Dr David Mckendrick
@davidmckendrick.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Glasgow Caledonian University. Coughing up fire.
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The Report of the Independent Review of Fatal Accident Inquiries relating to deaths in prison and police custody, conducted by Sheriff Principal Ian Abercrombie KC, now published.
It covers some substantial issues of #humanrights and issues affecting bereaved families.
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It covers some substantial issues of #humanrights and issues affecting bereaved families.
www.gov.scot/publications...
Report of the 2025 Independent Review of Fatal Accident Inquiries relating to deaths in custody in Scotland
Report of the Independent Review of Fatal Accident Inquiries relating to deaths in prison and police custody, conducted in 2025 by Ian Abercrombie KC.
www.gov.scot
January 15, 2026 at 12:51 PM
The Report of the Independent Review of Fatal Accident Inquiries relating to deaths in prison and police custody, conducted by Sheriff Principal Ian Abercrombie KC, now published.
It covers some substantial issues of #humanrights and issues affecting bereaved families.
www.gov.scot/publications...
It covers some substantial issues of #humanrights and issues affecting bereaved families.
www.gov.scot/publications...
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Come and do a fully-funded 4-year PhD with me in Glasgow (and @thesccjr.bsky.social ) and Thomas Ugelvik as part of the Rehabilitation and Reintegration in Europe project. 😊. www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/soc....
University of Glasgow - Colleges - College of Social Sciences - Student funding opportunities - Postgraduate Research - Latest PhD opportunities
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January 15, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Come and do a fully-funded 4-year PhD with me in Glasgow (and @thesccjr.bsky.social ) and Thomas Ugelvik as part of the Rehabilitation and Reintegration in Europe project. 😊. www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/soc....
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Peace go with you brother
Peace go with you brother
Seán Ó Sé obituary: The Cork man who kept singing until the final verse, aged 89
A school principal and renowned singer, Seán Ó Sé's love of music endured right to the end
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January 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Peace go with you brother
Peace go with you brother
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Annual "Phil Scraton is a legend" post
Annual "Phil Scraton is a legend" post
Hillsborough campaigner Phil Scraton refuses OBE
Hillsborough campaigner Prof Phil Scraton turns down an OBE in the Queen's New Year Honours list.
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January 2, 2026 at 8:42 AM
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Annual "Phil Scraton is a legend" post
Annual "Phil Scraton is a legend" post
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"The Perineum: the thin membrane of time between the twin peaks of Christmas and New Year."
- Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
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- Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
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On Power
Liminal thoughts from a liminal space, "The Perineum" between Christmas and New Year
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December 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"The Perineum: the thin membrane of time between the twin peaks of Christmas and New Year."
- Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
broligarchy.substack.com/p/on-power
- Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
broligarchy.substack.com/p/on-power
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Heading down a Peter McLaren rabbit hole
Heading down a Peter McLaren rabbit hole
Peter McLaren: Putting Radical Life in Schools
Schools can and must become zones of popular de-indoctrination and democratic re-imagination.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Heading down a Peter McLaren rabbit hole
Heading down a Peter McLaren rabbit hole
"And you might ask yourself....My God, what have I done?"
December 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
"And you might ask yourself....My God, what have I done?"
In memory of James Ransone I'm undertaking a rapid rewatch of The Wire season two. It reminds me of the impact that de-industrialisation had on my local community. The sense of anger and powerlesness is beautifully captured by the brilliant David Simon.
December 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
In memory of James Ransone I'm undertaking a rapid rewatch of The Wire season two. It reminds me of the impact that de-industrialisation had on my local community. The sense of anger and powerlesness is beautifully captured by the brilliant David Simon.
In essence, Fraser calls for a reform of social policy that is transformative rather than merely affirmative, aiming to dismantle the underlying structural sources of injustice—including the gendered division between production and reproduction—and to ensure equal participation for all social groups
December 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
In essence, Fraser calls for a reform of social policy that is transformative rather than merely affirmative, aiming to dismantle the underlying structural sources of injustice—including the gendered division between production and reproduction—and to ensure equal participation for all social groups
@holly-bird.bsky.social Your phd looks really interesting especially when the replacement for Barlinnie is being built.
