Brian Doherty
@brianedoherty.bsky.social
Legal Aspects of Euro integration exGov.LegalService
-Ir. Centre for Euro.Law
-"Le Foyer des Artistes" classical music ensemble- Derry base. Players &Performance- continental &beyond
-Farming/GlensofAntrim/Trout/Trees/IrishSetter/SeaSwimming/ Travel&more
-Ir. Centre for Euro.Law
-"Le Foyer des Artistes" classical music ensemble- Derry base. Players &Performance- continental &beyond
-Farming/GlensofAntrim/Trout/Trees/IrishSetter/SeaSwimming/ Travel&more
Net migration to UK plummets by 2/3rds
Net outflow of EU&UK citizens in the year- majority of the UK citizens leaving under 35yo.
High earners & entrepreneurs eligible for UK settlement in as little as three years, while others will be forced to wait up to three decades
on.ft.com/4p1MuLr via @FT
Net outflow of EU&UK citizens in the year- majority of the UK citizens leaving under 35yo.
High earners & entrepreneurs eligible for UK settlement in as little as three years, while others will be forced to wait up to three decades
on.ft.com/4p1MuLr via @FT
Net migration to UK plummets by two-thirds to 204,000
Immigration falls sharply in the year to June alongside slight rise in people leaving
on.ft.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Net migration to UK plummets by 2/3rds
Net outflow of EU&UK citizens in the year- majority of the UK citizens leaving under 35yo.
High earners & entrepreneurs eligible for UK settlement in as little as three years, while others will be forced to wait up to three decades
on.ft.com/4p1MuLr via @FT
Net outflow of EU&UK citizens in the year- majority of the UK citizens leaving under 35yo.
High earners & entrepreneurs eligible for UK settlement in as little as three years, while others will be forced to wait up to three decades
on.ft.com/4p1MuLr via @FT
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This (from: www.ft.com/content/75ce...) is something you can *feel* if you are in the UK, especially if you've experienced living abroad. But infuriatingly successive governments and our entire media are somehow absolutely committed to suggesting anyone who wants to change this is the devil...
November 21, 2025 at 7:38 AM
This (from: www.ft.com/content/75ce...) is something you can *feel* if you are in the UK, especially if you've experienced living abroad. But infuriatingly successive governments and our entire media are somehow absolutely committed to suggesting anyone who wants to change this is the devil...
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Guy Baldwin, "Positive Obligations to Protect the Population under Human Rights Law" (Ahead of Print, Judicial Review)
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Positive Obligations to Protect the Population under Human Rights Law
Published in Judicial Review (Ahead of Print, 2025)
www.tandfonline.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Guy Baldwin, "Positive Obligations to Protect the Population under Human Rights Law" (Ahead of Print, Judicial Review)
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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I just re-read this gem by Lord Hannan. It has been a few years since I looked at it.
Incredible Stuff.
The myopia is one thing.
But the way literally every global development has been misjudged.
Amazing. www.reaction.life/p/britain-lo...
Incredible Stuff.
The myopia is one thing.
But the way literally every global development has been misjudged.
Amazing. www.reaction.life/p/britain-lo...
What Britain looks like after Brexit
You’re reading Reaction.
www.reaction.life
November 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I just re-read this gem by Lord Hannan. It has been a few years since I looked at it.
Incredible Stuff.
The myopia is one thing.
But the way literally every global development has been misjudged.
Amazing. www.reaction.life/p/britain-lo...
Incredible Stuff.
The myopia is one thing.
But the way literally every global development has been misjudged.
Amazing. www.reaction.life/p/britain-lo...
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This report refers to "New analysis by the House of Commons library", but there's no link to it and I can't seem to find it on the HOCL website: can anyone help?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Brexit costing UK up to £90bn in lost tax revenue , new analysis shows
Exclusive: Britons also up to £3,700 worse off, leading to calls for the Labour government to improve relations with the EU
www.independent.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
This report refers to "New analysis by the House of Commons library", but there's no link to it and I can't seem to find it on the HOCL website: can anyone help?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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My commentary on some of the legal aspects of the government’s latest immigration proposals, including the potential for court challenges
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/lega...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/lega...
