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Schona Jolly KC
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All sorts of reluctance. From there to here. Barrister. Writer. Flâneuse.

Law. Human rights. International affairs. Opinions mine.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Here is what PM Starmer said to President Abbas directly about its significance: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d006...
September 22, 2025 at 9:43 AM
V short form: formal acknowledgement that a recognised state is a subject of int’l law, conferring various rights & obligations eg full diplomatic status, ability to enter into treaties, access to international courts & organisations etc; determines status, legitimacy & participation amongst govts.
September 22, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Here is the full statement on recognition from PM Starmer.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sir Keir Starmer's full statement on recognising a Palestinian state
A complete transcription of Sir Keir Starmer's video announcement on Palestinian statehood.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Will write a considered reply a bit later - just out for the day - but a useful overview by @patrickwintour.bsky.social in the Guardian here. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
What the UK’s recognition of Palestinian statehood will mean
What does the decision entail and which other countries are joining Britain’s move
www.theguardian.com
September 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
And the Canadian recognition of the state of Palestine too, from @mark-carney.bsky.social .

bsky.app/profile/mark...
Today, Canada recognises the State of Palestine.
 
My statement: www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...
September 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
bsky.app/profile/albo... Here is @albomp.bsky.social Australian recognition just before the UK.
My statement formally recognising the State of Palestine.
September 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM