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.
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.
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-...
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
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
Given that around a quarter of those arrested (14 out of 53) were children, the % of adult male racist rioters previously reported to the police for domestic violence is even greater than the 36% reported here.
September 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Given that around a quarter of those arrested (14 out of 53) were children, the % of adult male racist rioters previously reported to the police for domestic violence is even greater than the 36% reported here.
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.
Grim.
The absence of political leadership in defence of our neighbours is so depressing.
The absence of political leadership in defence of our neighbours is so depressing.
June 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Grim.
The absence of political leadership in defence of our neighbours is so depressing.
The absence of political leadership in defence of our neighbours is so depressing.
Protest is not a threat to democracy. Protest is democracy in action.
Today we protested in Belfast against Israel's genocide in Gaza. We are part of a global movement that refuses to be cowed, refuses to be silent.
Text of my speech here: www.amnesty.org.uk/blogs/belfas...
Today we protested in Belfast against Israel's genocide in Gaza. We are part of a global movement that refuses to be cowed, refuses to be silent.
Text of my speech here: www.amnesty.org.uk/blogs/belfas...
May 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Protest is not a threat to democracy. Protest is democracy in action.
Today we protested in Belfast against Israel's genocide in Gaza. We are part of a global movement that refuses to be cowed, refuses to be silent.
Text of my speech here: www.amnesty.org.uk/blogs/belfas...
Today we protested in Belfast against Israel's genocide in Gaza. We are part of a global movement that refuses to be cowed, refuses to be silent.
Text of my speech here: www.amnesty.org.uk/blogs/belfas...
The UK government has locked up files on Kincora until 2065 & 2085.
Veteran investigative journalist Chris Moore’s new book, ‘Kincora: Britain’s Shame’, launched last night in a packed Duke of York bar, means we don’t have to wait until then. #mustread
Veteran investigative journalist Chris Moore’s new book, ‘Kincora: Britain’s Shame’, launched last night in a packed Duke of York bar, means we don’t have to wait until then. #mustread
May 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The UK government has locked up files on Kincora until 2065 & 2085.
Veteran investigative journalist Chris Moore’s new book, ‘Kincora: Britain’s Shame’, launched last night in a packed Duke of York bar, means we don’t have to wait until then. #mustread
Veteran investigative journalist Chris Moore’s new book, ‘Kincora: Britain’s Shame’, launched last night in a packed Duke of York bar, means we don’t have to wait until then. #mustread
Love Belfast. Hate racism.
April 25, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Love Belfast. Hate racism.
Excellent news. Thank you @nationaltrust.org.uk
This 'gondola' half-way up Slieve Donard is an environmental disaster waiting to happen.
Time to pull the plug, Newry Mourne & Down Council.
This 'gondola' half-way up Slieve Donard is an environmental disaster waiting to happen.
Time to pull the plug, Newry Mourne & Down Council.
April 15, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Excellent news. Thank you @nationaltrust.org.uk
This 'gondola' half-way up Slieve Donard is an environmental disaster waiting to happen.
Time to pull the plug, Newry Mourne & Down Council.
This 'gondola' half-way up Slieve Donard is an environmental disaster waiting to happen.
Time to pull the plug, Newry Mourne & Down Council.
Q. What do you think are the greatest threats facing humanity today?
A. I'd say it's a draw between global warming and fascism.
The fearless #JoanBaez @joancbaezofficial.bsky.social on #IWD2025 – my interview from her recent visit to Ireland, in current issue of @amnestyuk.bsky.social magazine.
A. I'd say it's a draw between global warming and fascism.
The fearless #JoanBaez @joancbaezofficial.bsky.social on #IWD2025 – my interview from her recent visit to Ireland, in current issue of @amnestyuk.bsky.social magazine.
March 8, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Q. What do you think are the greatest threats facing humanity today?
A. I'd say it's a draw between global warming and fascism.
The fearless #JoanBaez @joancbaezofficial.bsky.social on #IWD2025 – my interview from her recent visit to Ireland, in current issue of @amnestyuk.bsky.social magazine.
A. I'd say it's a draw between global warming and fascism.
The fearless #JoanBaez @joancbaezofficial.bsky.social on #IWD2025 – my interview from her recent visit to Ireland, in current issue of @amnestyuk.bsky.social magazine.
6 of the 8 highest monthly levels of race hate incidents *since records began in 2004* were recorded between May and October 2024.
Hate crimes now represent more than 1 in 50 of all crimes in Northern Ireland.
More: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Hate crimes now represent more than 1 in 50 of all crimes in Northern Ireland.
More: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
February 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
6 of the 8 highest monthly levels of race hate incidents *since records began in 2004* were recorded between May and October 2024.
Hate crimes now represent more than 1 in 50 of all crimes in Northern Ireland.
More: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Hate crimes now represent more than 1 in 50 of all crimes in Northern Ireland.
More: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
President Trump’s eagerness to help Israel accelerate their genocide in Gaza is an affront to the conscience of humanity.
I will be speaking at this demo outside the US Consulate in Belfast on Saturday.
I will be speaking at this demo outside the US Consulate in Belfast on Saturday.
February 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
President Trump’s eagerness to help Israel accelerate their genocide in Gaza is an affront to the conscience of humanity.
I will be speaking at this demo outside the US Consulate in Belfast on Saturday.
I will be speaking at this demo outside the US Consulate in Belfast on Saturday.
The United States has sided with Russia at the UN General Assembly to vote against a Ukrainian resolution condemning Russian aggression and calling for the withdrawal of Russian troops.
Other No votes: Russia, North Korea, Israel, Belarus...
This is where we are now.
Other No votes: Russia, North Korea, Israel, Belarus...
This is where we are now.
February 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The United States has sided with Russia at the UN General Assembly to vote against a Ukrainian resolution condemning Russian aggression and calling for the withdrawal of Russian troops.
Other No votes: Russia, North Korea, Israel, Belarus...
This is where we are now.
Other No votes: Russia, North Korea, Israel, Belarus...
This is where we are now.
A reminder that Vladimir Putin is a wanted man, currently at large, with an arrest warrant issued by the international criminal court for war crimes in occupied Ukraine.
February 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A reminder that Vladimir Putin is a wanted man, currently at large, with an arrest warrant issued by the international criminal court for war crimes in occupied Ukraine.
Who funds Policy Exchange?
Funding transparency website Who Funds You? has given Policy Exchange an E grade, the lowest transparency rating (rating goes from A to E).
Transparify ranked Policy Exchange as one of the least transparent think tanks in UK in relation to funding.
Funding transparency website Who Funds You? has given Policy Exchange an E grade, the lowest transparency rating (rating goes from A to E).
Transparify ranked Policy Exchange as one of the least transparent think tanks in UK in relation to funding.
February 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Who funds Policy Exchange?
Funding transparency website Who Funds You? has given Policy Exchange an E grade, the lowest transparency rating (rating goes from A to E).
Transparify ranked Policy Exchange as one of the least transparent think tanks in UK in relation to funding.
Funding transparency website Who Funds You? has given Policy Exchange an E grade, the lowest transparency rating (rating goes from A to E).
Transparify ranked Policy Exchange as one of the least transparent think tanks in UK in relation to funding.
Journalist Allison Morris @belfasttelegraph.co.uk tells
Commons NI Affairs Committee that she suffers regular violent threats from paramilitary organisations, and is also concerned that she has been subject to covert PSNI surveillance - a dual threat to #pressfreedom in Northern Ireland.
Commons NI Affairs Committee that she suffers regular violent threats from paramilitary organisations, and is also concerned that she has been subject to covert PSNI surveillance - a dual threat to #pressfreedom in Northern Ireland.
February 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Journalist Allison Morris @belfasttelegraph.co.uk tells
Commons NI Affairs Committee that she suffers regular violent threats from paramilitary organisations, and is also concerned that she has been subject to covert PSNI surveillance - a dual threat to #pressfreedom in Northern Ireland.
Commons NI Affairs Committee that she suffers regular violent threats from paramilitary organisations, and is also concerned that she has been subject to covert PSNI surveillance - a dual threat to #pressfreedom in Northern Ireland.
Journalist Trevor Birney calls for a public inquiry into the PSNI surveillance of journalists, saying their experience shows that you cannot trust the police to 'mark their own homework'.
House of Commons NI Affairs Committee evidence session this morning. #pressfreedom
House of Commons NI Affairs Committee evidence session this morning. #pressfreedom
February 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Journalist Trevor Birney calls for a public inquiry into the PSNI surveillance of journalists, saying their experience shows that you cannot trust the police to 'mark their own homework'.
House of Commons NI Affairs Committee evidence session this morning. #pressfreedom
House of Commons NI Affairs Committee evidence session this morning. #pressfreedom
Americans in Belfast are joining the '50 states, 50 protests' US-wide protest planned for Wednesday against the policies of the new Trump administration.
I've been sent the following information.
I've been sent the following information.
February 4, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Americans in Belfast are joining the '50 states, 50 protests' US-wide protest planned for Wednesday against the policies of the new Trump administration.
I've been sent the following information.
I've been sent the following information.