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Emily Williams

@emilywilliams19.bsky.social
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Policing and Justice Policy Officer at ICCL. Canadian currently in Dublin.

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Aidan O’Brien @aidanobrien.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
“The US government would never interfere in foreign country” is a statement that will come as a surprise to the people of Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Haiti, Cuba, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Greece, Albania, Syria, Egypt, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Iran, Iraq, Laos….
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US lobbies allies to cut ties to anti-disinformation conference over panel critical of Washington, sources say
The US State Department lobbied Canada and European allies to withdraw support for an anti-disinformation conference because ‌it included a panel examining Washington's role as an alleged information ...
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️‍🌈 @iccl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Would you like to be a Legal Observer? Our next training is on Thurs 15 Oct in Galway, 6pm-9pm. We'll cover everything you need to know including the role, responsibilities and the relevant criminal law on the right to protest and public order. @illanwall.bsky.social @emilywilliams19.bsky.social
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"Become a Legal Observer
Training session in Galway City
Thursday 15 October, 6pm-9pm
For more info, see iccl.ie"Image featuring text:

"What is a legal observer?
Legal observers are trained to monitor, document and film the policing of  protests to ensure that gardaí are operating within the law.

Legal observers are independent and do not take part in the protest. They focus on the rights of those involved, rather than the issue that is being protested.

They’re also recognised human rights defenders by the United Nations, meaning there is an obligation to permit legal observers to fulfil their role unhindered under international law."Image featuring text: 

"Who can be a legal observer?

Anyone who is interested in becoming a legal observer, attends one of our trainings, and upholds the terms of participation joins the Irish Network of Legal Observers.

The training takes place in-person and is about three hours long. Participants learn about the role, their responsibilities and the relevant criminal law concerning the right to protest and public order.

The Irish Network of Legal Observers does not support groups that infringe on or undermine the rights of others."Image featuring text: 

"Interested?

To sign up for our next training in Galway on Thursday 15 October, contact Emily Williams on: emily.williams@iccl.ie.

If you’re interested in becoming a legal observer, but can’t attend our next training, don’t worry. We hold regular trainings around the country and advertise them on our website and social media channels.

To learn more about the Irish Network of Legal Observers (an initiative led by ICCL and Dr Illan rua Wall of the Irish Centre for Human Rights, University of Galway), visit iccl.ie."
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Suzanne Rent @suzannerent.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It's funny to me that people go to Europe on vacation and navigate those cities on foot, transit, bike, or train. Yet, some of those same people will say those modes of transportation can't be done in Halifax. I mean, the downtown core of Halifax was built by settlers from Europe!
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Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"Open-ended executive powers are antithetical to a functioning democracy," says CCLA's Executive Director, Howard Sapers, on Bill C-39. Read our full statement here: ccla.org/press-releas...
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Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The CCLA is deeply concerned by the Nova Scotia government’s recent changes to social assistance regulations that exclude people living in encampments from receiving enhanced social assistance and disability supplement benefits. Read our press release here: ccla.org/press-releas...
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CCLA Slams Nova Scotia Government for Excluding People Living in Encampments from Disability Benefits - CCLA
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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Seniors are being arrested protesting Mark Carney's complete capitulation to the oil and gas industry. They're wearing pictures of their grandchildren
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Gina Romero / Special Rapporteur FoAA @unsrapporteurfoaa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Attacks on us Special Rapporteurs are not merely directed at individual experts; they constitute an assault on the international human rights system itself and on the victims and communities it exists to protect 👇🏽 www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
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“We remain unbowed and undeterred”: Coordination Committee of Special Procedures calls for renewed support to mandate holders in challenging times
GENEVA (14 September 2026) – Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Human Rights Council, the Coordination Committee of UN Special Procedures* today reaffirmed the commitment of all mandate holders...
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Arrête Mark Carney ⚜️ @lalegault.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I can’t imagine being E.M. and watching a Canadian sign him. This country hates women so much they want to make sure we understand it, daily. This is a slap in the face to survivors everywhere. Shame on your Edmonton Oilers #NHL
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 09/09/2026
An Irish human rights group has contacted Dublin City Council to ask why it refused permission for posters advertising an anti-Trump protest to be erected in the capital. US President Donald Trump is due to arrive in Ireland on Saturday for a two-day visit. jrnl.ie/7157591
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Human rights group asks Dublin City Council why it refused permission for Trump protest poster
The ICCL said in the letter that the right to freedom of expression is provided for in the Irish Constitution, as well as the European Convention of Human Rights.
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️‍🌈 @iccl.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Alongside our international INCLO colleagues, we wrote to @ec.europa.eu President Ursula @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and the Hague Group this week, urging them to respond immediately to the newly imposed US sanctions against International Criminal Court judges.
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Defending international justice is a shared responsibility. 

