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by Aoife O’Donoghue

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Glad you are okay Sarah.
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by Tanja Bueltmann — Reposted by: Aoife O’Donoghue, Steve Peers, Peter Campbell , and 1 more

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I say this with the bluntness it requires: they will get people murdered if this continues. This is not just populism anymore either: it’s completely unhinged and a deliberate choice that does endanger lives. I am not saying this lightly at all.
Screenshot of an Express article; it says: Robert Jenrick lists 30 'activist judges' he vows to axe in war on UK's open border In a bold move, Robert Jenrick is set to unveil a controversial plan targeting what he calls 'activist' judges, at the Conservative Party conference.
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@sarahmaintains.bsky.social is on her way home. So much relief, but also so much admiration for her bravery and the bravery of all those on the @freedomflotilla.bsky.social

Free Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
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Reposted by: Aoife O’Donoghue, Mary Burke

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A small fire at the front of the bookshop was started last night after rubbish bags that were awaiting collection were set on fire. The guards don’t have reason at this time to believe it was a targeted attack. Thankfully the damage was limited and everyone is safe. We are open for business as usual
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by Aoife O’Donoghue

aoifemod.bsky.social
That the Irish Government did not have to do the *exact* same thing both shows a lack of understanding of #internationallaw but also that Irish Constitutional law already contains its own Bill of Rights - that binds the Gov & unlike the UK cannot be altered without a referendum 3/3
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by Aoife O’Donoghue

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The #Wolfson Report also argues that the #BillofRights for #NorthernIreland was intended to replace ECHR rights at some point - there is no evidence for this - it was intended to extend and be contextual to Northern Ireland 2/3
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by Aoife O’Donoghue — Reposted by: Colin Murray, Cathryn Costello

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The Wolfson Report treats #NorthernIreland and the international legal commitments of the UK Government - which are very clearly spelled out in the #1998Agreement - as mere political agreements.
Once again it is a Treaty & requires #ECHR rights - not UK versions of them
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Aoife O'Donoghue @aoifemod.bsky.social · 2d
Ehm...

1) Because it is an integral part of the UK - not an overseas territority etcs., - & UK wide law applies to it

2) Direct Rule is always a possibility

3) Nice to the Conversative & Unionist Party looking for yet another sea border, as that is so popular.

See caj.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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by Aoife O’Donoghue — Reposted by: Colin Murray

aoifemod.bsky.social
Ehm...

1) Because it is an integral part of the UK - not an overseas territority etcs., - & UK wide law applies to it

2) Direct Rule is always a possibility

3) Nice to the Conversative & Unionist Party looking for yet another sea border, as that is so popular.

See caj.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Reposted by: Aoife O’Donoghue, Colin Murray

lrb.co.uk
‘The​ current members of the Supreme Court, ten men and two women, all of them white, seem to regard the Human Rights Act as an unwelcome remnant of a past era.’

In his final piece for the 𝘓𝘙𝘉, Conor Gearty writes on the Supreme Court’s reinterpretation of the HRA: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Conor Gearty · Unwelcome Remnant: Erasing the Human Rights Act
The Supreme Court is quietly editing the Human Rights Act out of existence. In cases where human rights cannot be...
www.lrb.co.uk
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by Colin Murray — Reposted by: Aoife O’Donoghue, Rory O’Connell

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Like most apologias, the Wolfson report isn't supposed to be read, it's just supposed to exist to provide cover. But this is really pretty limited cover. If anyone is bothered, note the utter lack of any references re the GFA.

It's all just vibes:

www.conservatives.com/wolfson-fina...
Wolfson Final Report | Conservatives
Wolfson Final Report
www.conservatives.com
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Reposted by: Aoife O’Donoghue

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AAUP President Todd Wolfson unpacks the dangerous consequences of the Trump administration’s compact, which aims to exert ideological control over universities and colleges. As Wolfson makes clear, this partisan incursion into higher education affects ALL sectors.

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by Aoife O’Donoghue

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I posted about me & @ruthhoughton.bsky.social blogs on how dangerous #Project2025 is ... & how very clearly they set out their plan

I know a bit about how tyrants often present themselves in what otherwise would be seen as comedy/extraordinary/weird outfits - AI brings this to a whole new level
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 5d
Posted by the President of the United States.
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Reposted by: Aoife O’Donoghue, Claudia Sahm, Richard S.J. Tol , and 8 more

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Posted by the President of the United States.
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Reposted by: Aoife O’Donoghue, Gavin A. Schmidt, Steve Peers , and 12 more

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BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.

Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.
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by Aoife O’Donoghue — Reposted by: Steve Peers, Laurent Pech

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As #Project2025 's manifesto continues to be implemented by the #Trump Administration

Blogs by me & @ruthhoughton.bsky.social

verfassungsblog.de/reading-proj...

criticallegalthinking.com/2025/06/02/p...

on (un)democracy & blueprints to dismantle constitutions

newrepublic.com/post/201249/...
Trump Openly Brags About Having a Project 2025 Creator on His Team
Donald Trump eagerly posted that he and Russell Vought are getting ready to gut “Democrat agencies” during the shutdown.
newrepublic.com
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by Aoife O’Donoghue — Reposted by: Laurent Pech

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This is an excellent thread. Exactly as @profpech.bsky.social describes...a descent into authoritarianism
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Laurent Pech 🇺🇦 @profpech.bsky.social · 6d
Have taken the time to read this *extraordinary* 161p ruling by Federal Judge William Young. Absolute must-read to understand the full extent of Trump regime's depravity and lawlessness, the steep extent of 🇺🇸 descent into authoritarianism & the enabling role of integrity-free Roberts Court
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 6d
Judge William Young ruled on Tuesday that Marco Rubio and Kristi Noem’s student deportation effort violates the First Amendment, but he also had important messages for Donald Trump, John Roberts — and all Americans.

