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Committee on the Administration of Justice An Coiste um Riarachán Dlí agus Cirt Promoting Justice / Protecting Rights

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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The European Court of Human Rights has held that, in certain circumstances, the right to hold spontaneous protests in immediate response to events, where the protest would be pointless if delayed, may override notification requirements. More from our Director here: www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
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Justice group says it’s ‘premature’ to claim Garvaghy Road protesters broke law
Thousands join protest to oppose Orange Order Drumcree march
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Human Rights First @humanrightsfirst.org · 31/07/2026
In an article for @irishnews.com, @humanrightsfirst.org's @suchitauppal.bsky.social and @cajni.bsky.social's Shannon Doherty write about the targeting of those supporting immigrant communities in Northern Ireland, and the immediate steps that authorities must take to protect them.
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How those who help migrants are also targeted by racists
Lawyers, community workers, anti-racism activists, landlords and others serving migrants have faced death threats, arson threats, online harassment and abuse
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️‍🌈 @iccl.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Osgur Breatnach's wrongful conviction for the 1976 Sallins Train Robbery was today declared a miscarriage of justice. This is a huge step for Osgur and his campaign. An independent public inquiry must follow. @cajni.bsky.social @amnesty.org @finucanecentre.bsky.social www.rte.ie/news/2026/07...
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Sallins conviction declared miscarriage of justice
The wrongful conviction of Osgur Breatnach for the Sallins train robbery half a century ago has now been declared a miscarriage of justice.
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Human Rights First @humanrightsfirst.org · 16/06/2026
For the third year running, a crime in Northern Ireland has been turned into a license for racist violence. In a piece for @justsecurity.org, our @suchitauppal.bsky.social and @cajni.bsky.social's Shannon Doherty break down the pattern, paramilitary involvement & the authorities' failure to respond.
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Northern Ireland’s Racist Violence Has a Familiar Playbook
In Northern Ireland, a horrific crime is being manipulated to justify racist violence and the targeting of migrants.
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Colin Murray @colinmurray.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Significant reporting on the legislative process for Legacy from @thedetailtv.bsky.social building on @cajni.bsky.social FOI requests. A lot of focus on the Security Service involvement, but the Govt was repeatedly warned that the process must be ECHR compliant: www.thedetail.tv/articles/sec...
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Luke Butterly @lukejbutterly.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Lots of work went into getting the detail on this group, by human rights group @cajni.bsky.social and investigative reporter @coramazov.bsky.social Have a read this morning... Revealed: The secret group linked to security services that helped shape the Legacy Act
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The secret group linked to security services that helped shape the Legacy Act
Attendees warned of 'vast' legal risks from Government's legacy proposals
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
The European Convention on Human Rights is under attack from the very governments meant to uphold it. An urgent warning from @fidh-official.bsky.social : www.fidh.org/en/internati...
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The European Convention on Human Rights is under attack
Of the roughly 50,000 cases currently before the European Court of Human Rights, only around 1.5% concern migration. Yet over 27 European States (…)
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
🚨Upcoming Event: “UK Supreme Court Dillon and Others judgment – analysis and what next?” June 3rd | 10am | Ulster University Belfast Room BC-00-307 From legacy issues to Article 2 of Windsor Framework/Protocol, this will be an important and timely event. RSVP via the link 🔗 👉 lnkd.in/eHGKwgsm
Event poster. Titled UK Supreme Court Dillon and Others judgment – analysis and what next? Ulster University Belfast, Room BC-00-307. 10am. 3rd June 2026
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
A new blog from our board member, @colinmurray.bsky.social, discusses the upcoming consideration by the Council of Europe of the Political Declaration intending to "rebalance" the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in immigration contexts. Read more here 👉 verfassungsblog.de/belfast-good...
A photograph of Professor Colin Murray, alongside the front page of the Belfast/ Good Friday Agreement. In front of these images is the heading of the article 'Hollowing Out Human Rights: The Implications for the Belfast/ Good Friday Agreement of Restricting ECHR Protections for Immigrants'
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Colin Murray @colinmurray.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Reporting by @freyamcc.bsky.social on efforts by human rights groups (Inc @cajni.bsky.social) to highlight the risks of plans to weaken Art 3 and 8 ECHR obligations beyond the supposed focus on immigration. The Irish Govt, backing these efforts, does not have a compelling response to the concerns:
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️‍🌈 @iccl.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
With @cajni.bsky.social @amnestyni.bsky.social @rfjustice.bsky.social @finucanecentre.bsky.social @pilsni.bsky.social and others, we wrote to Minister McEntee urging the government to defend the ECHR, rather than colluding with agendas that seek to undermine it. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
irishtimes.com
Government accused of colluding with ‘narrow agenda’ of UK on human rights issues
Groups say Council of Europe proposal would weaken protections of the European Convention on Human Rights
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
As a @fidh-official.bsky.social member, we strongly condemn the recent US & Israel military attacks on Iran and urge all parties to immediately cease hostilities. Civilians must be protected, international law upheld, and investigations into violations pursued. ✊ www.fidh.org/en/region/as...
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Israel/US attacks on Iran: FIDH calls for protection of civilians, respect of international law
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) strongly condemns the military attacks on Iran by the United States (US) and Israel, which (…)
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️‍🌈 @iccl.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Yesterday evening was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends and longstanding supporters of ICCL, and to hear from excellent speakers including Dr Andrew Forde, Daniel Holder, Director of @cajni.bsky.social, and @ailbhes.bsky.social.