Defend the ICC, defend civil society, defend accountability.
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Emily Williams @emilywilliams19.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
For anyone looking to learn more about Gander's response to 9/11, check out the award winning musical, Come From Way. A local production is on in Thurles this week from Thursday-Saturday.
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Emily Williams @emilywilliams19.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
*we need to
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Emily Williams @emilywilliams19.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The town's humanitarian response to over 10,000 passengers stranded in Gander represents core Newfoundland values - hospitality, respect, and kindness. Values need to see more in shaping responses to social issues today.
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Emily Williams @emilywilliams19.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The most recent episode of CBC's Atlantic Voice discussing the making of a Heritage Minute about Gander's role in 9/11 makes me so proud to be Canadian with deep roots in Gander.
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️‍🌈 @iccl.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Gardaí routinely question Irish journalists in an effort to identify their confidential sources. That's one of the findings of new research by @cianoconcubhair.bsky.social and Glory Anumudu of @maynoothuniversity.ie which we were proud to partner on. www.iccl.ie/news/an-gard...
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An Garda Síochána routinely questions journalists in attempts to identify their confidential sources
The first-ever study of crime and security journalism in Ireland is based on interviews with journalists working in the North and South of Ireland.
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John Children @johnchildren.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Maybe having a large orange cat would fix me.
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Halifax ReTales @halifaxretales.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 05/08/2026
🚨 BREAKING We are supporting a legal challenge to the Code of Practice. And we need your help. Join us in fighting back 👇
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We’re supporting a legal challenge against the code of practice | Good Law Project
The government’s transphobic statutory guidance is now up and running – we’re fighting back
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Mark Kersten @markkersten.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
It may not be surprising, but it's nevertheless sad to see a Canadian newspaper trumpet Washington's call to demolish the #ICC, and siding with impunity for Putin, Netanyahu, and the Taliban. This is now part of the right's firmament, along with anti-trans politics and Residential School denialism.
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Devin Heroux @devinheroux.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Canadian Ellie Black is the first gymnast, man or woman, to win two Commonwealth Games all-around titles. Her longevity in the sport is incredible. She’s beloved by teammates, competitors and fans. And she’s made more history for Canada.
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Cian Ó Concubhair @cianoconcubhair.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
I look forward to a full & forthright apology to Osgur Breatnach and the other surviving victims of Garda torture... From the Garda Commissioner and Min for Justice... And a commitment to examine how abusive policing practices were fostered and seemingly acclaimed within AGS...
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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
PSA on the Victoria Line tube in London. Phillipson and every other GC weirdo needs to take note.
Are you having fanatical thoughts about other people's crotches?
Has hating a minority group become your entire personality?
Do you obsess over other people's toilet use?
If so, you could be a danger to others - it's time to seek help.
Contact our team: youneedhelp@leavetranspeoplealone.com
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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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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
"Larry likes his breakfast at 9, brunch at 1030 and lunch at noon with plenty of snacks in between. The rest of the job is a doddle"
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Causeway Pride @causewaypride.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Pride is rapidly approaching and we havent quite hit our target to cover costs. Please donate/share if you can
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Andy Bowers @evilpez4.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
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Mark Kersten @markkersten.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Canada is standing aside as the US seeks to destroy the #ICC, a court 🇨🇦 helped create, & ruin the lives of those who have dedicated their life to combating the worst atrocities. Forget elbows up; where is our spine @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social? We must urgently defend the ICC.
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Cian Ó Concubhair @cianoconcubhair.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Further evidence That the claim put out by Justice and An Garda Síochána to undermine the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Drug Use re decriminalisation That prosecutions for personal drug offences were 'rare' Was, quite simply, disinformation www.rte.ie/news/2026/07...
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End Deportations Belfast @enddbelfast.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
In a week where the North experienced horrific and extreme, orchestrated displays of Islamophobia, we learned through a passenger testimony that white passengers were 'skimmed over' by Gardaí who opted to profile passengers based on 'skin colour' & 'hijab' during a Belfast to Dublin Aircoach ..[1/n]
Aircoach bis with text Belfast to Dublin aircoach bus raid july 7 2026.

