases where human rights cannot be...

www.lrb.co.uk

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Dr Birgit Schippers @birgitschippers.bsky.social · 6d

Also, predictably, no discussion of the impact of a departure from #ECHR on Good Friday Agreement/N. Ireland.

Dr Birgit Schippers @birgitschippers.bsky.social · 6d

Listening to debate on #ECHR on #BBCSundayMorningLive. Can someone please explain to those advocating departure from ECHR how it actually works, and how domestic courts interpret the Convention? 1/2

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Dr Birgit Schippers @birgitschippers.bsky.social · 10d

What, precisely, does ‘looking at Article 3 ECHR again’ mean? Does it mean bypassing the prohibition on torture/protecting those at risk of being tortured? Clarification would be very helpful.

PM wants to change how international law used in asylum cases

The UK needs to

www.bbc.co.uk

Dr Birgit Schippers @birgitschippers.bsky.social · 12d

Swiss voters narrowly approve plan to introduce voluntary #digitalID

Swiss voters narrowly approve plan to introduce digital IDs

The proposal was backed by 50.4% of voters, in the second Swiss ballot on the issue in four years.

www.bbc.co.uk

Dr Birgit Schippers @birgitschippers.bsky.social · 14d

All 5 of N Ireland’s main political parties oppose the introduction of the #digitalID scheme.

Digital ID scheme plans are 'ludicrous', says first minister

Michelle O'Neill has called plans for a compulsory UK-wide digital ID scheme an attack on the Good Friday Agreement.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Open Rights Group @openrightsgroup.org · 14d

Today it's a mandatory digital ID card to prove you have the right to work but in the future you might have to use it to access the NHS, to rent or buy a home, or to access benefits.

It's time to fight back, 'Say No to Digital IDs'.

Join the Campaign: action.openrightsgroup.org/join-campaig...

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Dr Birgit Schippers @birgitschippers.bsky.social · 14d

Yes, it’s important to have an informed debate about the proposed introduction of digital IDs. But the ‘others do it, so why don’t we’ argument is not a compelling one.

Starmer’s ID plan has caused upset, but in the EU the debate has long been settled

ID cards have become an essential part of life for many across the bloc, with digital versions already launched in many member states

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Birgit Schippers @birgitschippers.bsky.social · 15d

‘A patriotic national renewal’ - gimme strength 🤢

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · 17d

Our digital tools hold power to account ✊

Join our digital team as our new Campaign Technology Officer:
https://goodlawproject.org/vacancy/campaign-technology-officer/

Campaign Technology Officer | Good Law Project

Join the team at GLP

goodlawproject.org

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Dr Birgit Schippers @birgitschippers.bsky.social · 19d

Excellent thread on digital ID cards by @paulbernal.bsky.social Two important take-home lessons: digital does not mean error-free or fake-proof👇

Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 19d

A short thread on digital ID (cards) just to bear in mind. There are a few myths that I keep hearing about this idea that need clarifying/debunking. 1/10

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Hart Publishing @hartpublishing.bsky.social · 19d

Have an idea you would like to develop into an academic book?

Applications to the Bloomsbury Academic Writing Fellowship are now open to Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse early career scholars (UK only).

More info: https://bit.ly/4mHlgcn

Banner promoting the Bloomsbury Academic Writing Fellowship, in partnership with Writers & Artists, featuring a pencil graphic.

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Dr Birgit Schippers @birgitschippers.bsky.social · 27d

“the Met confirmed it would not be using live #facialrecognition … in its policing of the Unite the Kingdom march.” Make of that what you will.

Thousands gather in London for Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally, and counter protest

Nine people are arrested as the Met say extra officers have been deployed to deal with

www.bbc.co.uk

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Strathclyde Law School @lawstrath.bsky.social · Aug 31

Event at @unistrathclyde.bsky.social on 9 September, with Kume Hideyo (an Associate Professor at Chubu University, Japan). She will deliver a seminar entitled, “Legal and Policy Approaches to the Use of Public Assets in Scotland and Japan”. Details and booking link: www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/l...

Event on approaches to use of public assets in Scotland and Japan on 9 September | University of Strathclyde

www.strath.ac.uk

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Lawfare @lawfaremedia.org · Aug 31

Are you a current student interested in writing and researching for Lawfare?

Join our Student Contributor Program for the 2025-2026 academic year! Apply here: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/stud...

Student Contributor Program Applications Are Now Open

Are you a current student interested in writing and researching for Lawfare? Join our Student Contributor Program for the 2025-2026 academic year!

www.lawfaremedia.org

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Dr Birgit Schippers @birgitschippers.bsky.social · Aug 30

Wearing my marker’s hat, I’d like to see the supporting evidence that can substantiate his claims.

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Martha Dark @marthadark.bsky.social · Aug 30

Palantir is the last company that should be allowed anywhere near children’s services.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Coventry council to use Palantir AI in social work, Send and children’s services

Exclusive: Workers say £500k contract with US tech firm which supplies Israeli forces raises ‘serious ethical questions’

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Birgit Schippers @birgitschippers.bsky.social · Aug 30

Here is a link to the Court of Appeal’s press summary on the Epping Forest District Council case. I highly recommend reading this document.

www.judiciary.uk

Dr Birgit Schippers @birgitschippers.bsky.social · Aug 21

Great to see the blog by our @lawstrath.bsky.social LLM Law, Technology & Innovation student Joshua Graham reflecting on human rights-based approaches to the use of #AI in NHS Scotland

Insights from the CERSI-AI National AI Readiness Forum - Digital Healthcare Scotland

www.digihealthcare.scot

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Dr Birgit Schippers @birgitschippers.bsky.social · Aug 20

@equalityhumanright.bsky.social calls on Metropolitan Police to ensure that its use of #facialrecognition complies with #humanrights law

Met Police’s use of facial recognition tech must comply with human rights law, says regulator | EHRC

www.equalityhumanrights.com

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AlgorithmWatch @algorithmwatch.org · Aug 20

@civio.es's recent investigation reveals the case of #QuantusSkin, an AI system for early #skincancer detection. The Basque Health Service plans to roll it out in 2025, promising faster diagnoses. But it misses nearly 1 in 3 melanoma cases, and was trained almost entirely on images of white patients

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Dr Birgit Schippers @birgitschippers.bsky.social · Aug 20

A fantastic scholarship opportunity for mature students at @lawstrath.bsky.social 👇 When choosing your course, please consider our LLM/MSc Law, Technology and Innovation

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