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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Taking legal action is a complementary strategy, not a solo pursuit. That's why our Summer School focuses on how legal processes can boost (but never replace) your day-to-day work as a human rights activist. Join us next week - book your FREE place now! pilsni.org/news/pils-su...

The graphic contains a quote from Ciarán, the president of Conradh na Gaeilge: “Going down the legal route is just another string to your bow,
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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

***SAVE THE DATE*** 📆24 July 2026 🕧12.30 📍Museum of Free Derry Huge thanks to @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social for the invitation to be part of this conversation about land, law and social justice! @saveloughneagh.com #FoENI #YoungFoEDerry www.eventbrite.ie/e/environmen...

Event poster for "Environmental Justice: info session and discussion" in the Museum of Free Derry on 24 July 2026.

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The High Court in Belfast has declared that the Department for Infrastructure has failed to properly test diesel emissions as part of MOT testing - for TWO DECADES! Reaction from @pilsni.bsky.social @friendsofearthni.bsky.social & #NICCY: pilsni.org/news/clean-a...

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Siobhán, Joanne & AD’s settlements are a powerful example of the vital role that independent law centres play in our communities. PILS were honoured to support Law Centre NI through Siobhán McLaughlin’s legal journey: www.lawcentreni.org/news/justice...

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The neon blue-green algae blooms at Lough Neagh prompted local communities and campaigners to hold a wake for the Lough in 2023: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... This Thursday, The Law Society of NI's 2026 Climate Justice Conference is examining how the legal profession can respond to ecological harm.

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A Wake for Lough Neagh - BBC Sounds

Author Nick Laird investigates the environmental crisis at Northern Ireland's Lough Neagh.

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The network of 120+ legal professionals on the PILS Pro Bono Register have been shortlisted for the 2026 LEAP Irish Law Awards in the ‘Pro Bono Publico’ category! pilsni.org/news/2026-irish-law-awards-finalist/ Winners announced: 12 June. Congratulations! Comhghairdeas libh! #WeDoProBono #EPBW

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The theme of European Pro Bono Week 2026 - Reinforcing Pro Bono Ecosystems: Building Partnerships That Last – mirrors PILS' #WeDoProBono approach perfectly. Learn more – 10 June 2026 – Belfast forms.cloud.microsoft/e/uEHa1gQaYW @probonoweekuk.bsky.social @pilnet.bsky.social

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

“One of the most prominent providers of pro bono [in NI]…is @pilsni.bsky.social” – Global Pro Bono Guide 2026, Thomson Reuters Fdn Solicitors and barristers in #NorthernIreland – join us in Belfast on 10 June to learn more about our pro bono community: forms.office.com/e/uEHa1gQaYW

The cover page of the 2026 Global Pro Bono Guide features a photo of a tall tree, in full leaf.

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

In the words of Naga Kandiah, pro bono legal work = a lifeline, a voice, a shield. Hear more from the 2025 @lawworks.bsky.social Pro Bono Award winner in Belfast on 10 June. Book your place today: forms.office.com/e/uEHa1gQaYW #WeDoProBono #PublicInterestLitigation

Naga Kandiah is smiling directly at the camera. His name is written in deep green capital letters across the top of the graphic.

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Our 'Navigating the Freedom of Information Request Process' training with @childlawcentre.bsky.social was fully booked... but a place has just become available! Thurs 21 May @ 14.00 📣Email emma[at]pilsni.org or complete the RSVP form to claim the spot. (First come, first served!)

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Lawyers in NI: your skills can help drive real change. Join us on 10 June for a lunchtime seminar on becoming part of the growing pro bono community supporting human rights. ⭐Keynote speaker Naga Kandiah. ⭐1 CPD point. Q&A, lunch & networking. RSVP today. forms.cloud.microsoft/e/uEHa1gQaYW

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Members of the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition, across lots of sectors, are seeing the same pattern: Legal threats being used to deter legitimate public interest work. 🚫This is not how the justice system should function. On this Day of Action, follow the hashtag #StopSLAPPs to learn more.

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Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Latest from the Omagh goldmine inquiry - cyanide still referenced in the planning application. I'll be writing on the issue for investigative and long-form journalism outlet @thedetailtv.bsky.social this week. Read all about the proceedings here.. www.thedetail.tv/articles/cya...

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Cyanide still referenced in Dalradian Gold’s Sperrins mine application

The bid to mine in the Sperrin Mountains received 50,000 objections to the project

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Save our Sperrins' campaigner Marella Fyffe is very skilled at making complicated topics understandable. Here she is (in the pink fleece), explaining why major transparency concerns around the Public Inquiry into goldmining prompted SOS to hand-deliver a petition to the Planning Appeals Commission.

Save our Sperrins' campaigners and supporters are listening to Marella speaking outside the PAC offices in Belfast. The sky is a bright blue and the sun is shining on the group.

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

ICYMI: The National Pro Bono Centre is recruiting a Senior Communications Officer! They will create content & manage all external communications for NPBC, the hub for pro bono lawyers across E&W. 📆Closing date: 13 April 2026 www.nationalprobonocentre.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/ #WeDoProBono

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Job vacancies - National Pro Bono Centre

The National Pro Bono Centre is seeking a brilliant Senior Communications Officer to join our team on a fixed term basis (maternity cover).