What are the legal implications of Labour’s new immigration reforms? | Institute for Government
Some of the government’s proposals are thin on details, others are likely to be tested in the courts.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
My commentary on some of the legal aspects of the government’s latest immigration proposals, including the potential for court challenges
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/lega...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/lega...
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Gaza, Ukraine… and countless less covered crises and conflicts. The international system is not working. Meanwhile existential challenges on the horizon- AI and climate change.
Leadership lacking
Potential is there
Work to be done.
Leadership lacking
Potential is there
Work to be done.
💔Ternopil. A father gently rocking the coffin carrying his child.
Today, his wife and two children were all laid to rest.
They were among the 33 victims killed in the massive russian attack Nov.18th.
The father is the only survivor from their home.
Never forgive.
Never forget. 🕯️
Today, his wife and two children were all laid to rest.
They were among the 33 victims killed in the massive russian attack Nov.18th.
The father is the only survivor from their home.
Never forgive.
Never forget. 🕯️
November 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Gaza, Ukraine… and countless less covered crises and conflicts. The international system is not working. Meanwhile existential challenges on the horizon- AI and climate change.
Leadership lacking
Potential is there
Work to be done.
Leadership lacking
Potential is there
Work to be done.
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"German Chancellor Merz told DW that Europe was facing a 'deep threat' to its security architecture as negotiations continue in Geneva over a controversial US plan.
Merz said Ukraine's sovereignty must not be sacrificed as part of any arrangement."
www.dw.com/en/dw-exclus...
Merz said Ukraine's sovereignty must not be sacrificed as part of any arrangement."
www.dw.com/en/dw-exclus...
Merz warns Ukraine's sovereignty is non-negotiable – DW – 11/23/2025
The German chancellor told DW that Europe cannot support elements of a contentious US plan on Ukraine. He also warned that a Thursday deadline set by Donald Trump is not realistic.
www.dw.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:17 AM
"German Chancellor Merz told DW that Europe was facing a 'deep threat' to its security architecture as negotiations continue in Geneva over a controversial US plan.
Merz said Ukraine's sovereignty must not be sacrificed as part of any arrangement."
www.dw.com/en/dw-exclus...
Merz said Ukraine's sovereignty must not be sacrificed as part of any arrangement."
www.dw.com/en/dw-exclus...
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The Trump cycle on Russia-Ukraine. Some pro-Russian plan emerges. Instant commentariat renew their "Trump as Russian plant" stories. Plan is amended under EU (and US) pressure. Putin rejects it. Instant commentariat is puzzled. Rinse and repeat. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
How Rubio Tried to Bring a Pro-Russia Peace Plan to Middle Ground
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The Trump cycle on Russia-Ukraine. Some pro-Russian plan emerges. Instant commentariat renew their "Trump as Russian plant" stories. Plan is amended under EU (and US) pressure. Putin rejects it. Instant commentariat is puzzled. Rinse and repeat. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
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"By 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time. We estimate that investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%"
Read the Stanford report:
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
Read the Stanford report:
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"By 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time. We estimate that investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%"
Read the Stanford report:
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
Read the Stanford report:
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
Jim O’Callaghan's new migration restrictions are aimed at cutting Ireland population growth rate
He said that his department’s analysis was that about 87% of people who applied for asylum – or international protection – here were coming from the UK over the Border
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
He said that his department’s analysis was that about 87% of people who applied for asylum – or international protection – here were coming from the UK over the Border
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Jim O’Callaghan says new migration restrictions aimed at cutting Ireland’s population growth rate
Minister says Irish rate is seven times the EU average and is putting pressure on services and State capacity
www.irishtimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Jim O’Callaghan's new migration restrictions are aimed at cutting Ireland population growth rate
He said that his department’s analysis was that about 87% of people who applied for asylum – or international protection – here were coming from the UK over the Border
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
He said that his department’s analysis was that about 87% of people who applied for asylum – or international protection – here were coming from the UK over the Border
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Plan for a united Ireland to avoid Brexit-style mess, says author from unionist background
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Plan for a united Ireland to avoid Brexit-style mess, says author from unionist background
Ben Collins favours Irish unity and encourages others of similar heritage to engage with subject
www.irishtimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Plan for a united Ireland to avoid Brexit-style mess, says author from unionist background
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Brexit, Belfast & Dublin’s Covid-19 responses.
