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Niall O'Connor

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Senior Lecturer, Essex Law School, researching fundamental (social) rights and their relationship to economic freedoms. Currently working as part of the EU-CIEMBLY project on intersectionality in citizens' assemblies: https://www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/home

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Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · Dec 17

Excited to get my hands on the first print copies of my recently published book, which examines the constitutional and social dimensions of the freedom to conduct a business in EU law, which I argue can and should be reconceptualised in (fundamental) social rights terms.

Photograph of two copies of the book, Business Freedoms and Fundamental Rights in European Union Law.

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Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · 6d

Looking forward to engaging with the Essex student comminity at today's Freshers' Fair. Talking all things intersectionality and citizens' assemblies in the run up to our local pilot in Colchester next year!

All set to welcome students to the Essex Freshers' Fair and to talk about the EU-CIEMBLY project with the student community. Watch this space for more news about our planned pilot citizens' as...

All set to welcome students to the Essex Freshers' Fair and to talk about the EU-CIEMBLY project with the student community. Watch this space for more news about our planned pilot citizens' assembly i...

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Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · 23d

Challenging to condense the book's arguments into 30 second soundbites while also appearing on camera but useful to think about presenting research in new ways.

Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · 23d

My video focuses on my 2024 monograph exploring the social dimensions of the freedom to conduct a business, which remains open access: academic.oup.com/book/58854

Business Freedoms and Fundamental Rights in European Union Law

Abstract. The recognition of the freedom to conduct a business as a fundamental right within European Union law has reignited debate as to the proper place

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Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · 23d

Really enjoyed taking part in the filming of this series on open access publishing at Essex: www.essex.ac.uk/blog/posts/2...

Filming the Open Access Research series | Blog | University of Essex

The Open Access team at the University of Essex reflect on the process of filming a series of Open Access videos, with authors highlighting the depth and breadth of their research.

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Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · Sep 5

What to learn more about intersectionality and citizens' assemblies? Check out the newly launched @eu-ciembly.bsky.social glossary covering the key concepts governing our integration of intersectional equality, inclusion, and deliberation in citizens' assembly design: www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/glossary

Glossary

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Faculty of Law @cambridgelaw.bsky.social · Jul 14

📖OUP ( @oxfordunipress.bsky.social) has published the eighth edition of 'The Substantive Law of the EU: The Four Freedoms' by @cbarnard.bsky.social (Trinity) providing an updated critical and thorough analysis of the key principles of the substantive law of the EU:

🔗https://bit.ly/4nLgmvl

The Substantive Law of the EU: The Four Freedoms 8th edition

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Anastasia Karatzia @akaratzia.bsky.social · Jul 9

What a beautiful day to talk about democracy! Getting ready for our experts' workshop on Designing Intersectional Citizens' Assemblies for the @eu-ciembly.bsky.social project! @noconnor90.bsky.social

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Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · Jul 9

And campus never disappoints in the sunshine!

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Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · Jul 9

All ready to go for today's EU-CIEMBLY workshop at Essex Law School where we will be talking about intersectionality in citizen's assemblies with the project team and guest speakers.

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Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thanks again to Ilias and Sanna for organising such a great workshop on EU law in a volatile and uncertain world. Looking forward to seeing the outcome of all this great research!

Group of academics photographed attending workshop on EU law in a volatile and changing world.

Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · Jun 25

The book can also be accessed directly via the OUP website: academic.oup.com/book/58854

Business Freedoms and Fundamental Rights in European Union Law

Abstract. The recognition of the freedom to conduct a business as a fundamental right within European Union law has reignited debate as to the proper place

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Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · Jun 25

Thanks to the Essex University Open Access Fund, my book Business Freedoms and Fundamental Rights in European Union Law can be enjoyed for free! www.linkedin.com/posts/univer...

The University of Essex’ Open Access fund exists to give Essex researchers the ability to reach the widest possible readership. | University of Essex Library Services

The University of Essex’ Open Access fund exists to give Essex researchers the ability to reach the widest possible readership. The Library’s Open Essex collection demonstrates the range of publicatio...

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Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · Jun 25

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Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · Jun 25

Looking forward to this workshop tomorrow at City Law School on the topic of EU Law for a Volatile and Uncertain World, and to meeting new colleagues. I will be discussing all things intersectionality and citizens' assemblies, including the deficiencies within the existing EU equality law framework.

First slide of presentation titled a new paradigm for intersectionality in citizens' assemblies.

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Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · Jun 5

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Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · Jun 5

Nice to see that the EU-CIEMBY project, and the value of intersectional inclusiveness in democratic participation and deliberation, are already gaining recognition among policy-makers. Watch this space for more news on our planned citizens' assembly pilot in Cyprus next year.🇨🇾🇪🇺👥

EU-CIEMBLY @eu-ciembly.bsky.social · Jun 2

🎥 We are especially proud that MEP Mr.Michael Hatzipantelas refers to our project, which aims to strengthen democratic participation.
📣Watch what he said and learn more about our platform 👉 www.eu-ciembly.eu

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🎥 Είμαστε ιδιαίτερα περήφανοι που ο Ευρωβουλευτής κ. Μιχάλης… | EU-CIEMBLY

🎥 Είμαστε ιδιαίτερα περήφανοι που ο Ευρωβουλευτής κ. Μιχάλης Χατζηπαντέλας αναφέρεται στο έργο μας EU-CIEMBLY, το οποίο έχει ως στόχο την ενίσχυση της δημοκρατικής συμμετοχής. 📣 Δείτε τι είπε και μάθε...

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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · Jun 5

CJEU, equality law

Due on July 10th: Advocate-General's opinion on whether firing an employee for leaving the Catholic church breaches EU anti-discrimination law - curia.europa.eu/juris/docume...

CURIA - Documents

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Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · Jun 4

The book is open access and the online version can be found here: academic.oup.com/book/58854

Business Freedoms and Fundamental Rights in European Union Law

Abstract. The recognition of the freedom to conduct a business as a fundamental right within European Union law has reignited debate as to the proper place

academic.oup.com

Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · Jun 4

In particular, the right to work acts as a bridge between an economic (freedoms) and a social (rights) conception of freedom of contract as a component of wider business freedoms.

Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · Jun 4

I argue that there are internal and external social dimensions to the freedom to conduct a business, which help us to understand its relationship to fundamental social rights, a relationship that need not be viewed as inherently antagonistic.

Niall O'Connor @noconnor90.bsky.social · Jun 4

Was nice to catch up with colleagues at the Essex human rights research away day today and to hear about the exciting human rights work being conducted. I presented part of my book exploring the social dimensions of the freedom to conduct a business as a fundamental right in EU law.

Slides showing the title 'Reconceptualsing the Freedom to Conduct a Business as a Fundamental Social Right' and an imagine of the book cover.

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Global Citizens' Assembly Network @glocan.bsky.social · May 30

Last weekend, the #DemocraticOdyssey came to an end.

300 participants from across Europe met in Athens, Florence, and Vienna to work on a Citizens’ Charter.

The document is live and open to commentary: democratic-odyssey.k8s.osp.cat/assemblies/t...

Pictured: Assembly members, crew, and observers.

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · May 28

"Such swingeing cuts to migration for work could stall the government’s plans for economic growth, which the public expects to see"

@heather-rolfe.bsky.social on why the immigration white paper misjudges the public's priorities

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The immigration white paper misjudges the public’s priorities - UK in a changing Europe

Heather Rolfe analyses public opinion on the UK government's white paper on immigration. She argues that while much of the public is in favour of reducing migration, the content and language of the wh...

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