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

"A prolonged battle that will define the future of mining in Northern Ireland..." Before the inquiry into plans to mine for gold in the Sperrins returns on 13 April, @shaunacorr.bsky.social outlines why this is one of the island's most contentious planning cases. More in today's @irishtimes.com:

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Wishing all our member organisations, supporters and friends a restful Easter break! The PILS team will be back online on Wednesday, 08 April 2026. If you have questions in the meantime, our Toolkit and FAQs are here to help:

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PPR @ppr-org.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

This year’s World Book Day theme invites us to Go All In — and there is no better time to go all in on stories that heal, empower, and transform. The Rest of the Story: Transforming Trauma to Voice, Agency, and Leadership (2025) is more than an anthology. It is a social movement in book form.

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

It's time to act on poverty! 1 year after @cajni.bsky.social's court case - backed by @pilsni.bsky.social - that challenged the NI Executive's failure to adopt an anti-poverty strategy, we're taking our call for action to the steps of Stormont. 05 March 2026 @ 13.00 @equalitycoalition.bsky.social

Join the demo to call on the Executive to act now on an anti-poverty strategy.

Thursday 05 March 2026, 1pm, Stormont.

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Put the 'public' at the heart of the Public Inquiry! For a long time, PILS have backed the call of local communities to make the upcoming goldmining inquiry accessible. Today, we were proud to stand with Save Our Sperrins @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social as they handed over their 4k-strong petition!

A large envelope, containing 4000 signatures, is held up in the air.

A bright yellow umbrella has the words 'no toxic mining' written across it in black letters.

PILS, Friends of the Earth NI and Act Now staff supporting SOS activists in Belfast city centre.

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Got questions on how the planning system works? Our member organisation Community Places are running a free advice session TODAY! Their advisors will be at East Belfast Community Development Agency between 11.00 and 15.00.

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Another great Funding Fayre. Thanks to @nicva.org and the Halifax Foundation for NI for creating vibrant spaces where we can connect with funders and fellow fundraisers. (...and the sandwiches were delicious, as always!)

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Supporting local climate organisers to use legal tools as part of their activism is something we at PILS are passionate about. Huge thanks to our friends @ejni.bsky.social for inviting us to be part of the conversation with @srenvironment.bsky.social in Dublin.

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

PILS and @cajni.bsky.social have a vibrant history of collaboration. 🧑‍⚖️Challenging NI Executive's failure to introduce an Anti-Poverty Strategy 🔴Teaming up w/ @cnagaeilge.bsky.social @ Info Tribunal ✅Working together in the NI Human Rights Fund There's still time to apply for their latest vacancy:

Lots of campaigners, including PILS and CAJ staff, stand outside the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast. People are waving flags and banners in favour of implementing an anti-poverty strategy.

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

“…I felt people were taking us a wee bit more seriously…because we had this backing of yourselves…” Public interest litigation or legal tools aren't a substitute for campaigning. They are a powerful complement. 🎙️Deena Nimick & Wesley McGrady talk to To Be Fair NI about their collaboration:

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎧 Today, To Be Fair NI features a candid conversation with CILNI’s Deena Nimick and barrister Wesley McGrady. It's about solidarity, collaboration & the change that can be achieved when human rights activists team up with pro bono lawyers. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-b98nh-19cab45

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

"First of all, in my previous life, I was a linguist before I became a barrister." In the first episode of #TBFNI, barrister Iryna Kennedy reflects on how her background in linguistics shaped her pro bono collaboration w/ @cnagaeilge.bsky.social @cajni.bsky.social www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uupq3-...

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

We’re back! 🎙️ To Be Fair NI returns with stories of hope, collaboration & legal changemaking. In Ep1, Cuisle Nic Liam, Úna Boyd & Iryna Kennedy talk bilingual signage, language rights & testing new legal ground. Éist: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uupq3-19bf11b @cnagaeilge.bsky.social @cajni.bsky.social

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🆕Podcast Alert🆕 To Be Fair NI returns for Series 2 on Thurs 13 Nov 2025. Join us for special #WeDoProBono interviews, reuniting incredible activists and Pro Bono Register lawyers. Justice is a team sport. @cajni.bsky.social @cnagaeilge.bsky.social @probonoweekuk.bsky.social #CILNI #BarofNI

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

At last night’s #ProBonoWeek UK launch, there was a powerful reminder that legal pro bono takes many forms. The Know Your Rights to Protest guide, created with 5 pro bono barristers, shows how legal skills can meet grassroots needs here in NI. Link in comments. #WeDoProBono

Emma's laptop screen shows the live stream of the UK PBW launch event from London.

The lovely forest green cover of the Protest Guide.

