Patrick Corrigan
@patrick-corrigan.bsky.social
Human rights activist. Head of Nations & Regions and NI Programme Director at Amnesty International UK. Board member, Human Rights Consortium. Integrated school governor.
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It’s time to show Israel the red card. 🟥
The Israel FA is in breach of FIFA statutes and international law as it allows clubs based in the Occupied Palestinian Territory to play in its leagues.
We're calling on the Irish FA to support the call to suspend Israel FA from UEFA and FIFA competitions.
The Israel FA is in breach of FIFA statutes and international law as it allows clubs based in the Occupied Palestinian Territory to play in its leagues.
We're calling on the Irish FA to support the call to suspend Israel FA from UEFA and FIFA competitions.
November 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It’s time to show Israel the red card. 🟥
The Israel FA is in breach of FIFA statutes and international law as it allows clubs based in the Occupied Palestinian Territory to play in its leagues.
We're calling on the Irish FA to support the call to suspend Israel FA from UEFA and FIFA competitions.
The Israel FA is in breach of FIFA statutes and international law as it allows clubs based in the Occupied Palestinian Territory to play in its leagues.
We're calling on the Irish FA to support the call to suspend Israel FA from UEFA and FIFA competitions.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has pledged to arrest Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu if he comes to NYC.
The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024. He is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024. He is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
November 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has pledged to arrest Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu if he comes to NYC.
The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024. He is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024. He is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
24 children have been missing from Harryville Primary School in Ballymena since the start of the term - Education Authority
Another 'triumph' for the "defending women and children" mob after burning migrant families out of their homes. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Another 'triumph' for the "defending women and children" mob after burning migrant families out of their homes. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
NI Education: Over 50 children unaccounted for in the school system
The Education Authority is trying to trace the pupils as it is not clear what school they now go to.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 9:08 AM
24 children have been missing from Harryville Primary School in Ballymena since the start of the term - Education Authority
Another 'triumph' for the "defending women and children" mob after burning migrant families out of their homes. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Another 'triumph' for the "defending women and children" mob after burning migrant families out of their homes. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Very welcome news for these abuse survivors.
But out-of-court settlements are no substitute for the 'sunlight as disinfectant' of a public inquiry that NI clerical abuse victims have demanded.
'Five men to receive £1.2m in damages in priest sex abuse case' - BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But out-of-court settlements are no substitute for the 'sunlight as disinfectant' of a public inquiry that NI clerical abuse victims have demanded.
'Five men to receive £1.2m in damages in priest sex abuse case' - BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Newry: Men who claimed abuse by paedophile priest awarded £1.2m
The settlements were reached over historic physical and serious sexual assaults inflicted by the late Fr Malachy Finegan.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Very welcome news for these abuse survivors.
But out-of-court settlements are no substitute for the 'sunlight as disinfectant' of a public inquiry that NI clerical abuse victims have demanded.
'Five men to receive £1.2m in damages in priest sex abuse case' - BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But out-of-court settlements are no substitute for the 'sunlight as disinfectant' of a public inquiry that NI clerical abuse victims have demanded.
'Five men to receive £1.2m in damages in priest sex abuse case' - BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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This Thursday evening Shimna College in Newcastle, Co Down will host a very timely lecture by former International Criminal Court judge Sir Howard Morrison KC:
The International Rule of Law in a Changing World Order
Free tickets: www.shimnaintegratedcollege.org/post/gordon-...
The International Rule of Law in a Changing World Order
Free tickets: www.shimnaintegratedcollege.org/post/gordon-...
September 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This Thursday evening Shimna College in Newcastle, Co Down will host a very timely lecture by former International Criminal Court judge Sir Howard Morrison KC:
The International Rule of Law in a Changing World Order
Free tickets: www.shimnaintegratedcollege.org/post/gordon-...
The International Rule of Law in a Changing World Order
Free tickets: www.shimnaintegratedcollege.org/post/gordon-...
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Sunday World journalist Hugh Jordan has revealed he is one of the 8 journalists now known to have had their telephone data accessed by the PSNI. All almost certainly unlawfully.
He was informed by Angus McCullough KC, who has investigated PSNI use of covert surveillance powers.
He was informed by Angus McCullough KC, who has investigated PSNI use of covert surveillance powers.
September 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Sunday World journalist Hugh Jordan has revealed he is one of the 8 journalists now known to have had their telephone data accessed by the PSNI. All almost certainly unlawfully.
He was informed by Angus McCullough KC, who has investigated PSNI use of covert surveillance powers.
He was informed by Angus McCullough KC, who has investigated PSNI use of covert surveillance powers.
