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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · Nov 3

I wrote in @theglobeandmail.com for Int’l Day to #EndImpunity for Crimes Against Journalists.

We need more than empty words from govts who claim to value journalists’ lives. They must take real steps to hold other states to account when they fail.

To end impunity, we must tackle indifference too.

The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · Nov 2

Opinion - When journalists are murdered around the world, our governments must not dither and dodge: On this International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, we must call for an end to the international culture of indifference

When journalists are murdered around the world, our governments must not dither and dodge

On this International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, we must call for an end to the international culture of indifference

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · 1d

Today we are in the European Parliament to discuss the urgent case of my client, #MziaAmaglobeli, & the crackdown on media & the pro-democracy movement in #Georgia.

Thank you to all the MEPs who are supporting Mzia, her colleagues, the Georgian people, & who are calling for action now to #FreeMzia.

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Prospect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 2d

Caollfhionn Gallagher KC remembers the superlative debating skill of the late Conor Gearty.

He urged us to put ourselves in our opponents shoes and argue “‘That America needs Trump’; ‘Brexit is the right approach for Britain...’"

The political prisoners club, and remembering Conor Gearty

My work takes me across the world, and I am always amazed at how those who have suffered such trauma spend time helping others

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk

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Prospect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 6d

Caollfhionn Gallagher KC reflects on the legacy of her friend Conor Gearty, who recently passed away...

He “won every debating competition in sight... Debate breaks down certainty, forcing you to enter the mind of the holder of an opposing point of view.”

The political prisoners club, and remembering Conor Gearty

My work takes me across the world, and I am always amazed at how those who have suffered such trauma spend time helping others

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk

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Prospect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 8d

Prospect’s latest issue hits newsstands today! Here’s a preview of what you’ll find inside... 🧵

Our cover story is by Israeli genocide scholar Omer Bartov, who argues that Netanyahu’s onslaught against Gaza has been genocidal—but Israelis refuse to see it:
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/israel...

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks, Ken.

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · 8d

I've written for the latest @prospectmagazine.co.uk about some of the most inspiring people I know.

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/hu...

The political prisoners club, and remembering Conor Gearty

My work takes me across the world, and I am always amazed at how those who have suffered such trauma spend time helping others

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · 10d

USA, 2025.

Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 11d

I visited the apartment building ICE raided on Tuesday today. Story to come, but you can walk right in. Half of the apartments have no doors on them. Children's stuff abandoned in some flats. *Citizen* residents told me they were arrested and held for hours in zipties. This is America

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · 10d

Here are all the remarkable honorees: (from L to R) Marty Baron, @josecarloszamora.bsky.social, Melinda French Gates, Darren Walker and Fatou Balde, with Amal and George Clooney.

Read about their vitally important work here:
cfj.org/the-albies/#...
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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · 10d

The award for journalist #JoseRubenZamora was, fittingly, given by Meryl Streep, a true champion of journalists' rights. It was a privilege to speak with her about the issues and the case.

This spotlight is vital - the world needs to know what is happening in #Guatemala.

#JournalismIsNotACrime
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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · 10d

At the Clooney Foundation for Justice #Albies awards one of the winners, my client, #JoseRubenZamora, could not be there as he is unjustly imprisoned in Guatemala. His son @josecarloszamora.bsky.social brought an empty chair on stage for his dad, & he spoke so powerfully.
#FreeZamora
#ZamoraLibre
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Press Freedom Center — National Press Club @pfc-npc.bsky.social · 14d

Today, the Press Freedom Center was proud to announce three new members of our Advisory Board: @caoilfhionn.bsky.social, Sam Feist, and Paul Beckett.

Read the full advisory at the link:

www.press.org/newsroom/pre...

Press Freedom Center at National Press Club Announces New Additions to Advisory Board

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 – In a critical moment for press freedom around the world, the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club today announced the addition of three new members to its Advisory Boar...

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you to @rezaian.bsky.social & Bill McCarren for having faith in me, & appointing me to the Advisory Board of the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, at this critical moment for press freedom globally.

#JournalismIsNotACrime

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Press Freedom Center at National Press Club Announces New Additions to Advisory Board

/PRNewswire/ -- In a critical moment for press freedom around the world, the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club today announced the addition of...

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Truth Tellers @sirharrysummit.bsky.social · Sep 14

“Many people in the US no longer feel that it is a place of sanctuary.”
At Truth Tellers, Human Rights Lawyer @caoilfhionn.bsky.social spoke about the new uncertainty many journalists now face in the U.S., and the precautions they now take when entering the country: tinyurl.com/4m7rnexu

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · Sep 7

“It is unthinkable that any child can fall through the cracks in this way, and be missing for years with nobody appearing to notice or care. It beggars belief that the unthinkable has happened twice.“

My piece in today’s Sunday Independent @irishindy.bsky.social

www.independent.ie/opinion/caoi...