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

🗓️One week to go! Join @pilsni.bsky.social and our @probonoweekuk.bsky.social colleagues across Scotland, England and Wales as we celebrate 'Pro Bono in Action'. Check out the #UKPBW event calendar: probonoweek.org.uk/events #WeDoProBono

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

🍂Our first Autumn Social brought together communities, human rights activists and legal professionals to celebrate the power of public interest litigation.🍂 A huge thanks to @john-wadham.bsky.social, Belfast Exposed, Yallaa, musicians Maureen Walker & Brendan Kerr and photographer Alisa Lymanska.

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

📰Community News/Nuacht ó Chomhphobal📰 Our NGO members @cnagaeilge.bsky.social will return to court in 2026, challenging Stormont's failure to deliver an Irish Language Strategy. Reaction from Dr Pádraig Ó Tiarnaigh ⬇️ #PublicInterestLitigation #JudicialReview www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...

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Court allows legal challenge over Stormont’s failure to deliver Irish language strategy

Conradh na Gaeilge asked for judicial review over lack of progress on initiative agreed in 2006

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

If you'd like to break out of a 'linear thought cage' at the start of the week, then the latest episode of the Save Our Sperrins podcast is what you need. 🎙️James Orr @friendsofearthni.bsky.social shares his own inimitable blend of wisdom, rebellion and solidarity: buttonsoptions4u.podbean.com

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Doors open for our Autumn Social at 17.30 tonight! 💫 Guest speaker: John Wadham 💫 Venue: Belfast Exposed 💫 Live music from Maureen Walker and Brendan Kerr 💫 Food by Yallaa 💫 In a room full of creative, courageous activists and lawyers Last chance to RSVP: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Our Autumn Social is this Thursday! Enjoy an evening of community, conversation & celebration with fellow @pilsni.bsky.social members & supporters. 🍂 Reserve your spot before registration closes: 🔗 pilsni.org/events/pils-autumn-social-2025/ #HumanRights #PublicInterestLitigation #HRA #HRA25

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PILS Autumn Social 2025 - The PILS Project

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

🆕 Community power in action!🆕 All seven of the mineral prospecting licences granted by the Department for Economy earlier this year have now been *relinquished*. @pilsni.bsky.social are proud to support #SaveOurSperrins, backed by pro bono barrister Leona Askin. #WeDoProBono

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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

1/3 Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Human Rights Act, which became UK law on 2nd October 2000. The Human Rights Act (HRA) incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights (whose 75th anniversary is also this year) into UK law, giving people…

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

FYI: today = UK #HRA Human Rights Act's 25th birthday. In this milestone month, PILS invite you to a celebration of #HumanRights & the people who defend them. Autumn Social - 16 Oct - 17.30 @ Belfast Exposed ✨ Special guest: @JohnWadham ✨ Live music, exhibitions & good food

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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 · 12/09/2025

When the expertise of human rights activists combines w/ legal knowledge to make life better in Northern Ireland, the feeling is electric! ⚡️Join us to celebrate these #PublicInterest defenders.⚡️ Thurs 16 Oct - 17.30 - @BelfastExposed RSVP: pilsni.org/events/pils-autumn-social-2025/

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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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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Join changemakers, activists, and lawyers at PILS' Autumn Social 2025! 🗓️Thurs 16 Oct 2025 @ 17.30 📍Belfast Exposed 🗣️Special guest speaker: @john-wadham.bsky.social Registration is open NOW. pilsni.org/events/pils-autumn-social-2025/ #PublicInterestLitigation #HumanRights #PILSAutumnSocial

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

📣Public Interest Update 📣 @iefni.bsky.social's efforts have paid off! As IEF's statement notes, they believe the legal process secured significant improvements to the original #IntegratedEducation strategy.

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

ICYMI: @cajni.bsky.social, HRC and @ppr-org.bsky.social on the #ECHR & #GFA ⬇️ "This commitment does not allow the UK Government to formulate some version of what it regards as ECHR-equivalent protections. It self-evidently requires that rights protections of the ECHR itself operate in NI...".

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

When our members had Q's about navigating the #FreedomOfInformation process, PILS partnered w/ @infocommission.bsky.social to run a FREE training session. PILS design training for our members, *with* our members! Tell us your training needs today: forms.office.com/e/TDWJQyn1Zd

Kate Barry (PILS) is standing in the middle of a large room, surrounded by PILS members sitting at round tables, taking notes.

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

📣Tell us what your organisation needs 📣 Our short survey (under 5 minutes!) asks PILS members about your #training priorities. Whether you’re a long-time PILS member or new to our network, we’d love to hear from you. Take the survey: forms.office.com/e/TDWJQyn1Zd

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

"Campaigners from #SaveOurSperrins lodged an application for leave to apply for a #JudicialReview of the decision to grant the 7 licences ahead of Friday's deadline." 📰Louise Cullen's article outlines why SOS felt they were left w/ no choice but to issue proceedings: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

📣 Challenge launched 📣 Save Our Sperrins have applied to judicially review the Dept. for the Economy’s decision to grant several mineral prospecting licences. ✅️Papers signed ✅️Court fee paid ✅️ PILS acting as SOS' solicitor Now, we wait for the Department’s response... #PublicInterestLitigation

Save our Sperrins Jackie, Fidelma and Cormac with PILS' Kate Barry outside the Royal Courts of Justice.

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