Alan Brecknell
@alan-breck.bsky.social
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The Pat Finucane Centre took part in a half day conference on the recently announced Legacy Framework Document. It was an interesting and informative discussion that put dealing with legacy in both the local and international perspective. Thanks to CAJ and Mitchell Institute for organising.
October 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The Pat Finucane Centre took part in a half day conference on the recently announced Legacy Framework Document. It was an interesting and informative discussion that put dealing with legacy in both the local and international perspective. Thanks to CAJ and Mitchell Institute for organising.
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Claire and Siobhan Brown making the case for Public Inquiry into their father Sean’s murder at Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Fringe event at 6.30
September 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Claire and Siobhan Brown making the case for Public Inquiry into their father Sean’s murder at Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Fringe event at 6.30
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Danny Barrett would have been 60 years old today. A British soldier murdered him outside his own home. He was 15 yrs old. His family launched a booklet outlining the devastating impact of his death on the family. Family, friends and the local community gathered at Danny’s mural to remember him. RIP
September 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Danny Barrett would have been 60 years old today. A British soldier murdered him outside his own home. He was 15 yrs old. His family launched a booklet outlining the devastating impact of his death on the family. Family, friends and the local community gathered at Danny’s mural to remember him. RIP
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A large crowd in attendance at the PFC’ ‘Shoot to Kill’ event at Féile an Phobail.
August 7, 2025 at 12:12 PM
A large crowd in attendance at the PFC’ ‘Shoot to Kill’ event at Féile an Phobail.
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Speakers included renowned human rights lawyer Gareth Peirce (part of the legal team representing a member of #Kneecap facing a terrorism charge), @debcoles13.bsky.social, @dooleydooley.bsky.social, @aoifeduffy.bsky.social, Daniel Holder, Paul O’Connor & Rajiv Menon KC.
July 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Speakers included renowned human rights lawyer Gareth Peirce (part of the legal team representing a member of #Kneecap facing a terrorism charge), @debcoles13.bsky.social, @dooleydooley.bsky.social, @aoifeduffy.bsky.social, Daniel Holder, Paul O’Connor & Rajiv Menon KC.
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On Mon 30 June, a packed event at St Ethelburga’s in London examined state impunity in Britain and Northern Ireland, co-hosted by @finucanecentre.bsky.social, @cajni.bsky.social, @inquest-org.bsky.social and the International Expert Panel convened by the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights. 🧵
July 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
On Mon 30 June, a packed event at St Ethelburga’s in London examined state impunity in Britain and Northern Ireland, co-hosted by @finucanecentre.bsky.social, @cajni.bsky.social, @inquest-org.bsky.social and the International Expert Panel convened by the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights. 🧵
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Our Sr Advisor @dooleydooley.bsky.social & Dr Aoife Duffy, members of the international panel of experts on British State impunity during the Northern Ireland conflict, present their findings to a sold out event in London @finucanecentre.bsky.social #speirgorm
July 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Our Sr Advisor @dooleydooley.bsky.social & Dr Aoife Duffy, members of the international panel of experts on British State impunity during the Northern Ireland conflict, present their findings to a sold out event in London @finucanecentre.bsky.social #speirgorm
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Can u chip in to help pay for the Advan in Central London all next week? Support the call for a Public Inquiry into Sean Brown murder
A mobile billboard will be circling MI5 and Westminster on Monday 30 June, the same day as our London event on 'Northern Ireland, Britain and the Fight for Accountability', calling for a Public Inquiry into Sean Brown’s murder.
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Chip in to fund the billboard holding MI5 and Hilary Benn to account over Sean Brown's murder
I've chipped in to fund the billboard holding MI5 and Hilary Benn to account over Sean Brown's murder - will you chip in a few quid too?
actnow.yourmovement.org
June 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Can u chip in to help pay for the Advan in Central London all next week? Support the call for a Public Inquiry into Sean Brown murder
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We’ve now sold out for State Impunity and Injustice – but a waiting list is open via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/1395400062...
Mon 30 June, 6pm, St Ethelburga’s, London
@cajni.bsky.social @inquest-org.bsky.social @finucanecentre.bsky.social @dooleydooley.bsky.social @debcoles13.bsky.social
Mon 30 June, 6pm, St Ethelburga’s, London
@cajni.bsky.social @inquest-org.bsky.social @finucanecentre.bsky.social @dooleydooley.bsky.social @debcoles13.bsky.social
June 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We’ve now sold out for State Impunity and Injustice – but a waiting list is open via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/1395400062...
Mon 30 June, 6pm, St Ethelburga’s, London
@cajni.bsky.social @inquest-org.bsky.social @finucanecentre.bsky.social @dooleydooley.bsky.social @debcoles13.bsky.social
Mon 30 June, 6pm, St Ethelburga’s, London
@cajni.bsky.social @inquest-org.bsky.social @finucanecentre.bsky.social @dooleydooley.bsky.social @debcoles13.bsky.social
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Our Advan circulating central London all week highlighting the ongoing campaign for a public inquiry. Please share
June 30, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Our Advan circulating central London all week highlighting the ongoing campaign for a public inquiry. Please share
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Am one of the speakers at webinar 2pm June 30 on British state impunity during the n Ireland conflict. Spanish & Arabic interpretation available
@finucanecentre.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
@cjharvey1.bsky.social
#speirgorm
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@finucanecentre.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
@cjharvey1.bsky.social
#speirgorm
Register here:
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June 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Am one of the speakers at webinar 2pm June 30 on British state impunity during the n Ireland conflict. Spanish & Arabic interpretation available
@finucanecentre.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
@cjharvey1.bsky.social
#speirgorm
Register here:
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@finucanecentre.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
@cjharvey1.bsky.social
#speirgorm
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Thousands attended the Walk for Truth event in support of Sean Brown’s family in their campaign for a public inquiry. The PFC were honoured to be part of it. It’s now time that Hilary Benn did what is legally and morally correct and grand a public inquiry. No more delays.