Passengers profiled for skin colour and hijab.
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olgacronin.bsky.social @olgacronin.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The very problematic Irish FRT/AI bill was made even more problematic last night after last-minute amendments broadened the reasons why gardai could do a biometric search for someone they know; and added 'doing searches for police outside of Ireland' as a principal purpose of "biometric analysis"...
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️‍🌈 @iccl.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The government is giving An Garda Síochána access to facial recognition technology and other biometric tools to identify and track us. This puts our rights at risk! Sign our petition to stop facial recognition technology www.iccl.ie/i-do-not-con... #FRT #biometricanalysis
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End Deportations Belfast @enddbelfast.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
On yesterday's Belfast to Dublin Aircoach immigration operation, even greater levels of Gardaí overreach were on display. Gardai were not satisfied with trying to compel British and Irish passengers to produce ID that they were under no obligation to produce, they took this a step further .. [1/n]
Gardaí stop a bus going between Belfast to Dublin. Text: A passenfer was asked to produce a diigital form of ID.
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Wendy Lyon @wendylyon.eurosky.social · 02/07/2026
This is a flat-out lie. The Minister for Justice is LYING. #speirghorm
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️‍🌈 @iccl.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The Minister has repeatedly stated that this Bill would provide gardaí with the power to compel a person to remove a face covering but after the completion of pre-legislative scrutiny and Dáil debate, and on the day of the final Seanad debate. The minister has published amendments to do this!
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️‍🌈 @iccl.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
50 years ago today, a group of activists, academics and lawyers gathered in Trinity College Dublin for the inaugural meeting of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties.
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Galway Advertiser @galwayadvertiser.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Senior staff at the Irish Centre for Human Rights have published an open letter demanding that the University of Galway cuts ties with Technion University in Israel www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
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University’s human rights academics condemn their own college
Senior staff at the Irish Centre for Human Rights have published an open letter demanding that the University of Galway cuts ties with Technion University in Israel.
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Cian Ó Concubhair @cianoconcubhair.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The Irish Times is publishing disinformation from An Garda Síochána Disinformation that was offered up by Garda reps to the Joint Oireachtas Committee And flatly contradicted by the evidence JFC – would ye even bother reading your own copy on this... www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️‍🌈 @iccl.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The Oireachtas votes annually to maintain the Special Criminal Court. It is a court which violates people’s right to a jury trial, right to silence and right to a fair trial.  What was once a temporary measure introduced by a State in turmoil has now been in operation for 53 years. #AboilishTheSCC
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olgacronin.bsky.social @olgacronin.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Tonight a Garda AI bill is set to pass in Seanad, allowing gardai - categorise ppl by skin tone, age, gender - identify an unknown suspect based on biometrics, - “localise” an identified person by tracking their movements Dr Róisín Costello and I outline issues👇#AIAct www.iccl.ie/news/garda-a...
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Garda AI bill leaves Irish public vulnerable to discriminatory technologies without safeguards - ICCL and Trinity law professor
The government is giving gardaí AI powers to analyse our biometric data. This is a serious threat to our fundamental rights.
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️‍🌈 @iccl.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Ireland is poised to give An Garda Síochána expanded powers to use AI to analyse biometric data. The Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025 is set to pass in the Seanad today, the penultimate stage before signing into law by the President.
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Hannah Elias @hannahelias.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
In the end, there were just a lot more human rights abuses than I was expecting from the human rights lawyer.
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Emily Williams @emilywilliams19.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
DLR could learn from this
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Toby Buckle @polphilpod.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
i'm getting a bit annoyed with this "starmer didn't do anything" narrative ❌️ sweeping changes to the immigration system ❌️ biggest asylum reforms in 70 years functionally ending refugee status ❌️ moved from a reasonably tolerant regime to the most trans-hostile developed democracy
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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 16/06/2026
This is Bagel. He has traveled far and wide, experienced many different cultures, seen all kinds of sights, and most importantly, figured out his best angles. 13/10 (IG: livingwithbagel)
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Julie S. Lalonde @julieslalonde.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Man oh man. Canada really is a couple telecom companies and a grocery chain in a trenchcoat. We've totally forfeited this country over to the capitalist overlords and it's such a shame.
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CBC to stop airing NHL games after 74 years, marking end of free hockey on Canadian TV
The announcement means Hockey Night in Canada, which began airing in the fall of 1952, will cease to exist in its current form
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Alan Greene @alangreene.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
The CoA Palestine Action judgment is just dripping with disdain and throwing shade at every opportunity. Art 10 and 11 don't actually say "law abiding individuals"; they say "EVERYONE".
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Emily Williams @emilywilliams19.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
I was delighted to speak to this on LMFM this morning. An Garda Síochána should immediately publish the parameters for the pilot, which should include a presumption against taser use on children and other vulnerable populations. shows.acast.com/lmfm-the-age...
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties Calls for Ban on Gardaí Using Tasers on Children - 16/06/2026 | The Agenda
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Emily Williams @emilywilliams19.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Despite well-documented evidence of the physical and psychological harm of tasers, there does not appear to be a presumption against taser use on vulnerable groups, including children.
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Emily Williams @emilywilliams19.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Yesterday, An Garda Síochána announced the extension of the taser pilot to the end of the year, and expansion to Limerick. Statistics show that tasers have only been used 15 times during the pilot, raising serious questions about whether the introduction of tasers is warranted in Irish policing.
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olgacronin.bsky.social @olgacronin.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Everything Simon @tupped.bsky.social says! Please read and share his Gist 👇 Also please consider signing @iccl.bsky.social's petition www.iccl.ie/I-do-not-con... Introducing FRT in Irish policing is deeply problematic; introducing it like this is validates the concerns we've been raising for years
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I Do Not Consent to Facial Recognition Technology - Irish Council for Civil Liberties
Human rights
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