Colin Harvey

@cjharvey1.bsky.social

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Professor, QUB | Belfast via Derry

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European Court of Human Rights @echr.coe.int · 3h

⚖️Notification to UK Government of case brought by Shamima Begum

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⚖️ Notification au gouvernement britannique de l’affaire introduite par Shamima Begum

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Paul F Scott @paulfscott.bsky.social · 6h

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 8h

2026 must be about broadening support for constitutional change in Ireland @irishnews.com

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2026 must be about broadening support for constitutional change in Ireland

Colin Harvey on why 2026 must be about broadening support for constitutional change in Ireland

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dag @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 8h

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But what about international law?

What happens to an international legal order when a superpower goes rogue

Substack:
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Personal Blog:
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But what about international law?

What happens to an international legal order when a superpower goes rogue?

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 8h

Fresh from his Venezuela adventure, the US president shows no sign of backing down on Arctic island. ft.trib.al/83RtWm1

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David Phinnemore @dphinnemore.bsky.social · 9h

'Starmer’s allies admit that persuading Brussels to give the UK preferential access to the single market will be difficult.

'In Brussels there was a sense of déjà vu amid warnings that — as with... Boris Johnson’s failed attempts to “cherry pick” access to...

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Starmer may want closer ties with the EU — but will Brussels play ball?

The PM is trying to reassure pro-Europeans in Labour that a reset is coming, but EU officials say the timing is poor

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 11h

Families affected by Manchester Arena attack say MI5 must be more open to scrutiny

In a letter to Keir Starmer, they say MI5 failed them and the Security Service must be included in a law to stop cover-ups Families affected by the Manchester Arena bombing have said MI5 failed them and must be more open to scrutiny. In a letter sent to the prime minister seen by the BBC, the families demanded the Security Service be fully included in a new law designed to stop cover-ups in public life. Continue reading...

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Adil Haque @adhaque.bsky.social · 23h

For those teaching International Law this semester, you may want to consider assigning South Africa's statement to the UN Security Council today:

dirco.gov.za/statement-by...

Statement by the Republic of South Africa to the United Nations Security Council Meeting on the situation in Venezuela, 5 January 2026

Mr President, We wish to congratulate the Federal Republic of Somalia for assuming the rotating Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of January and wish you and your delegat...

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Dictionary of Irish Biography @dib.ie · 1d

This week we are featuring some extraordinary Irish women in honour of #NollaignamBan. Mary Ann McCracken campaigned for the abolition of slavery, and argued that the liberty and equality sought by the United Irishmen should be extended to women. www.dib.ie/biography/mc... #DIBLives @ria.ie

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 3d

Farewell 2025.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 5d

New Year, Belfast.

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murchadhfinn.bsky.social @murchadhfinn.bsky.social · 7d

“What matters most is the Irish Government making its collective mind up about acting on a goal it is legally/ politically committed to.”
~Colin Harvey

The Irish News

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 9d

Lisnabreeny.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 10d

Determining our own Future

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Determining our own Future - Irish Border Poll

Prof Colin Harvey, School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast Are you bored yet? Talk of unity is hard to ignore. What are we to make of it all? 2025 witnessed the arrival of more books, articles, podc...

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 11d

Towards Belfast.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 15d

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.

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 15d

Two Palestine Action hunger strikers admitted to hospital

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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

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 15d

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

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 18d

Nollaig shona daoibh ❤️🎄

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 18d

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

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‘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

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 19d

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.

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Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · 19d

I’d very much be in favour of a New Rights-Based United Ireland. How about you?
@cjharvey1.bsky.social on the #TortoiseShack
Listen/Watch/etc: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/t...

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Paolo Sandro @paolosandro.bsky.social · 20d

Two Lectureships in Law with us at @lawatleeds.bsky.social. Open call, 'An ability to contribute to teaching in one or more of the foundational LLB subjects is essential.'

Genuinely a lovely bunch of people to be around. In the present HE context, it matters!

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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Lecturer in Law

**2 Posts**Are you an outstanding individual with the ambition to join a thriving law school and to contribute to the further development of the School and its research centres? Are you passionate abo...

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 20d

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

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 20d

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 · 21d

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

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Paul F Scott @paulfscott.bsky.social · 23d

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 · 23d

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 · 24d

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

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Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · 24d

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.

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