Alannah Uí Geargáin
@lanauig.bsky.social
Disabled law student, aspiring author, professional thorn in the side of ableists. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇮🇪🇵🇸⚖️
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And yes, the Court isn’t an instrument that tramples member-states and demands drastic compliance - it is very much deferential and reluctant to change course (see: refusal to re-open Ireland v UK). We should demand more of the Court, not less from member-states’ obligations under the Convention.
Deference, Populism and why the ECHR is still necessary
With sustained attacks on the ECHR and migrants in particular by the Irish Government, I explain why they're wrong. The ECHR is flawed but still essential.
open.substack.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
And yes, the Court isn’t an instrument that tramples member-states and demands drastic compliance - it is very much deferential and reluctant to change course (see: refusal to re-open Ireland v UK). We should demand more of the Court, not less from member-states’ obligations under the Convention.
We are VERY passionate about Halloween in this house. Think we got these in either Penney's or TK Maxx
August 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We are VERY passionate about Halloween in this house. Think we got these in either Penney's or TK Maxx
And vegan too, even better!
July 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
And vegan too, even better!