Sunday World journalist Hugh Jordan has revealed he is one of the 8 journalists now known to have had their telephone data accessed by the PSNI. All almost certainly unlawfully.
He was informed by Angus McCullough KC, who has investigated PSNI use of covert surveillance powers.
He was informed by Angus McCullough KC, who has investigated PSNI use of covert surveillance powers.
September 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Sunday World journalist Hugh Jordan has revealed he is one of the 8 journalists now known to have had their telephone data accessed by the PSNI. All almost certainly unlawfully.
He was informed by Angus McCullough KC, who has investigated PSNI use of covert surveillance powers.
He was informed by Angus McCullough KC, who has investigated PSNI use of covert surveillance powers.
This Thursday evening Shimna College in Newcastle, Co Down will host a very timely lecture by former International Criminal Court judge Sir Howard Morrison KC:
The International Rule of Law in a Changing World Order
Free tickets: www.shimnaintegratedcollege.org/post/gordon-...
The International Rule of Law in a Changing World Order
Free tickets: www.shimnaintegratedcollege.org/post/gordon-...
September 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This Thursday evening Shimna College in Newcastle, Co Down will host a very timely lecture by former International Criminal Court judge Sir Howard Morrison KC:
The International Rule of Law in a Changing World Order
Free tickets: www.shimnaintegratedcollege.org/post/gordon-...
The International Rule of Law in a Changing World Order
Free tickets: www.shimnaintegratedcollege.org/post/gordon-...
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Sunday World journalist Martin O’Hagan was shot dead by paramilitaries in Northern Ireland on this day in 2001.
No one has ever been held accountable.
We demand the Police Ombudsman’s report is published — and a fresh investigation into his murder. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
No one has ever been held accountable.
We demand the Police Ombudsman’s report is published — and a fresh investigation into his murder. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
September 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Sunday World journalist Martin O’Hagan was shot dead by paramilitaries in Northern Ireland on this day in 2001.
No one has ever been held accountable.
We demand the Police Ombudsman’s report is published — and a fresh investigation into his murder. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
No one has ever been held accountable.
We demand the Police Ombudsman’s report is published — and a fresh investigation into his murder. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
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Amnesty International has written to Northern Ireland Secretary of State Hilary Benn to request a public inquiry into unlawful state surveillance in Northern Ireland.
Amnesty's @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social spoke to Paul Clark at UTV News to explain why. #PressFreedom
Amnesty's @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social spoke to Paul Clark at UTV News to explain why. #PressFreedom
September 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Amnesty International has written to Northern Ireland Secretary of State Hilary Benn to request a public inquiry into unlawful state surveillance in Northern Ireland.
Amnesty's @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social spoke to Paul Clark at UTV News to explain why. #PressFreedom
Amnesty's @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social spoke to Paul Clark at UTV News to explain why. #PressFreedom
The report of the McCullough Review into PSNI covert surveillance of journalists, lawyers and others will be published on Wednesday 24 September, 11:30am.
More: www.mcculloughreview.org/news/arrange...
More: www.mcculloughreview.org/news/arrange...
September 19, 2025 at 7:42 AM
The report of the McCullough Review into PSNI covert surveillance of journalists, lawyers and others will be published on Wednesday 24 September, 11:30am.
More: www.mcculloughreview.org/news/arrange...
More: www.mcculloughreview.org/news/arrange...
The most telling aspect of Donald Trump's state visit to the UK is that it's all taking place behind closed doors, walls and high barriers designed to keep ordinary people out of sight. Speaks volumes.
September 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM
The most telling aspect of Donald Trump's state visit to the UK is that it's all taking place behind closed doors, walls and high barriers designed to keep ordinary people out of sight. Speaks volumes.
Latest hearing in the PSNI covert surveillance of journalists scandal will take place today, 10:30am at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, London.
This time it involves well-known journalists Vincent Kearney, Chris Moore and BBC vs PSNI, the Met, MI5 and others. #PressFreedom
This time it involves well-known journalists Vincent Kearney, Chris Moore and BBC vs PSNI, the Met, MI5 and others. #PressFreedom
September 15, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Latest hearing in the PSNI covert surveillance of journalists scandal will take place today, 10:30am at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, London.
This time it involves well-known journalists Vincent Kearney, Chris Moore and BBC vs PSNI, the Met, MI5 and others. #PressFreedom
This time it involves well-known journalists Vincent Kearney, Chris Moore and BBC vs PSNI, the Met, MI5 and others. #PressFreedom
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There are 2938 publications on the Department of Education NI website, some of them going back to the 1980s.