May 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Thousands attended the Walk for Truth event in support of Sean Brown’s family in their campaign for a public inquiry. The PFC were honoured to be part of it. It’s now time that Hilary Benn did what is legally and morally correct and grand a public inquiry. No more delays.
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Remembering those killed on the 17 May 1974 in the Dublin and Monaghan bombings.
May 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Remembering those killed on the 17 May 1974 in the Dublin and Monaghan bombings.
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PFC will walk in support of the Brown family on Friday 16 May at 7pm in Bellaghy. Come along and support their call for a public inquiry into Sean’s murder.
May 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
PFC will walk in support of the Brown family on Friday 16 May at 7pm in Bellaghy. Come along and support their call for a public inquiry into Sean’s murder.
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PFC in Court today to support the ‘Glenanne’/ mid-Ulster UVF families in their civil claims. Justice Rooney listed a number of cases for review in June saying he wanted these cases dealt with.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Victims of UVF Glennane gang believe justice moving closer
A High Court judge lists several of the families' civil cases to be reviewed next month.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
PFC in Court today to support the ‘Glenanne’/ mid-Ulster UVF families in their civil claims. Justice Rooney listed a number of cases for review in June saying he wanted these cases dealt with.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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My latest in Irish America mag: Sean Brown’s family still searching for truth about his 1997 murder by Loyalist paramilitaries
Sign petition for a public inquiry here
urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
@finucanecentre.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
www.irishamerica.com/2025/04/brit...
#speirgorm
Sign petition for a public inquiry here
urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
@finucanecentre.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
www.irishamerica.com/2025/04/brit...
#speirgorm
April 19, 2025 at 8:18 AM
My latest in Irish America mag: Sean Brown’s family still searching for truth about his 1997 murder by Loyalist paramilitaries
Sign petition for a public inquiry here
urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
@finucanecentre.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
www.irishamerica.com/2025/04/brit...
#speirgorm
Sign petition for a public inquiry here
urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
@finucanecentre.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
www.irishamerica.com/2025/04/brit...
#speirgorm
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actnowni.eaction.online/email-hilary... PLEASE PLEASE SHARE WIDELY ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS !! SEAN BROWN INQUIRY
Email Hilary Benn: Set up a public inquiry into the murder of Sean Brown.
actnowni.eaction.online
April 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
actnowni.eaction.online/email-hilary... PLEASE PLEASE SHARE WIDELY ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS !! SEAN BROWN INQUIRY
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Paddy Hillyard’s book is a meticulous telling of cover-up and calamity. The years of painstaking work show — revealing every piece of the past. For NI political junkies worth reading.
"Riveting as a story, compelling as a political analysis & utterly devastating in its portrayal of the subversion of law & legal process" says @niaolainf.bsky.social on book by @paddyzemia.bsky.social www.beyondthepalebooks.com/shopnewbooks...
@david-whyte.bsky.social @andrewmjefferson.bsky.social
@david-whyte.bsky.social @andrewmjefferson.bsky.social
shoot-to-kill in Northern Ireland — beyond the pale books – books on Irish society and politics
State agents and informers murdered with impunity during the conflict in Northern Ireland – the outcome of a secret and illegal strategy introduced by MI5 in 1981.
John Stalker uncovered this during a...
www.beyondthepalebooks.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Paddy Hillyard’s book is a meticulous telling of cover-up and calamity. The years of painstaking work show — revealing every piece of the past. For NI political junkies worth reading.
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Major victory for family of Sean Brown at Court of Appeal. Court has ruled that Secretary of State was wrong to not grant Public Inquiry in 1997 murder involving state agents. Full judgment available later on PFC website. A bad day for MoD, MI5, NIO and ICRIR
April 3, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Major victory for family of Sean Brown at Court of Appeal. Court has ruled that Secretary of State was wrong to not grant Public Inquiry in 1997 murder involving state agents. Full judgment available later on PFC website. A bad day for MoD, MI5, NIO and ICRIR
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www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co... PFC staff supported family at Belfast court hearing today where former British soldiers have been charged in connection with shooting carried out by secret undercover army unit-MRF
Four former British soldiers charged over Belfast shootings 50 years ago
One of the accused is charged with the murder of Patrick McVeigh at the height of the Troubles
www.irishtimes.com
March 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co... PFC staff supported family at Belfast court hearing today where former British soldiers have been charged in connection with shooting carried out by secret undercover army unit-MRF
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parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/... Our PFC caseworker Alan Brecknell gave evidence to the cross party NI Affairs Committee at Westminster today on legacy. Sandra Peake of Wave and Kenny Donaldson of SEFF also gave evidence. Families had met a delegation from the NIAC in our Belfast office recently.
Parliamentlive.tv
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
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March 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/... Our PFC caseworker Alan Brecknell gave evidence to the cross party NI Affairs Committee at Westminster today on legacy. Sandra Peake of Wave and Kenny Donaldson of SEFF also gave evidence. Families had met a delegation from the NIAC in our Belfast office recently.