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
CAJ and partners were at the Guildhall today presenting to the Derry City & Strabane District Council on the Mobuoy Community Inquiry. We want to thank the Council for hearing and supporting our plans to get some answers for Mobuoy.
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
📢 We’re hiring: Senior Legal and Policy Officer (Legacy) Work on the legacy of the Northern Ireland conflict, supporting legal & policy interventions, litigation, and justice reform. 💼 £44,075 pa | 35 hrs/week | 3-year contract with extension possibility More info 👉 caj.org.uk/get-involved...
A graphic poster with the words 'We're Hiring - Senior Legal and Policy Officer (Legacy)' in the centre. A stylised image of a Lady Justice statue is faint in the background. The CAJ logo is placed along the bottom of the image.
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
BBC In Depth reports on the Thompson Supreme Court ruling, in which CAJ acted for Next of Kin Eugene Thompson. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Murder and MI5: the extraordinary battle over what stays secret
Can the state, especially when it is implicated in killing, be trusted as the arbiter of what should remain confidential?
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
We welcome the PSNI announcement that they will review the security classification of legacy reports and that that exercise importantly includes the Morton report. www.declassifieduk.org/police-chief...
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Police chief considering release of secret MI5 report on Troubles
Campaigners welcome announcement from Northern Ireland’s top policeman amid fears the file might never “see the light of day”
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
CAJ Director, Daniel Holder on Good Morning Ulster discussing the issue of veterans protections in the NI Troubles Bill. Listen here from 00:56:06: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC Radio Ulster - Good Morning Ulster, 08/01/2026
The day's news agenda, including regular news, travel and sport updates.
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
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Anurag Deb, Colin Murray and Gabriel Tan: Legacy Issues: In re Secretary of State for Northern Ireland [2025] UKSC 47
Introduction It is a rare case where the UK Government initiates a judicial review against an independent public body. The Thompson case is just such a case. The Secretary of State for Northern Ire…
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Colin Murray @colinmurray.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
The @cajni.bsky.social annual lecture sees PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher excoriate the application and practice of Neither Confirm Nor Deny policy in NI as an "implacable dogma" in cases like Stakeknife which does not recognise the need for "flexible and nuanced" application in Legacy cases.
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Cheryl Lawther @profcheryllawther.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
What a privilege to be @cajni.bsky.social Annual Lecture delivered by Jon Boutcher, 24hrs after he delivered the landmark Operation Report
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Fionnuala NÍ Aoláin KC (Hons) @niaolainf.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Glad to chair the CAJ Annual Lecture last night. A full house and tremendous lecture by PSNI Chief Constable John Boutcher.
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
A huge thank you to everyone who attended last night's CAJ Annual Lecture with PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher, exploring the NCND policy and its impact on legacy investigations. You can now read the full transcript here: caj.org.uk/publications...
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CAJ 2025 Annual Lecture: 'Neither Confirm Nor Deny Policy' and Legacy Investigations | Delivered by PSNI Chief Constable, Jon Boutcher - Committee on the Administration of Justice
This year’s CAJ Annual Lecture was delivered by Jon Boutcher, Chief Constable of the PSNI, on the theme of “‘Neither Confirm Nor Deny’ Policy and Legacy Investigations.” The lecture explored the appli...
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End Deportations Belfast @enddbelfast.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Paramilitary groups still engaged in an array of violent terror acts to this day act with impunity. @cajni.bsky.social add 'There is a specific concentration of Palestinian solidarity activities within nationalist communities... [policing] risked discriminatory impact against nationalists.” [2/2]
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Claire Mullaly @clairemullaly.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
If you read one thing today, let it be this article from @lukejbutterly.bsky.social. Discriminatory policing, the handing down of impunity to loyalist terror groups and supporters, and according to the @cajni.bsky.social - the 'risked discriminatory impact against nationalists.'
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Palestine Action: PSNI faces questions on policing of support for proscribed groups
Despite arrests and advisory letters since Palestine Action was banned, no similar action was taken over displays of support for paramilitaries
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
🚨CAJ Annual Lecture 🚨 "‘Neither Confirm Nor Deny’ Policy and Legacy Investigations” delivered by PSNI Chief Constable, Jon Boutcher 📅 Wed 10 December 🕢 7:30pm | Drinks Reception 8:30pm 📍 Riddel Hall, QUB Belfast, Stranmillis Road 📌 RSVP required: lnkd.in/ef4HyAvB
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
📢 New report out now: “Inciting a Pogrom? Social Media and the Racist Disorder in Ballymena and Beyond” Findings include how racist violence in NI has evolved into ongoing community intimidation organised through social media. Read the full report: caj.org.uk/publications...
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
📢 Joint Seminar: Unpacking the UK–Ireland Joint Framework on Legacy Hosted by CAJ, QUB's Mitchell Institute & Human Rights Centre, this seminar brings together NGO leaders and academic experts to examine the new Joint Framework on Legacy. 🔍📄 🔗 Register here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
A flyer for the Joint seminar titled 'Unpacking the joint framework on legacy'. Date and Time: 10th October, 10am. Venue: The Great Hall, Queen's University Belfast. Logos of supporting organisations are along the bottom including: Queen's University Belfast Mitchell Institute and Human Rights Centre, CAJ, Pat Finucane Centre, Amnesty International, Relatives for Justice. Registrations are required. In-person only event.
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
CAJ Director, Daniel Holder, attended this morning's press conference following the publication of the McCullough Review findings. "It should not have taken McCullough to get to the bottom of PSNI surveillance" Full statement with @amnestyuk.bsky.social 👉 caj.org.uk/latest/mccul...
A screenshot from the BBC news website showing a photo of CAJ Director Daniel Holder. The text in the article reads:

Daniel Holder, Director of the Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ), says it should not have taken the McCullough Review "to get to the bottom of PSNI surveillance".

"There is a current oversight mechanism the UK Investigatory Powers Commissioners Office (IPCO) that missed this," he says.

"This was not the mechanism that was supposed to be in place on the back of the Good Friday Agreement."

Mr Holder suggests the PSNI fell short of what was envisaged by the Patten Commission which was set up during the peace process to reform policing in Northern Ireland.

"The Patten Commission had recommended a specific 'Commissioner for Covert Law Enforcement in Northern Ireland' to ensure covert policing techniques were being used within the law," the CAJ director says.

"This unimplemented commitment should now be taken forward."
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
In the face of our rights to protest being dismantled, we are hosting another 'Know Your Rights to Protest' workshop in Derry.✊ 🗓️ 23 Sept ⏰ 17.30 🏛️ Museum of Free Derry Sign up 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/know-your-...
A poster with the title 'Know Your Rights to Protest' Guide Launch written on it. Various line art icons depicting protest, policing and courts are placed around the text.
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
A new report by @colinmurray.bsky.social and @aoifemod.bsky.social explains claims the UK could leave the ECHR without breaching the Good Friday Agreement are “not credible.” caj.org.uk/wp-content/u...
The front cover of CAJ's newest publication titled "The Belfast/ Good Friday Agreement 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights: Explainer". The cover includes this title as well as a partially covered image of 'The Treaty Series' agreement for the Belfast Agreement.
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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Our right to protest must be protected! Join us for the Derry launch of 'Know Your Rights to Protest'. It's the first NI-specific guide on the topic, written for local organisers. 🗓️23 Sept @ 17.30 @museumfreederry.bsky.social @cajni.bsky.social @friendsofearthni.bsky.social @ejni.bsky.social
The protest guide is held up by a guest at the Belfast launch, with other guests chatting in the background.
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
CAJ is recruiting a Solicitor (Legacy) to join our team in Belfast. This post will focus on legacy litigation, human rights and safeguarding the peace process. 📄 Find out more & apply here: caj.org.uk/get-involved... 📅 Closing date: 6th October 2025
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
The oversight system for covert powers in NI has failed before - from Operation Ballast to Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey’s revelations. We need the Patten-recommended Commissioner for Covert Law Enforcement, still missing 25 years on. @lukejbutterly.bsky.social www.thedetail.tv/articles/wat...
thedetail.tv
Watchdog kept in dark as PSNI spied on journalists
Police were expected to flag any journalist surveillance during annual inspections
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
The ECHR is deeply embedded within the 1998 Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. This commitment does not allow the UK Government to formulate some version of what it regards as ECHR-equivalent protections. Read our joint statement 👇 @ppr-org.bsky.social & Human Rights Consortium NI
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
The Morton Report has been hidden for 50 years. Similar MI5 reports are public. It’s time for PSNI to end needless secrecy and release it. @declassifieduk.org www.declassifieduk.org/police-overz...
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Police ‘overzealous’ in censoring MI5 report on Northern Ireland
Campaigners in Belfast have criticised police for not releasing a file from the Troubles after similar documents were discovered in Foreign Office archives.
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Voices for justice and accountability gathered in London's St Ethelburga’s Centre last month for a panel event on state impunity in the UK Human rights advocates highlighted ongoing concerns about policing, protest rights, and historical injustices. @dooleydooley.bsky.social@annumayor.bsky.social
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Eugene Thompson. Our full joint statement with Relatives for Justice can be read in post or on our website: lnkd.in/e3uCcxQ2
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
State Impunity and Injustice 🗓️ Monday 30 June 📍 St. Ethelburga's Bishopsgate, London 🕕 6–8pm From Northern Ireland to Grenfell: join top legal & human rights voices to examine how state harm is covered up - and resisted. Free, registration required 👇 www.eventbrite.ie/e/state-impu...