But it is a research report about the experiences of LGBT pupils in NI post-primary schools that the Department has chosen to delete to keep the site 'up to date'. 🤔
But it is a research report about the experiences of LGBT pupils in NI post-primary schools that the Department has chosen to delete to keep the site 'up to date'. 🤔
September 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
There are 2938 publications on the Department of Education NI website, some of them going back to the 1980s.
But it is a research report about the experiences of LGBT pupils in NI post-primary schools that the Department has chosen to delete to keep the site 'up to date'. 🤔
But it is a research report about the experiences of LGBT pupils in NI post-primary schools that the Department has chosen to delete to keep the site 'up to date'. 🤔
🏳️🌈 Want to read the research on experiences of LGBT pupils in NI schools which Minister Paul Givan says has been removed from Department of Education website 'to ensure the information is up to date'?
You can still (at least for now) download it from the Department website: tinyurl.com/4dh78t78
You can still (at least for now) download it from the Department website: tinyurl.com/4dh78t78
September 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🏳️🌈 Want to read the research on experiences of LGBT pupils in NI schools which Minister Paul Givan says has been removed from Department of Education website 'to ensure the information is up to date'?
You can still (at least for now) download it from the Department website: tinyurl.com/4dh78t78
You can still (at least for now) download it from the Department website: tinyurl.com/4dh78t78
Remember those 'defenders of women and girls'...?
One in three arrested for Ballymena racist riots had been reported for domestic abuse -
@thedetailtv.bsky.social @lukejbutterly.bsky.social
One in three arrested for Ballymena racist riots had been reported for domestic abuse -
@thedetailtv.bsky.social @lukejbutterly.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Remember those 'defenders of women and girls'...?
One in three arrested for Ballymena racist riots had been reported for domestic abuse -
@thedetailtv.bsky.social @lukejbutterly.bsky.social
One in three arrested for Ballymena racist riots had been reported for domestic abuse -
@thedetailtv.bsky.social @lukejbutterly.bsky.social
For context: Policy Exchange is among the least transparent think tanks in the UK regarding its funding sources.
Co-founder and first chairman Michael Gove wrote a pamphlet in 2000 comparing the Good Friday Agreement to the appeasement of the Nazis in the 1930s.
Co-founder and first chairman Michael Gove wrote a pamphlet in 2000 comparing the Good Friday Agreement to the appeasement of the Nazis in the 1930s.
September 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
For context: Policy Exchange is among the least transparent think tanks in the UK regarding its funding sources.
Co-founder and first chairman Michael Gove wrote a pamphlet in 2000 comparing the Good Friday Agreement to the appeasement of the Nazis in the 1930s.
Co-founder and first chairman Michael Gove wrote a pamphlet in 2000 comparing the Good Friday Agreement to the appeasement of the Nazis in the 1930s.
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Racist crimes hit record high in Northern Ireland.
Behind these figures are real families living in fear of racist hate every day.
This crisis has been developing for years, fuelled by complacency and inaction.
Northern Ireland needs an effective anti-racism strategy NOW
@amnestyni.bsky.social
Behind these figures are real families living in fear of racist hate every day.
This crisis has been developing for years, fuelled by complacency and inaction.
Northern Ireland needs an effective anti-racism strategy NOW
@amnestyni.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Racist crimes hit record high in Northern Ireland.
Behind these figures are real families living in fear of racist hate every day.
This crisis has been developing for years, fuelled by complacency and inaction.
Northern Ireland needs an effective anti-racism strategy NOW
@amnestyni.bsky.social
Behind these figures are real families living in fear of racist hate every day.
This crisis has been developing for years, fuelled by complacency and inaction.
Northern Ireland needs an effective anti-racism strategy NOW
@amnestyni.bsky.social
Family of migrants including 2-year-old hid in attic while their home was targeted during racially-motivated Ballymena rioting...
...by the self-styled 'defenders of women and children' www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
...by the self-styled 'defenders of women and children' www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
Toddler hidden in attic while migrant family’s home was targeted during racially-motivated Ballymena rioting
A family of eleven migrants hid an attic as their home was broken into during racially-motivated rioting in Ballymena, the High Court heard today.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
August 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Family of migrants including 2-year-old hid in attic while their home was targeted during racially-motivated Ballymena rioting...
...by the self-styled 'defenders of women and children' www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
...by the self-styled 'defenders of women and children' www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
The recently published PSNI Race and Ethnicity Action Plan has about 5000 words.
None of them is 'paramilitary' or similar.
Meanwhile: A UDA gang is warning that it plans to force every immigrant out of the Rathcoole estate in Newtownabbey www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/...
None of them is 'paramilitary' or similar.
Meanwhile: A UDA gang is warning that it plans to force every immigrant out of the Rathcoole estate in Newtownabbey www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/...
UDA thugs draw up immigrant expulsion hit-list in NI estate
A UDA gang is warning that it plans to force every immigrant out of the Rathcoole estate in Newtownabbey.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
August 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The recently published PSNI Race and Ethnicity Action Plan has about 5000 words.
None of them is 'paramilitary' or similar.
Meanwhile: A UDA gang is warning that it plans to force every immigrant out of the Rathcoole estate in Newtownabbey www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/...
None of them is 'paramilitary' or similar.
Meanwhile: A UDA gang is warning that it plans to force every immigrant out of the Rathcoole estate in Newtownabbey www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/...
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Amnesty International has called on the PSNI to “uphold people’s right to protest against the genocide being perpetrated in Gaza.”
“The police have obligations under the Human Rights Act and international law to facilitate the right to peaceful protest.” www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
“The police have obligations under the Human Rights Act and international law to facilitate the right to peaceful protest.” www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
Protest organiser warned of potential criminal charges over Palestine Action displays in crowd
Ahead of multiple protests this weekend, Derry organiser told she could face criminal action over her name being on Parades Commission documents
www.irishnews.com
August 16, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Amnesty International has called on the PSNI to “uphold people’s right to protest against the genocide being perpetrated in Gaza.”
“The police have obligations under the Human Rights Act and international law to facilitate the right to peaceful protest.” www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
“The police have obligations under the Human Rights Act and international law to facilitate the right to peaceful protest.” www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
Military components made locally ‘may end up in Israel’ for use in Gaza, internal Invest NI emails reveal
Two Sinn Féin Economy Ministers previously said they had “been assured that Invest NI does not support projects that supply arms to Israel” www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/nor...
Two Sinn Féin Economy Ministers previously said they had “been assured that Invest NI does not support projects that supply arms to Israel” www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/nor...
Military components made locally ‘may end up in Israel’ for use in Gaza, internal Invest NI emails reveal
Invest NI believes there are companies based in Northern Ireland “supplying components to larger companies that may ultimately end up in Israel” for use in the current conflict in Gaza, internal email...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Military components made locally ‘may end up in Israel’ for use in Gaza, internal Invest NI emails reveal
Two Sinn Féin Economy Ministers previously said they had “been assured that Invest NI does not support projects that supply arms to Israel” www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/nor...
Two Sinn Féin Economy Ministers previously said they had “been assured that Invest NI does not support projects that supply arms to Israel” www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/nor...
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Amnesty International has written to PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher following the arrest of a woman for wearing a 'Palestine Action' T-shirt.
Arresting people on terrorism offences for wearing a T-shirt flies in the face of international human rights law. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Arresting people on terrorism offences for wearing a T-shirt flies in the face of international human rights law. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
August 12, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Amnesty International has written to PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher following the arrest of a woman for wearing a 'Palestine Action' T-shirt.
Arresting people on terrorism offences for wearing a T-shirt flies in the face of international human rights law. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Arresting people on terrorism offences for wearing a T-shirt flies in the face of international human rights law. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
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Join us for a Drag Cabaret fundraiser in aid of Belfast Trans Resource Centre and Mermaids NI on Sept 27th in the Sunflower Bar! Tickets only £15 - all proceeds will go towards both charities x
www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-fundr...
www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-fundr...
August 12, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Join us for a Drag Cabaret fundraiser in aid of Belfast Trans Resource Centre and Mermaids NI on Sept 27th in the Sunflower Bar! Tickets only £15 - all proceeds will go towards both charities x
www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-fundr...
www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-fundr...
According to Keir Starmer’s government, a slogan on a t-shirt is a terrorist act, but supplying an estimated £500 million worth of arms to Israel over the past 10 years is not
- @irishnews.com editorial www.irishnews.com/opinion/if-m...
- @irishnews.com editorial www.irishnews.com/opinion/if-m...
If protesters had been carrying a UDA flag, would they have been arrested? - The Irish News view
According to Keir Starmer’s government, a slogan on a t-shirt is a terrorist act, but supplying an estimated £500 million worth of arms to Israel over the past 10 years is not
www.irishnews.com
August 12, 2025 at 7:39 AM
According to Keir Starmer’s government, a slogan on a t-shirt is a terrorist act, but supplying an estimated £500 million worth of arms to Israel over the past 10 years is not
- @irishnews.com editorial www.irishnews.com/opinion/if-m...
- @irishnews.com editorial www.irishnews.com/opinion/if-m...