Simon
@sociuscriminis.bsky.social
Non-practising barrister, criminologist and general political cynic.
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Why does this government find it so hard to tell Israel: you’re wrong, what you’re doing is illegal, and we are not going to let you get away with genocide.
November 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Why does this government find it so hard to tell Israel: you’re wrong, what you’re doing is illegal, and we are not going to let you get away with genocide.
Expanding secret courts and soon no juries.... the UK seems to have no trouble following the US down its anti-democratic, authoritarian rabbit hole.
‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case
‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case
The CMP system means Huda Ammori will not be allowed to know what allegations were made against her
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Expanding secret courts and soon no juries.... the UK seems to have no trouble following the US down its anti-democratic, authoritarian rabbit hole.
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"If a Reform UK ex MEP
can get 10 years prison
for taking Russian money
then can the same be done
to Kier Starmer and others
for taking Israeli money??"
via Neil Maggs
#SocialistSunday
can get 10 years prison
for taking Russian money
then can the same be done
to Kier Starmer and others
for taking Israeli money??"
via Neil Maggs
#SocialistSunday
November 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
"If a Reform UK ex MEP
can get 10 years prison
for taking Russian money
then can the same be done
to Kier Starmer and others
for taking Israeli money??"
via Neil Maggs
#SocialistSunday
can get 10 years prison
for taking Russian money
then can the same be done
to Kier Starmer and others
for taking Israeli money??"
via Neil Maggs
#SocialistSunday
And then they'll question why those who try to burn IPAS centres out...
New: major overhaul of immigration laws to see citizenship denied to those who got welfare, or are in debt. Family reunification only for close family, tighter rules around self sufficiency. Changes to revoke residency for those who commit serious crimes
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
No Irish citizenship for refugees on welfare benefits
Ministers to crack down on migration after UK review of asylum-seeking rules
www.thetimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:58 PM
And then they'll question why those who try to burn IPAS centres out...
At least 24 die as Israel launches fresh airstrikes on Gaza jrnl.ie/6883001
Would media outlets now confirm that there is not, and never has been, any ceasefire by the Israeli regime?
Would media outlets now confirm that there is not, and never has been, any ceasefire by the Israeli regime?
At least 24 die as Israel launches fresh airstrikes on Gaza
Health officials in Gaza reported at least 24 people killed and another 54 wounded, including children.
jrnl.ie
November 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
At least 24 die as Israel launches fresh airstrikes on Gaza jrnl.ie/6883001
Would media outlets now confirm that there is not, and never has been, any ceasefire by the Israeli regime?
Would media outlets now confirm that there is not, and never has been, any ceasefire by the Israeli regime?
So when are they privatising all the roads, police, fire departments etc.?
The House of Representatives voted 285–98 in favor of a resolution condemning socialism.
86 Dems joined Republicans in supporting the measure, incl. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
86 Dems joined Republicans in supporting the measure, incl. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
November 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
So when are they privatising all the roads, police, fire departments etc.?
I'm not certain, but some people and businesses still don't realise that today is the 21 November and that Christmas is in a whole different month of the year.
November 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I'm not certain, but some people and businesses still don't realise that today is the 21 November and that Christmas is in a whole different month of the year.
While one of course cannot disagree with the outcome of this case; what about all the sitting MPs in the UK front bench who not only take money from the Israeli lobby, but make pro-Israel statements and enact laws on behalf of that genocidal regime?
Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales, has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years after he was paid £40,000 to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament. jrnl.ie/6882297
Reform UK's former Wales leader jailed for 10 years for taking bribes to make pro-Russia speeches
Nathan Gill pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery on dates between 6 December 2018 and 18 July 2019.
jrnl.ie
November 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
While one of course cannot disagree with the outcome of this case; what about all the sitting MPs in the UK front bench who not only take money from the Israeli lobby, but make pro-Israel statements and enact laws on behalf of that genocidal regime?
I'm very pleased to see this, although I'm sure an appeal will be filed.
Two human rights solicitors have been awarded more than €400,000 each in damages after a High Court jury found they were defamed by businessman Denis O'Brien and his spokesman, James Morrissey, almost ten years ago
€400,000 each for two solicitors defamed by Denis O'Brien
Two human rights solicitors have been awarded more than €400,000 each in damages after a High Court jury found they were defamed by businessman Denis O'Brien and his spokesman, James Morrissey, almost...
www.rte.ie
November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I'm very pleased to see this, although I'm sure an appeal will be filed.