Despite a highly developed cross border co-ordination on animal health, but not achieved for humans in respect of Covid
www.irishtimes.com/health/2025/...
Despite a highly developed cross border co-ordination on animal health, but not achieved for humans in respect of Covid
www.irishtimes.com/health/2025/...
Brexit ‘tensions’ contributed to disconnect between London and Dublin’s Covid-19 responses
Report on second module of UK inquiry into pandemic strongly critical of Michelle O’Neill for attending IRA man’s funeral in June 2020
www.irishtimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Brexit, Belfast & Dublin’s Covid-19 responses.
Despite a highly developed cross border co-ordination on animal health, but not achieved for humans in respect of Covid
www.irishtimes.com/health/2025/...
Despite a highly developed cross border co-ordination on animal health, but not achieved for humans in respect of Covid
www.irishtimes.com/health/2025/...
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derrickwyatt.substack.com/p/perhaps-no...
Perhaps nothing can stop Putin now
He has a formidable arsenal of nuclear weapons and a kindred spirit in the White House
Trump's Ukraine surrender deal would be a victory for Putin as he takes stock and ramps up the pressure on other targets in Europe
Perhaps nothing can stop Putin now
He has a formidable arsenal of nuclear weapons and a kindred spirit in the White House
Trump's Ukraine surrender deal would be a victory for Putin as he takes stock and ramps up the pressure on other targets in Europe
Perhaps nothing can stop Putin now
Politics, geopolitics and law. EU, European security, UK relations with Europe and NATO. On X at @BlogWyatt and Bluesky at @blogwyatt.bsky.social
derrickwyatt.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:44 AM
derrickwyatt.substack.com/p/perhaps-no...
Perhaps nothing can stop Putin now
He has a formidable arsenal of nuclear weapons and a kindred spirit in the White House
Trump's Ukraine surrender deal would be a victory for Putin as he takes stock and ramps up the pressure on other targets in Europe
Perhaps nothing can stop Putin now
He has a formidable arsenal of nuclear weapons and a kindred spirit in the White House
Trump's Ukraine surrender deal would be a victory for Putin as he takes stock and ramps up the pressure on other targets in Europe
the wealth and security that underpins these markers of a civilised society may ultimately come under threat, if Europe cannot find a way to exercise hard power
The scramble for Europe is just beginning - on.ft.com/4oDf4Tk via @FT
The scramble for Europe is just beginning - on.ft.com/4oDf4Tk via @FT
The scramble for Europe is just beginning
As the EU struggles to defend its interests, outside powers play divide and rule
on.ft.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
the wealth and security that underpins these markers of a civilised society may ultimately come under threat, if Europe cannot find a way to exercise hard power
The scramble for Europe is just beginning - on.ft.com/4oDf4Tk via @FT
The scramble for Europe is just beginning - on.ft.com/4oDf4Tk via @FT
You may have heard about the latest huge corruption scandal in Ukraine.
It is ugly.
But the only reason you and I know about it is that Ukraine also has anti-corruption agencies strong enough and independent enough to uncover all that.
It is worth admiring and defending
x.com/DMokryk/stat...
It is ugly.
But the only reason you and I know about it is that Ukraine also has anti-corruption agencies strong enough and independent enough to uncover all that.
It is worth admiring and defending
x.com/DMokryk/stat...
Danylo Mokryk on X: "You may have heard about the latest huge corruption scandal in Ukraine. It is ugly. But the only reason you and I know about it is that Ukraine also has anti-corruption agencies strong enough and independent enough to uncover all that. It is worth admiring and defending." / X
You may have heard about the latest huge corruption scandal in Ukraine. It is ugly. But the only reason you and I know about it is that Ukraine also has anti-corruption agencies strong enough and independent enough to uncover all that. It is worth admiring and defending.
x.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
You may have heard about the latest huge corruption scandal in Ukraine.
It is ugly.
But the only reason you and I know about it is that Ukraine also has anti-corruption agencies strong enough and independent enough to uncover all that.
It is worth admiring and defending
x.com/DMokryk/stat...
It is ugly.