December 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
@holly-bird.bsky.social Your phd looks really interesting especially when the replacement for Barlinnie is being built.
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A few words on Anarchism,
From David Graeber's 'Are You An Anarchist? The Answer May Surprise You!'
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From David Graeber's 'Are You An Anarchist? The Answer May Surprise You!'
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December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A few words on Anarchism,
From David Graeber's 'Are You An Anarchist? The Answer May Surprise You!'
davidgraeber.org/articles/are...
From David Graeber's 'Are You An Anarchist? The Answer May Surprise You!'
davidgraeber.org/articles/are...
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Happy Birthday Paul McGrath
Happy Birthday Paul McGrath
A Funny Old Game on X: "On Paul McGrath’s birthday, a throwback to one of the great individual performances in World Cup history. Italy. Giants Stadium. 1994. McGrath is unfit, but when his country needs him most, he is utterly unbeatable. (👍🎥 @DanielCollins85) https://t.co/72JUodKuMg" / X
On Paul McGrath’s birthday, a throwback to one of the great individual performances in World Cup history. Italy. Giants Stadium. 1994. McGrath is unfit, but when his country needs him most, he is utterly unbeatable. (👍🎥 @DanielCollins85) https://t.co/72JUodKuMg
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December 4, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Happy Birthday Paul McGrath
Happy Birthday Paul McGrath
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Peace go with you brother
Peace go with you brother
Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come
YouTube video by Rocksteady Freddie
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November 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Peace go with you brother
Peace go with you brother
I have two spare tickets going for Brian Jackson tomorrow night. Let me know if you are interested.
November 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I have two spare tickets going for Brian Jackson tomorrow night. Let me know if you are interested.
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The Muslim population of Scotland is about 2% yet "Islamic extremism" makes up 14% of referrals to PREVENT. This suggests a more intensive exposure to PREVENT for the Muslim population, especially if you are a young man.
The Muslim population of Scotland is about 2% yet "Islamic extremism" makes up 14% of referrals to PREVENT. This suggests a more intensive exposure to PREVENT for the Muslim population, especially if you are a young man.
Record number of referrals made to Prevent anti-terrorism scheme
Some 162 reports were made to Prevent, and extreme right-wing concerns made up the largest proportion.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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The Muslim population of Scotland is about 2% yet "Islamic extremism" makes up 14% of referrals to PREVENT. This suggests a more intensive exposure to PREVENT for the Muslim population, especially if you are a young man.
The Muslim population of Scotland is about 2% yet "Islamic extremism" makes up 14% of referrals to PREVENT. This suggests a more intensive exposure to PREVENT for the Muslim population, especially if you are a young man.
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Public Enemy's 'Fear of a Black Planet' (1990) is included in the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, which celebrates culturally, historically & aesthetically significant recordings.
Rediscover the album here: album.ink/PEfoabp
Rediscover the album here: album.ink/PEfoabp
October 25, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Public Enemy's 'Fear of a Black Planet' (1990) is included in the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, which celebrates culturally, historically & aesthetically significant recordings.
Rediscover the album here: album.ink/PEfoabp
Rediscover the album here: album.ink/PEfoabp
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“.. internal strategy documents viewed by The New York Times reveal that Amazon executives believe the company is on the cusp of its next big workplace shift: replacing more than half a million jobs with robots.”
@nytimes.com $AMZN
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@nytimes.com $AMZN
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October 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
“.. internal strategy documents viewed by The New York Times reveal that Amazon executives believe the company is on the cusp of its next big workplace shift: replacing more than half a million jobs with robots.”
@nytimes.com $AMZN
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@nytimes.com $AMZN
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Looking forward to this next Monday
Looking forward to this next Monday
How the singer Ganavya infused jazz with spiritual soul
The Tamil Nadu-raised artist explores the devotional in song
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September 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Looking forward to this next Monday
Looking forward to this next Monday
Book chapter!
September 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Book chapter!