Kremlin spokesperson remarks about Ireland's neutrality are 'nonsense', says Taoiseach jrnl.ie/6881769
I hate to say it but a cursory view of the national newspapers indicates that the statement by Russia is correct and they are definitely trying to erode Ireland's neutral military status.
I hate to say it but a cursory view of the national newspapers indicates that the statement by Russia is correct and they are definitely trying to erode Ireland's neutral military status.
Kremlin spokesperson remarks about Ireland's neutrality are 'nonsense', says Taoiseach
Maria Zakharova, who speaks on Foreign Affairs matters for the Putin regime, rounded on Ireland about neutrality and militarism.
jrnl.ie
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Kremlin spokesperson remarks about Ireland's neutrality are 'nonsense', says Taoiseach jrnl.ie/6881769
I hate to say it but a cursory view of the national newspapers indicates that the statement by Russia is correct and they are definitely trying to erode Ireland's neutral military status.
I hate to say it but a cursory view of the national newspapers indicates that the statement by Russia is correct and they are definitely trying to erode Ireland's neutral military status.
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A French ICC judge placed under US sanctions for his work on the ongoing Gaza genocide case describes how sanctions have impacted his life: no Amazon, PayPal, Visa or Mastercard; severely restricted banking; hotel bookings canceled—"like being sent back to the 1990s." www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 AM
A French ICC judge placed under US sanctions for his work on the ongoing Gaza genocide case describes how sanctions have impacted his life: no Amazon, PayPal, Visa or Mastercard; severely restricted banking; hotel bookings canceled—"like being sent back to the 1990s." www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Therefore antisemitism and racism are alright with them now.... hard to keep up with this administration.
Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols.
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Therefore antisemitism and racism are alright with them now.... hard to keep up with this administration.
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Hilarious to watch RTE hosts asking if the Ivan Yates controversy has damaged trust in media.
RTE had him on multiple times before several elections over many years while it was known that he was “working” for campaigns.
He’s not the story. Media complicity is.
RTE had him on multiple times before several elections over many years while it was known that he was “working” for campaigns.
He’s not the story. Media complicity is.
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Hilarious to watch RTE hosts asking if the Ivan Yates controversy has damaged trust in media.
RTE had him on multiple times before several elections over many years while it was known that he was “working” for campaigns.
He’s not the story. Media complicity is.
RTE had him on multiple times before several elections over many years while it was known that he was “working” for campaigns.
He’s not the story. Media complicity is.
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An EU-registered ship will pass through Spanish territory carrying 440 tonnes of mortar bomb parts, projectiles and military-grade steel to the Israel Defense Forces’ largest weapons supplier.
www.ontheditch.com/eu-registere...
www.ontheditch.com/eu-registere...
EU ship with 400+ tonnes of munitions on its way to Israel
It's set to travel through Spanish territory.
www.ontheditch.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
An EU-registered ship will pass through Spanish territory carrying 440 tonnes of mortar bomb parts, projectiles and military-grade steel to the Israel Defense Forces’ largest weapons supplier.
www.ontheditch.com/eu-registere...
www.ontheditch.com/eu-registere...
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The misinformation and lies about access to justice extends to criticising an access to information case about a wind farm whose planning permission was allowed expire by Coillte. Yet another article where lies are presented as facts and the people involved ignored
November 16, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The misinformation and lies about access to justice extends to criticising an access to information case about a wind farm whose planning permission was allowed expire by Coillte. Yet another article where lies are presented as facts and the people involved ignored
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Albanese lived in Palestine from 2010 to 2012
She had written extensively on the Israel-Palestine question
The appointment to the UN position brought her into daily contact with the situation in Gaza
She had exceptional opportunities to gain insight into the crises leading up to October 7
She had written extensively on the Israel-Palestine question
The appointment to the UN position brought her into daily contact with the situation in Gaza
She had exceptional opportunities to gain insight into the crises leading up to October 7
Francesca Albanese and the Palestinian Fight for Survival
The US sanctions against Francesca Albanese are testament to her courage speaking up for the Palestinians. If international law lies buried underneath the rubble of Gaza, truth-tellers like Albanese h...
jacobin.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Albanese lived in Palestine from 2010 to 2012
She had written extensively on the Israel-Palestine question
The appointment to the UN position brought her into daily contact with the situation in Gaza
She had exceptional opportunities to gain insight into the crises leading up to October 7
She had written extensively on the Israel-Palestine question
The appointment to the UN position brought her into daily contact with the situation in Gaza
She had exceptional opportunities to gain insight into the crises leading up to October 7
The US is currently proving itself to be one of the most evil countries on the planet; they don't have friends, they have idiot, loyal subjects who do their bidding.... or else.
