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On the 4th anniversary of the forcible closure of #AppleDaily by the Hong Kong government, former employees still go to its empty HQ to remember; mango & lychee trees bear fruit on the abandoned grounds; & its executives, including Jimmy Lai, are still in prison & on trial.

#HongKong is a poorer place with the loss of #AppleDaily and the death of a free press. #JimmyLai and six other colleagues remain in jail.

Such an important thread by this inspirational woman. The mental strength it requires for Kristina to have fought this for half a decade is phenomenal. It’s been a privilege to be part of her fight for justice & accountability for police sexual harassment. Former DCI Mason

The roll call of States & international bodies calling for #JimmyLai’s immediate & unconditional release is growing. The latest: the EU European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 eeas.europa.eu/eeas/china-40t… It’s long past time to #FreeJimmyLai & #BringHimHome

There was strong support for Sebastien Lai last week at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, where voices continue to call for the release of his father, Jimmy Lai. We're grateful to all who are standing up for press freedom on the global stage. Jen Robinson

Four years ago today, Hong Kong’s last major independent newspaper Apple Daily was silenced. Its founder, Jimmy Lai, is still in prison. Authoritarian regimes fear free journalism—for good reason. We must not stay silent. #FreeJimmyLai #HongKong

📰Media Freedom Under Siege 📰Law & Disorder Podcast 📰Hosts Baroness Helena Kennedy KC Charlie Falconer Sir Nicholas Mostyn 📰Guests Sebastien Lai & me 🎧Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/law… 🎧Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/5x7SIl… 🎧Acast shows.acast.com/65aa5c04a35551… #JournalismIsNotACrime #FreeJimmyLai

Horrifying news from #Iran today, & sadly no surprise: as Parham Ghobadi explains, this is a humiliated regime taking revenge on its own people to save face. The Islamic Republic executed 3 men today for espionage: Idris Ali, Rasoul Ahmad Rasoul & Azad Shojai. Accused of spying for

Excellent interview Today with Claire Byrne with Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC - interesting &impressive. She has been the target of institutional harassment & threats for the work she does representing families of murdered(harassed journalists. Poignant given Veronica Guerin’s anniversary today.

Thanks Today with Claire Byrne RTÉ Radio 1 for inviting me on today. A wide-ranging discussion (with some curveballs - quite a few unexpected issues!) on law, life and more. rte.ie/radio/radio1/c… Law Society Ireland RTÉ

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𝗦𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗺𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗾𝘂í. 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗺𝗼𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼. 𝗬 𝗻𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿á𝗻. Mi papá, el periodista #JoseRubénZamora, lleva más de 1,050 días detenido arbitrariamente por decir la verdad. Su historia es también la del ataque global contra la libertad de prensa.

Law Society of Ireland Gazette: ‘Tackling states’ attempts to silence critics abroad’ A short piece about my recent paper on Transnational Repression at the recent Law Society Ireland ‘Defending Democracy’ Summer School: lawsociety.ie/gazette/top-st…

Today marks 20 years since the #7/7 London Bombings devastated London & profoundly impacted so many lives across the world. Today my thoughts are with the 52 bereaved families & the survivors. Every year I re-read the inquest pen portraits. Please read. And please remember.

Child protection referrals to Tusla reached record high in 2024 - the agency said that cost-of-living pressures and the impact of the housing crisis on families is resulting in more complex cases. thejournal.ie/tusla-annual-r…