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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · 4d

Absolute delight to be back at @tricondublin.bsky.social on Friday to talk about language rights and the Irish constitution.

Thanks to the organisers, commentators, and all present for a thoroughly interesting discussion.

📸TriCon

A photo of the panel, including myself, discussing constitutional law at Trinity College Dublin.

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · 15d

Looking forward to being back in Dublin for this exciting event next week.

This time I'll be discussing Article 8 of the Irish Constitution, and whether it helps or hinders the development of Irish language rights.

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · Jul 8

It was an absolute delight to be back in Belfast for my PhD graduation yesterday.

Wonderful day to celebrate, as well as catching up with @mckeevergrainne.bsky.social, @rjjoconnell.bsky.social and the PhD cohort.

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · Jul 1

Happy Canada Day to one of my favourite places on Earth.

A view of Vancouver, Canada from Grouse Mountain.

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · Jun 24

Connemara isn't in the UK either, for all the limited effort put into this.

A photo of Nutella's "best breakfast spots in the UK" map, which for some reason includes one spot in Ireland.

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · Jun 19

Wales being told to be grateful for receiving scraps. Tale as old as time.

NationCymru @nation.cymru · Jun 19

A treasury minister has told a Welsh MP he should be 'a little bit more grateful' for the railway funding Wales received in the UK Government's recent spending review ✍️ Emily Price

Treasury minister tells Welsh MP to 'be more grateful' for rail funding

Emily Price A treasury minister has told a Welsh MP he should be “a little bit more grateful” for the railway funding Wales received in the UK Government’s recent spending review. Chief Secretary to t...

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · Jun 18

Driver was resolved through reference to an explanatory memorandum.

Of course we don't have those in 40k, and there isn't a middle ground between a 5+ or 6+ on a six-sided dice either.

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · Jun 18

All this reminds me of the case of Driver in Wales, in which there was an alleged inconsistency between the Welsh-language and English-language version of a legislative provision. Which is an issue in Wales because both versions have equal standing.

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · Jun 18

The answer? We don't actually know.

Tournaments typically make a decision which one they are following. Both app and website are considered official sources.

The app has been incorrect before, but the website has also made changes without highlighting what those changes are.

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · Jun 18

Now generally, people follow the website for the "true" updates, noting the app has been incorrect a few times before.

OTOH, people pay for access to the app, so should expect it to be correct and updated accordingly. It isn't always announced when updates are released on the website.

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · Jun 18

Similarly, you have to pay to access rules in the app - with a code you receive from the physical copies of a rulebook - but the online changes are free to download.

The confusion comes where people don't know which set to follow: both are "official" sources, its the same company.

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · Jun 18

The conflict between the photos is not a case where the app isn't updated yet; as the change in the website occurred two weeks ago.

Now, Warhammer 40k is famously ludicrous for rules updates. A recent rulebook I bought was outdated by the time I got home - updated on app and website.

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · Jun 17

Listenbourg's time to shine.

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · Jun 9

Final Fantasy X & Shenmue II for sure.

Potentially Lies of P also.

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · Jun 1

I'm going to see it tomorrow, happy to hear all the hype!

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · May 29

Ah now you are too kind.

FWIW, I was into 40k in my youth then left the hobby. Once I had disposable income as an adult, the personalised ads started popping up...

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · May 29

Yeah...

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · May 27

Ymhellach, gellir ddefnyddio 'comhghairdeachas' neu 'comhghairdeas', maent gyda'r un ystyr.

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · May 26

Slay the Spire is so underrated.. even if every other modern roguelike cites it as an inspiration.

Ironclad will always be the best character.

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · May 24

FWIW, I also lived in Aberystwyth for years. Also a lovely place, apart from getting there.

Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · May 24

Caernarfon is my hometown, so I do have a love for it, and its a wonderful place to visit.

But I'm still surprised to see it as a "happiest place to live in Britain" list.

NationCymru @nation.cymru · May 24

These Welsh locations are the happiest places to live in Wales according to new research

Two Welsh towns ranked as the happiest places to live in Britain

For many of us being Welsh and living in god’s own country is enough to satisfy the requirement for happiness. However, according to a newly published list, there are two Welsh towns in particular whi...

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · May 23

Another fun case in the series of "what is a public function" judicial reviews.

Interesting bit in para 50 on principle of non-court interference in political party autonomy.

Shoaib M Khan @shoaibmkhan.bsky.social · May 23

Court of Appeal dismisses claim for judicial review brought by Tortoise Media Limited against the Conservatives.

The election of party leader is not the exercise of a public function for the purposes of section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998. It is a "private" act.

www.judiciary.uk/judgments/to...

Tortoise Media -v- Conservative Party - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Neutral citation number: [2025] EWCA Civ 673 Case number: CA-2023-002540 In the Court of Appeal (Civil Division)On appeal from the High Court of JusticeKing’s Bench DivisionAdministrative CourtMr Just...

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UK Constitutional Law Association @ukcla.bsky.social · May 22

Robert Mullins: For Women Scotland: Fastening the “Biological” Straitjacket ukconstitutionallaw.org/2025/05/22/r...

Robert Mullins: For Women Scotland: Fastening the “Biological” Straitjacket

In her excellent and informed critique of the Supreme Court’s judgment in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16 (“FWS”), Crash Wigley notes that in its judgment the Court negle…

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · May 21

Oíche den scoth sa Oíche Ólaíochta i nGaillimh anocht, bhi mé ag caint faoi mo taighde ar cearta teanga.

Great evening for @pintofscienceie.bsky.social in Galway tonight, where I was talking about my research on language rights.

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Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · May 20

Amárach / tomorrow!

Liam Edwards @itswelshliam.bsky.social · May 10

Chríochnaigh mé mo chur i láthair don Oíche Ólaíochta (21 Bealtaine). Táim ar bís!
Finished my talk for Pint of Science (21 May), excited to present.

A slide for a talk called "Cearta teanga in Éirinn agus sa Bhreatain Bheag", or Language Rights in Ireland and Wales.

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