Colin Harvey

@cjharvey1.bsky.social

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Professor, QUB | Belfast via Derry

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 3d

Fears Palestine Action hunger striker will die in prison after 43 days without food | Sky News

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Fears Palestine Action hunger striker will die in prison after 43 days without food

Teuta Hoxha's body is the "only form of resistance she has and that's what she is using against the state", her sister says.

news.sky.com

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 3d

Two Palestine Action hunger strikers admitted to hospital

www.thenational.scot/news/2571572...

Two Palestine Action hunger strikers admitted to hospital

TWO Palestine Action activists on hunger strike while in prison awaiting trial have been taken to hospital

www.thenational.scot

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 3d

I’m on hunger strike in a British prison. This is why | Amu Gib | The Guardian

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I’m on hunger strike in a British prison. This is why | Amu Gib

Our demands are simple – and they start with stopping the flow of arms to Israel, says activist Amu Gib

www.theguardian.com

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 7d

Nollaig shona daoibh ❤️🎄

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 7d

‘No climate justice without basic human rights’ – Greta Thunberg tells Dublin event

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

‘No climate justice without basic human rights’ – Greta Thunberg tells Dublin event

Activist attends ‘evening of words and song’ for Gaza awareness at Dublin’s Dalymount Park

www.irishtimes.com

Reposted by Colin Harvey, Stuart White

University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 7d

We are deeply concerned for the health of Qesser Zuhrah, who has been on hunger strike for 46 days.

We join those calling on the government to act now, and address the serious concerns raised by lawyers acting for the prisoners.

We are deeply concerned for the health of Qesser Zuhrah, who has been on hunger strike for 46 days, and we join those calling on the government to act now, and address the serious concerns raised by lawyers acting for the prisoners.

Reposted by Colin Harvey

Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · 8d

I’d very much be in favour of a New Rights-Based United Ireland. How about you?
@cjharvey1.bsky.social on the #TortoiseShack
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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 9d

UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...

UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme

Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say

www.theguardian.com

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 9d

A New Ireland – The Unity Opportunity
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A New Ireland – The Unity Opportunity

Podcast Episode · The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack · 16/12/2025 · 1 sec

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 10d

Why has Ireland abruptly decided the European Convention on Human Rights goes too far?

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

Liam Herrick: Why has Ireland abruptly decided the European Convention on Human Rights goes too far?

Precedent could have far-reaching consequences. Who is to say the rights of gay citizens won’t be the next target by a coalition of hostile states?

www.irishtimes.com

Reposted by Colin Murray, Colin Harvey

Paul F Scott @paulfscott.bsky.social · 11d

From the IPT on Friday - lots of NCND around recently: investigatorypowerstribunal.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · 12d

There is no place for Antisemitism. None. Solidarity with the victims and their families today.

Seeing and Countering Antisemitism with Harry McEvansoneya - no paywall

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Patron Exclusive: Seeing and Countering Antisemitism with Harry McEvansoneya | The Tortoise Shack

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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 13d

After a Sinn Féin MEP criticised Israeli lobbyists in the European Parliament the state of Israel spent thousands seeking to sue her.

Israel tried to take action against Martina Anderson and investigated it with law firm Van Bael and Bellis.

www.ontheditch.com/israeli-gove...

Israel paid law firm thousands to investigate Sinn Féin MEP

She had criticised Israeli lobbyists in the EU.

www.ontheditch.com

Reposted by Colin Harvey

Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · 13d

Just added a Christmas Feast tier to patreon.com/tortoiseshack
As in, you join at the normal tier and I get to eat at Christmas. Might even get a choc ice if youse are generous.

Creating The podcasts that you love with the values we share.

patreon.com

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 13d

Pleased to contribute - as an independent academic expert - to the work of the Commission on the Future of Ireland this year.

Significant and impactful constitutional conversations.

Annual Report 2025 is available here:

sinnfein.ie/2025-report-...

"Progressive forces in Ireland and Europe have a responsibility to succeed and
can then use themselves. I believe our argument is the better one tor our childrer and grandchildren. The EU should plan and prepare for Irish Unity. There's a geopolitical interest for the EU to support this outcome. Delivering a new Ireland needs a god ood news story for the world. The world at the moment badly news story like this." - Professor Colin Harvey- Queens
University Belfast & Ireland's Future
"Working people must identify their rights and benefits. Taxing wealth must be

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 13d

Irish Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik looks back over four decades of activism and tells political correspondent John Manley why the Dublin government needs to up its game on constitutional change

www.irishnews.com/news/norther...

Ivana Bacik and her Labour of love

Labour leader Ivana Bacik looks back over four decades of activism and tells political correspondent John Manley why the Dublin government needs to up its game on constitutional change

www.irishnews.com

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 13d

‘Ireland finds itself in the company of the United Kingdom, its nearest neighbour. But it also sees the State allied, amongst others, with Hungary and other states where atavistic nationalism holds sway.’

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/edit...

The Irish Times view on migration: Ireland joins the objectors

The Government’s decision to sign a letter seeking changes to the rules is an important signal

www.irishtimes.com

Reposted by Steve Peers, Colin Harvey, Margot C. Finn

Naomi O'Leary @naomiohreally.bsky.social · 13d

‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily life.
My interview with Canadian judge Kimberly Prost, who was sanctioned by the US for ruling to authorise an investigation into war crimes by US troops in Afghanistan www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...

‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily life

Canadian judge Kimberly Prost, is unable to use credit cards, transfer money or book everyday services in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary

www.irishtimes.com

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 13d

The ECHR is a fundamental and foundational pillar of our peace process and peace agreement.

No one who believes in a values-based present and future for our shared island should be undermining it.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 14d

Good to discuss the fundamental significance of the ECHR for this region with Lord Anderson and NIHRC Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick at the Annual Human Rights Statement launch this week.

Proud to represent IHREC and great to highlight the continuing value of all-island cooperation.

Lord Anderson, Colin Harvey, Alyson Kilpatrick

Reposted by Colin Harvey

Paul F Scott @paulfscott.bsky.social · 15d

The Thompson JR will be handed down next week, which is convenient: supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 16d

The GPO.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 16d

Dublin.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 17d

Storm Bram, Belfast.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 18d

Significant and timely NIHRC lecture by Lord Anderson at Stormont today - defending the ECHR in these troubling times for human rights throughout Europe and the world.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 19d

Delighted to participate in the Ireland's Future Review of the Year.

Reflecting on achievements, preparing for the pathway ahead.

open.spotify.com/episode/2DSX...

Ireland's Future Review of the Year

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 20d

How close is Ireland to a referendum on unification?

youtube.com/watch?v=qDQV...

How close is Ireland to a referendum on unification?

YouTube video by Roundtable

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Reposted by Colin Harvey

ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 21d

Thanks to
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social
for including @susiedeedigan.bsky.social from ARINS in valuable discussion at 'From Boundary Commission to Border Poll? A Centenary of the Irish Border' on Wednesday's centenary.

@ria.ie @ndirishstudies.bsky.social

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 21d

Irish Unity: Motion – Seanad Éireann (27th Seanad) – Wednesday, 3 Dec 2025 – Houses of the Oireachtas

www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/d...

Seanad Éireann debate - Wednesday, 3 Dec 2025

Irish Unity: Motion Seanad Éireann debate - Wednesday, 3 Dec 2025

www.oireachtas.ie

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 22d

Great to catch up with Senator Frances Black in Seanad Éireann this evening before another significant debate on preparations for constitutional change.

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