But the only reason you and I know about it is that Ukraine also has anti-corruption agencies strong enough and independent enough to uncover all that.
It is worth admiring and defending
x.com/DMokryk/stat...
On the 40th Anniversary of the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement it is important to pay tribute to all those politicians & civil servants who brought it to fruition. This photo from @humefoundation conference during the week recalled the breakthrough that the AIA signalled
x.com/BrigidLaffan...
x.com/BrigidLaffan...
x.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
On the 40th Anniversary of the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement it is important to pay tribute to all those politicians & civil servants who brought it to fruition. This photo from @humefoundation conference during the week recalled the breakthrough that the AIA signalled
x.com/BrigidLaffan...
x.com/BrigidLaffan...
Why is it so difficult to run the BBC? -
"When the 1926 general strike ended, the BBC’s first director-general, Reith, was disappointed. “It is . . . great fun running a crisis,” he wrote in his diary. Anyone who can’t imagine thinking similarly should not apply"
on.ft.com/4hZuNtz via @FT
"When the 1926 general strike ended, the BBC’s first director-general, Reith, was disappointed. “It is . . . great fun running a crisis,” he wrote in his diary. Anyone who can’t imagine thinking similarly should not apply"
on.ft.com/4hZuNtz via @FT
Why is it so difficult to run the BBC?
As complaints over the editing of a Donald Trump speech topple another director-general, leading the broadcaster is once again looking like an impossible job
on.ft.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Why is it so difficult to run the BBC? -
"When the 1926 general strike ended, the BBC’s first director-general, Reith, was disappointed. “It is . . . great fun running a crisis,” he wrote in his diary. Anyone who can’t imagine thinking similarly should not apply"
on.ft.com/4hZuNtz via @FT
"When the 1926 general strike ended, the BBC’s first director-general, Reith, was disappointed. “It is . . . great fun running a crisis,” he wrote in his diary. Anyone who can’t imagine thinking similarly should not apply"
on.ft.com/4hZuNtz via @FT
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump rewards Viktor Orban, Putin ally and anti-EU leader who has sacrificed EU funding to pressurise Hungary's judges.
Being kind to Orban means being kind to Putin too, despite Putin confronting Trump over Venezuela, and offering hypersonic missiles to its government.
Trump rewards Viktor Orban, Putin ally and anti-EU leader who has sacrificed EU funding to pressurise Hungary's judges.
Being kind to Orban means being kind to Putin too, despite Putin confronting Trump over Venezuela, and offering hypersonic missiles to its government.
Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions
The opt-out comes despite the US increasing pressure on allies to sever economic ties with Russia.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump rewards Viktor Orban, Putin ally and anti-EU leader who has sacrificed EU funding to pressurise Hungary's judges.
Being kind to Orban means being kind to Putin too, despite Putin confronting Trump over Venezuela, and offering hypersonic missiles to its government.
Trump rewards Viktor Orban, Putin ally and anti-EU leader who has sacrificed EU funding to pressurise Hungary's judges.
Being kind to Orban means being kind to Putin too, despite Putin confronting Trump over Venezuela, and offering hypersonic missiles to its government.
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Last week Robert Spano, Jens Elo Peters Rytter, @colmocinneide.bsky.social, @alicedonald.bsky.social and @profveronika.bsky.social discussed the future of the European Convention on Human Rights, including what Denmark has done.
Watch a recording of the event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
Watch a recording of the event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
The Future of the ECHR - In Europe and UK
This event was organised by the Institute for Human Rights and the Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism.Speakers:
Former Judge Robert Spano, Former President of European Court of Human…
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Last week Robert Spano, Jens Elo Peters Rytter, @colmocinneide.bsky.social, @alicedonald.bsky.social and @profveronika.bsky.social discussed the future of the European Convention on Human Rights, including what Denmark has done.
Watch a recording of the event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
Watch a recording of the event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
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Reform's plans for the civil service (and for the House of Lords and Judicial Review) are discussed here:-
ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/reform-uks...
ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/reform-uks...
Reform UK's Plans for the Civil Service
And farewell the Lords and Judicial Review!
ukcivilservant.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Reform's plans for the civil service (and for the House of Lords and Judicial Review) are discussed here:-
ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/reform-uks...
ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/reform-uks...