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Colin Murray @colinmurray.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Really important ECtHR decision this morning declaring the Dalton case inadmissible. This is a really important case on human rights and the legacy of the NI conflict: hudoc.echr.coe.int#{%22itemid%2...
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Equality Coalition @equalitycoalition.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
📢 Upcoming report launch: 'Screened Out Without Mitigation: Returning Equality in NI to the Margins' 📅 Friday 27 June ⏰️ 10:30am 📍 Room 115, Parliament Buildings Register: forms.gle/o3rCqzL9e6Ai... Further info below
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‘Screened Out Without Mitigation’ Returning Equality in Northern Ireland to the Margins
A report for the Equality Coalition on the current operation of the Section 75 Equality Duty and the ‘Call-in’ Mechanism within Northern Ireland’s 11 local councils. Friday 27 June, 10:30 – 13:00, Roo...
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Our 'Mapping Far-Right Activity Online in NI Project Report' was cited in the @nytimes.com🗞️ with Rabble Cooperative's Dessie Donnelly highlighting how far-right actors are co-opting crime and twisting it into anti-immigrant dog-whistles. Read it here 👇 www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/w...
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Anti-Immigrant Riots Set Northern Irish Town on Edge
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
@irishnews.com www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
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Terminally ill brother of Catholic man killed by loyalists appeals to British government for truth
Paul ‘Topper’ Thompson shot dead in 1994
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Declassified UK @declassifieduk.org · 11/06/2025
👉NEW -- State secrecy on trial by Gráinne Teggart Why is Hilary Benn obstructing the truth about a murder three decades ago? www.declassifieduk.org/state-secrec...
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State secrecy on trial
Why is Hilary Benn obstructing the truth about a murder three decades ago?
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
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The Troubles: Supreme Court to hear Paul Thompson inquest disclosure challenge
The government is bringing a case over the release of intelligence relating to the 1994 murder of Paul Thompson.
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
We’re at the UK Supreme Court today as the NI Secretary of State appeals a ruling to release evidence to the family in the 1994 sectarian murder of Paul Thompson - shot by loyalists with concerns of state collusion. Watch the stream: supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
We are deeply concerned by the rioting in Ballymena last night, with clear racial motives. These acts of hate are not isolated - they are part of a disturbing pattern of orchestrated racist intimidation that has been building across Northern Ireland. (1/2) www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/norther...
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Families pile into cars as they flee aftermath of violent night
Mike Nesbitt stands "in solidarity in the first case with colleagues from around the world who are working here"
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Our Solicitor, Úna Boyd has joined hundreds of legal professionals across the UK and Ireland in signing open letters calling for urgent government action in response to the situation in Gaza. Read more 👇 theguardian.com/world/2025/m... irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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UK must impose sanctions on Israel to meet legal obligations, say more than 800 lawyers
Exclusive: Letter to PM signed by retired supreme court justices among others says lack of action will imperil international legal system
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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
📣 Know your rights when protesting in NI! ✊ We're formally launching our guide to help you understand the law, your rights & PSNI powers. 📅 Wed 4 June, 5:30pm 2 Royal Ave, Belfast. Sign up 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/know-your-...
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Equality Coalition @equalitycoalition.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Another packed meeting today! Huge thanks to all of our members for their participation & to Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick @ulsteruni.bsky.social & Becca Bor @niapn.bsky.social for their very informative presentation on the proposed cuts to disability benefits. @unisoncvni.bsky.social @cajni.bsky.social
This is a picture of Equality Coalition members sitting around a table in UNISON, listening to Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick from Ulster University speak about the proposed cuts to disability benefits.
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