At Law Dork, I explain.
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by Aoife O’Donoghue — Reposted by: Laurent Pech

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& importantly - these two things can be happening at once...violating the rights of pro-Palestinian students & finding that the Anti-Defamation League is too interested in tackling anti-semitism because it points out exactly who Charlie Kirk was.

www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
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Reposted by: Aoife O’Donoghue

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“FBI Director Kash Patel made the announcement on Wednesday after prominent conservative influencers, including Elon Musk, pounced on the ADL’s inclusion of the murdered right-wing activist Charlie Kirk in its “Glossary of Extremism and Hate”.”

www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
FBI cuts ties with Anti-Defamation League amid conservative backlash
FBI Director Kash Patel announces break with anti-Semitism watchdog amid outrage over description of Charlie Kirk.
www.aljazeera.com
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by Laurent Pech — Reposted by: Aoife O’Donoghue

profpech.bsky.social
On ICE:

“ICE goes masked for a single reason -- to terrorize Americans into quiescence. … In all our history we have never tolerated an armed masked secret police. Carrying on in this fashion, ICE brings indelible obloquy to this administration and everyone who works in it.”
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by Laurent Pech — Reposted by: Aoife O’Donoghue, Steve Peers, Peter Holmes , and 1 more

profpech.bsky.social
Have taken the time to read this *extraordinary* 161p ruling by Federal Judge William Young. Absolute must-read to understand the full extent of Trump regime's depravity and lawlessness, the steep extent of 🇺🇸 descent into authoritarianism & the enabling role of integrity-free Roberts Court
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 6d
Judge William Young ruled on Tuesday that Marco Rubio and Kristi Noem’s student deportation effort violates the First Amendment, but he also had important messages for Donald Trump, John Roberts — and all Americans.

At Law Dork, I explain.
Judge William Young's ruling against Rubio and Noem is a lesson for all in the Trump era
Young lays bare the unconstitutionality of the Trump administration's student deportation efforts — and issues a challenge to America. Also: More court pushback.
www.lawdork.com
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by Aoife O’Donoghue — Reposted by: Colin Murray, Aileen McHarg

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This is going to be an excellent event with speakers including @maireadenright.bsky.social @conorkelly.bsky.social
@dkennytcd.bsky.social @aileenkavanagh.bsky.social @aileenmcharg.bsky.social @danielwincott.bsky.social @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social 📢
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@ICONSGBIE @iconsgbie.bsky.social · 8d
📢ICON GBIE, TRICON, QUB Webinar:

Familiarity, Culture & Expertise: The Future of Referendums in Ireland & the UK

Oct 17th 10:00-13:00 Online

To register follow the link below:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0d55a0...

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Reposted by: Aoife O’Donoghue, Michael Gordon, Daniel Wincott

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📢ICON GBIE, TRICON, QUB Webinar:

Familiarity, Culture & Expertise: The Future of Referendums in Ireland & the UK

Oct 17th 10:00-13:00 Online

To register follow the link below:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0d55a0...

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by Aoife O’Donoghue

aoifemod.bsky.social
This is a lovely set of posts. Worth the 5 mins to read and learn.
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William Dalrymple @willdalrymple.bsky.social · 10d
Our @EmpirePodUK look at the deep history of Palestine continues

THE GAZA EROTIC LITERARY FESTIVAL:
THE GOLDEN AGE OF BYZANTINE GAZA

With the brilliant Peter Sarris
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/2...
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293. Ancient Gaza: The Rise of Christianity
Empire – Apple Podcasts share.google/aipCVlVuadDF...
293. Ancient Gaza: The Rise of Christianity (Part 3)
Podcast Episode · Empire · 24/09/2025 · 39m
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Our @EmpirePodUK look at the deep history of Palestine continues

THE GAZA EROTIC LITERARY FESTIVAL:
THE GOLDEN AGE OF BYZANTINE GAZA

With the brilliant Peter Sarris
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/2...
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by Aoife O’Donoghue

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Colin Murray @colinmurray.bsky.social · 12d
If the authorities are using counter terrorism powers against influential performers with effective legal teams, it's a really good idea not to clown yourselves getting muddled up with procedural technicalities. The UK Govt are Kneecap's best publicity machine:

www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh thrown out
Chief magistrate at Woolwich crown court rules that ‘proceedings were instituted unlawfully and are null’
www.theguardian.com
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Reposted by: Aoife O’Donoghue, Timothy Snyder, Anna O. Law , and 28 more

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Only an administration intent on committing war crimes in the present and future would stoop to calling Wounded Knee a "battle" rather than what it truly was: a massacre of over 250 Lakotas, mainly women, children, and the elderly. 1/
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The phrase "on a technicality" is better used when a procedural flaw prevents what would otherwise be a finding of liability.

But this was a jurisdictional error - it prevented the court even having jurisdiction to decide the case one way or the other.

Pretty basic stuff.
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by Colin Murray — Reposted by: Aoife O’Donoghue

colinmurray.bsky.social
Worth saying that I think there are really good reasons why this was a highly dubious prosecution and that the Art 10 arguments should always have militated against bringing charges.
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Reposted by: Aoife O’Donoghue, Steve Peers, Tom Griffin , and 2 more

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"on a technicality"

Not really.

A failure to get necessary consents to a terror charge is not a slight error. They are safeguards when a person faces a serious charge.

Prosecutors should take such safeguards seriously: this is terrorism law they are using.

www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh thrown out
Chief magistrate at Woolwich crown court rules that ‘proceedings were instituted unlawfully and are null’
www.theguardian.com
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