Matthew McCallion
@matthewmccallion.bsky.social
Derry man. #Autistic. PhD student, School of Law, Queen's University Belfast. Focusing on #CriminalLaw, #Autism, and #Neurodiversity. Former Barrister. Reposts/Likes ≠ endorsement/legal advice🌹
Proud to see @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social lit up tonight for #InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities 💜
December 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Proud to see @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social lit up tonight for #InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities 💜
Once again, on the Belfast–Derry/L'derry train, announced as heading to Derry/L'derry, all of a sudden announced mid-journey that's they've changed their mind and it's now heading to Portrush.
Being told by staff that they "think" there might be a bus at Coleraine.
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Being told by staff that they "think" there might be a bus at Coleraine.
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July 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Once again, on the Belfast–Derry/L'derry train, announced as heading to Derry/L'derry, all of a sudden announced mid-journey that's they've changed their mind and it's now heading to Portrush.
Being told by staff that they "think" there might be a bus at Coleraine.
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Being told by staff that they "think" there might be a bus at Coleraine.
1/2
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"Autism is a superpower!"
Super powers don’t make you constantly think about what you're saying incase you say something wrong and have a meltdown when people are speaking loudly.
Super powers don’t make you constantly think about what you're saying incase you say something wrong and have a meltdown when people are speaking loudly.
December 27, 2024 at 1:17 PM
"Autism is a superpower!"
Super powers don’t make you constantly think about what you're saying incase you say something wrong and have a meltdown when people are speaking loudly.
Super powers don’t make you constantly think about what you're saying incase you say something wrong and have a meltdown when people are speaking loudly.
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The Stormont assembly has passed an SDLP motion (50 MLAs to 31) criticising DUP ministers for their boycott of meetings of the North South Ministerial Council in 2021 over post-Brexit trade checks under the NI Protocol.
November 18, 2024 at 2:29 PM
The Stormont assembly has passed an SDLP motion (50 MLAs to 31) criticising DUP ministers for their boycott of meetings of the North South Ministerial Council in 2021 over post-Brexit trade checks under the NI Protocol.
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I’m thrilled to reveal the cover for my new novel, The One You Least Suspect. Out 8th May, 2025. A gripping, heart-wrenching thriller that explores the fine line between right and wrong, justice and revenge, and how you choose your side when everyone is guilty.
November 12, 2024 at 10:14 AM
I’m thrilled to reveal the cover for my new novel, The One You Least Suspect. Out 8th May, 2025. A gripping, heart-wrenching thriller that explores the fine line between right and wrong, justice and revenge, and how you choose your side when everyone is guilty.
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November 15, 2024 at 12:15 AM
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👋 Bluesky is an open social network that gives creators independence from platforms, developers the freedom to build, and users a choice in their experience. We're so excited to have you here!
We share Bluesky updates & news from this account. A quick orientation thread: 🧵✨
We share Bluesky updates & news from this account. A quick orientation thread: 🧵✨
October 17, 2024 at 7:06 AM
👋 Bluesky is an open social network that gives creators independence from platforms, developers the freedom to build, and users a choice in their experience. We're so excited to have you here!
We share Bluesky updates & news from this account. A quick orientation thread: 🧵✨
We share Bluesky updates & news from this account. A quick orientation thread: 🧵✨
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A very important point. The Continuity Bill and UNCRC decisions of the UKSC mark low points in the UKSC's devolution jurisprudence. Interestingly, the Northern Ireland Act 1998 has a provision in it, which might serve as a template for a solution. A 🧵
Iain Jamieson on fixing the mess, for devolved competences, left over after the UKSC judgment in the UNCRC Bill Reference case. Worth noting that the a legislative fix for this would have to encompass NI and Wales too ...
ukconstitutionallaw.org/2024/11/11/i...
ukconstitutionallaw.org/2024/11/11/i...
November 11, 2024 at 9:46 AM
A very important point. The Continuity Bill and UNCRC decisions of the UKSC mark low points in the UKSC's devolution jurisprudence. Interestingly, the Northern Ireland Act 1998 has a provision in it, which might serve as a template for a solution. A 🧵
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New preprint! ▶️ osf.io/kn2wr/
(The last one for now, I promise!)
“Read my lips, not my body”: a thematic analysis of autistic people’s social communication preferences, experiences, and expectations🧵
(The last one for now, I promise!)
“Read my lips, not my body”: a thematic analysis of autistic people’s social communication preferences, experiences, and expectations🧵
OSF
osf.io
November 5, 2024 at 12:54 PM
New preprint! ▶️ osf.io/kn2wr/
(The last one for now, I promise!)
“Read my lips, not my body”: a thematic analysis of autistic people’s social communication preferences, experiences, and expectations🧵
(The last one for now, I promise!)
“Read my lips, not my body”: a thematic analysis of autistic people’s social communication preferences, experiences, and expectations🧵
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imagine if the yanks took this much interest in our elections. staying up late to see if transfers from the tuv will help the dup in north antrim.
November 5, 2024 at 5:18 PM
imagine if the yanks took this much interest in our elections. staying up late to see if transfers from the tuv will help the dup in north antrim.