David McWilliams: The US is Ireland’s best friend, so why are so many of us anti-American?
David McWilliams: The US is Ireland’s best friend, so why are so many of us anti-American?
The Irish-American bond, our enduring and rewarding friendship, is bigger than any politician
www.irishtimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:28 AM
The US is currently proving itself to be one of the most evil countries on the planet; they don't have friends, they have idiot, loyal subjects who do their bidding.... or else.
And these people are being assisted by the recent rhetoric of current government members.
The Garda Commissioner has said that there has been an increase in violent political extremism and gardaí were monitoring the activities of a small number of activists who were seeking the capacity for and wanted to take violent action
Rise in violent political extremism - Garda Commissioner
The Garda Commissioner has said that there has been an increase in violent political extremism and gardaí were monitoring the activities of a small number of activists who were seeking the capacity fo...
www.rte.ie
November 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
And these people are being assisted by the recent rhetoric of current government members.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Apartheid Regime enacts Apartheid laws whilst continuing to commit genocide with impunity. I'm sure the international community will be up in arms about this...
Israel is advancing a dangerous bill to impose the death penalty on Palestinian prisoners. Right-wing leaders want to go even further and use the bill to give Israeli forces the authority to carry out extrajudicial killings.
Israel wants to implement the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners. Here’s what you need to know.
Israel is advancing a dangerous bill to impose the death penalty on Palestinian prisoners. Right-wing leaders want to go even further and use the bill to give Israeli forces the authority to carry…
mondoweiss.net
November 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Apartheid Regime enacts Apartheid laws whilst continuing to commit genocide with impunity. I'm sure the international community will be up in arms about this...
Fantastic discussion on the Tortoise Shack which is well worth a listen with @tonygroves.bsky.social and @philipoconnor.bsky.social .
Had a chat on the Tortoise Shack with @philipoconnor.bsky.social about the political lurch to the anti-immigrant right and no punches were pulled. Are you listening, Matt Carthy?
Full interview here: www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
Full interview here: www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
November 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Fantastic discussion on the Tortoise Shack which is well worth a listen with @tonygroves.bsky.social and @philipoconnor.bsky.social .
'The risks are severe': Parents urged not to buy e-scooters for children this Christmas jrnl.ie/6873738
I'm glad to see they started this campaign because I see kids under 10 riding them every single day, often unsafely as well.
I'm glad to see they started this campaign because I see kids under 10 riding them every single day, often unsafely as well.
'The risks are severe': Parents urged not to buy e-scooters for children this Christmas
E-scooters are now the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in children admitted to CHI at Temple Street, Ireland’s national neurosurgical centre.
jrnl.ie
November 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
'The risks are severe': Parents urged not to buy e-scooters for children this Christmas jrnl.ie/6873738
I'm glad to see they started this campaign because I see kids under 10 riding them every single day, often unsafely as well.
I'm glad to see they started this campaign because I see kids under 10 riding them every single day, often unsafely as well.
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I have obtained a copy of the Flood Advisory issued by Met Éireann to local authorities today showing an orange level flood risk for many parts of East and South. I cannot see why it is not made public as I believe it is in the public interest to share it so I am sharing it.
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I have obtained a copy of the Flood Advisory issued by Met Éireann to local authorities today showing an orange level flood risk for many parts of East and South. I cannot see why it is not made public as I believe it is in the public interest to share it so I am sharing it.
They'll just go with regular #RipOffIreland prices instead because that's never failed before.
Euro 2028 organisers rule out the use of dynamic ticket pricing
Euro 2028 organisers rule out the use of dynamic ticket pricing
Widely available affordable tickets ‘fundamental’ to a successful tournament, says FA chair
www.irishtimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
They'll just go with regular #RipOffIreland prices instead because that's never failed before.