John Doyle
@jrdoyle.bsky.social
Scottish Government justice official. Often seen in Brussels, London, The Hague or Edinburgh. 🏴 🇬🇧 🇧🇪 🇳🇱
It's very hard to explain what supporting Scotland does to your psychology
November 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
It's very hard to explain what supporting Scotland does to your psychology
Another fine evening in Brussels
November 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Another fine evening in Brussels
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#OTD 2️⃣5️⃣ years ago: 31 October 2000, launch of Expedition 1 and the first permanent crew to the International Space Station 🚀
Anyone born after this date has never known a day without a human presence in space... 🎂
Anyone born after this date has never known a day without a human presence in space... 🎂
October 31, 2025 at 11:52 AM
#OTD 2️⃣5️⃣ years ago: 31 October 2000, launch of Expedition 1 and the first permanent crew to the International Space Station 🚀
Anyone born after this date has never known a day without a human presence in space... 🎂
Anyone born after this date has never known a day without a human presence in space... 🎂
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can albanian speakers please tell me more about this verb that apparently means “to die” but only for humans and bees???
October 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
can albanian speakers please tell me more about this verb that apparently means “to die” but only for humans and bees???
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I fucking knew it.
October 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I fucking knew it.
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One wonderful legal fact is that the provision effectively giving licence to agent to commit crimes abroad is...
...section 007 of the Intelligence Services Act 1994.
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/1...
...section 007 of the Intelligence Services Act 1994.
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/1...
Intelligence Services Act 1994
An Act to make provision about the Secret Intelligence Service and the Government Communications Headquarters, including provision for the issue of warrants and authorisations enabling certain actions...
www.legislation.gov.uk
October 22, 2025 at 10:48 AM
One wonderful legal fact is that the provision effectively giving licence to agent to commit crimes abroad is...
...section 007 of the Intelligence Services Act 1994.
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/1...
...section 007 of the Intelligence Services Act 1994.
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/1...
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I don't think enough people talk about how great BBC Bitesize is. Secondary school textbooks are now vanishingly rare and Bitesize content is (a) not in a terrible app, (b) engaging and interesting and easy to understand, and importantly (c) FREE. A properly great digital public good.
October 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I don't think enough people talk about how great BBC Bitesize is. Secondary school textbooks are now vanishingly rare and Bitesize content is (a) not in a terrible app, (b) engaging and interesting and easy to understand, and importantly (c) FREE. A properly great digital public good.
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HEADS-UP! 🚨
On Wednesday October 29, the Netherlands will holds its 9th (!) legislative elections of the 21st century. I will continue to post disproportionately about my country of birth and citizenship (but not of residence) in the coming weeks.
This will be my thread for Dutch news! 🧵
On Wednesday October 29, the Netherlands will holds its 9th (!) legislative elections of the 21st century. I will continue to post disproportionately about my country of birth and citizenship (but not of residence) in the coming weeks.
This will be my thread for Dutch news! 🧵
a map of netherlands with flags and a cartoon character
ALT: a map of netherlands with flags and a cartoon character
media.tenor.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
HEADS-UP! 🚨
On Wednesday October 29, the Netherlands will holds its 9th (!) legislative elections of the 21st century. I will continue to post disproportionately about my country of birth and citizenship (but not of residence) in the coming weeks.
This will be my thread for Dutch news! 🧵
On Wednesday October 29, the Netherlands will holds its 9th (!) legislative elections of the 21st century. I will continue to post disproportionately about my country of birth and citizenship (but not of residence) in the coming weeks.
This will be my thread for Dutch news! 🧵
Big fan of amulet 29.
October 19, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Big fan of amulet 29.
I've started some image processing and am delighted to note I captured a wee meteorite.
October 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I've started some image processing and am delighted to note I captured a wee meteorite.
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Learned that an anonymous outside expert on submersibles did an interview with the OceanGate Titan investigation, and they released a transcript, with all the names redacted. The first line of his first answer? "I'm sure you're familiar with my film Titanic."
October 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Learned that an anonymous outside expert on submersibles did an interview with the OceanGate Titan investigation, and they released a transcript, with all the names redacted. The first line of his first answer? "I'm sure you're familiar with my film Titanic."
I managed to capture some incredible Milky Way photos at Cape Otway in Australia
October 16, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I managed to capture some incredible Milky Way photos at Cape Otway in Australia
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The rikishi are taking-in the town and doing what we all do when in London.
Seeing the sights, admiring the parks, shopping on High Street, taking tea at Fortnum's, using the olde phonebox, eating Chinese, and having a terrific time.
Seeing the sights, admiring the parks, shopping on High Street, taking tea at Fortnum's, using the olde phonebox, eating Chinese, and having a terrific time.
October 14, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The rikishi are taking-in the town and doing what we all do when in London.
Seeing the sights, admiring the parks, shopping on High Street, taking tea at Fortnum's, using the olde phonebox, eating Chinese, and having a terrific time.
Seeing the sights, admiring the parks, shopping on High Street, taking tea at Fortnum's, using the olde phonebox, eating Chinese, and having a terrific time.
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:
New assurances not accepted.
New assurances not accepted.
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:
Archives banned making copies.
Archives banned making copies.
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:
New library catalogue website.
New library catalogue website.
October 13, 2025 at 1:16 AM
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:
New assurances not accepted.
New assurances not accepted.
Saw some dolphins today on the way to Manly
October 11, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Saw some dolphins today on the way to Manly
Xanadu by Rush - 10/10
Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John - 5/10
Total: 15/10
Unfair to Rush imo.
Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John - 5/10
Total: 15/10
Unfair to Rush imo.
Fun music game.
Take two songs with the same name and post your combined score out of 10. How high can you get?
No covers/no triples (e.g. Power of Love)
My first effort, which i think is hard to beat...
Zombie (Fela Kuti) 10/10
Zombie (The Cranberries) 7/10
Total score: 17
Take two songs with the same name and post your combined score out of 10. How high can you get?
No covers/no triples (e.g. Power of Love)
My first effort, which i think is hard to beat...
Zombie (Fela Kuti) 10/10
Zombie (The Cranberries) 7/10
Total score: 17
October 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Xanadu by Rush - 10/10
Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John - 5/10
Total: 15/10
Unfair to Rush imo.
Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John - 5/10
Total: 15/10
Unfair to Rush imo.
Thrilled to read the Scotland score over breakfast down under
October 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Thrilled to read the Scotland score over breakfast down under
Whale spotting turned into making some humpback pals
October 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Whale spotting turned into making some humpback pals
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My real concern is whether Amicus, the mascot of the Canadian Supreme Court, has also been compelled to change robes.
October 7, 2025 at 4:20 AM
My real concern is whether Amicus, the mascot of the Canadian Supreme Court, has also been compelled to change robes.
Chaos at Brussels Airport today both at security screening and exit passport control. Huge queues and no direction or information about what's happening.
October 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Chaos at Brussels Airport today both at security screening and exit passport control. Huge queues and no direction or information about what's happening.