Caoilfhionn Gallagher: It beggars belief that another child is missing presumed dead — this is how the system needs to change

There are many questions and few answers about the little boy who is missing and assumed dead in north Co Dublin. We do not know his whereabouts, his cause of death or what happened.

www.independent.ie

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Reuters Institute @reutersinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 5

Today's daily roundup on journalism is out, featuring a new project from our Fellow @karenrebelo.bsky.social, an important piece by @caoilfhionn.bsky.social and news from Gaza, Nepal and the US

Click to read, share and subscribe
www.linkedin.com/pulse/journa...

Journalism Today. 5 Sep 2025

Research | Reporting | Fellowships | Leadership 🗞️ Our top story Holding algorithms accountable. Algorithms now sit between people in India and their most basic rights.

www.linkedin.com

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · Sep 4

I previously posted about important research by @ucddublin.bsky.social academics on CCP propaganda & use of the term "so-called" to describe things they don't like (other governments, international bodies, concepts - and me).

The authors are here!
@alexdukalskis.bsky.social @linettelim.bsky.social

Alex Dukalskis @alexdukalskis.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thanks so much @caoilfhionn.bsky.social for reading our @jeas-journal.bsky.social research

@linettelim.bsky.social and i were struck by the phrase “so-called” in China’s propaganda and are happy (academically) and discouraged (normatively) that our findings cohere with your experience.

Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · Aug 27

So it was a particular pleasure to read this excellent analysis by two UCD academics on the use of the phrase ‘so-called’ as a propaganda device in China:

www.cambridge.org/core/journal... 2/

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Jemimah Steinfeld @jemimahsteinfeld.bsky.social · Sep 4

The UK must act fast to save Jimmy Lai's life. Since 2014, 12 older male diabetic prisoners like him have died in Hong Kong prisons, most after late transfers. For yrs @caoilfhionn.bsky.social & her team have asked to meet Keir Starmer. No reply. Time is running out www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...

Jimmy Lai’s life is in danger

Keir Starmer has ignored requests to meet Lai’s barrister and his son, first made when he was leader of the opposition

www.thetimes.com

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · Sep 4

Jimmy Lai's life is in danger: my piece in @thetimes.com today.

www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...

#FreeJimmyLai
#BringHimHome

Jimmy Lai’s life is in danger

Keir Starmer has ignored requests to meet Lai’s barrister and his son, first made when he was leader of the opposition

www.thetimes.com

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · Aug 27

So it was a particular pleasure to read this excellent analysis by two UCD academics on the use of the phrase ‘so-called’ as a propaganda device in China:

www.cambridge.org/core/journal... 2/

The Use of ‘So-called’ as a Propaganda Device in China | Journal of East Asian Studies | Cambridge Core

The Use of ‘So-called’ as a Propaganda Device in China

www.cambridge.org

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · Aug 27

I’ve lost count of how often Chinese/Hong Kong authorities or CCP State media have called me a “so-called human rights lawyer” leading a “so-called legal team.” I often play ‘propaganda bingo’ to myself when I read aggressive HKSAR statements which slam me/my clients/NGOs/other States/newspapers. 1/

The Use of ‘So-called’ as a Propaganda Device in China | Journal of East Asian Studies | Cambridge Core

The Use of ‘So-called’ as a Propaganda Device in China

www.cambridge.org

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Doughty Street International (DSI) @doughtystintl.bsky.social · Aug 22

The legal team for Iran International is led by Mark Stephens CBE and Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC (@caoilfhionn.bsky.social), working with solicitor Ayesha Salim, Howard Kennedy, and barristers Tatyana Eatwell and Jennifer Robinson, Doughty Street Chambers.

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Doughty Street International (DSI) @doughtystintl.bsky.social · Aug 22

Iran: UN experts sound the alarm over risk to the lives of 45 Iran International journalists and 315 family members.

www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/iran-un...

Iran: UN experts sound the alarm over risk to the lives of 45 Iran International journalists and 315 family members

United Nations experts have condemned Iran’s intensifying repression of Iran International journalists worldwide and their family members, and have stated that they are “deeply concerned by cre

www.doughtystreet.co.uk

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · Aug 24

Sebastien Lai & I spoke to Bianna Golodryga on the #Amanpour show @cnn.com about Jimmy Lai’s trial, fears for his life & what to expect next.

#FreeJimmyLai

#JournalismIsNotACrime

www.cnn.com/2025/08/22/T...

Amanpour | CNN

Grammy award-winning musician Jon Batiste speaks with Bianna Golodryga about repatriating the work of Black artists and his latest album “Big Money.”

www.cnn.com

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ICARS - International Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion @againstrestraint.com · Aug 12

The children have spoken.
England's children are telling the world what happened to them. It’s time England's lawmakers started listening and acting. #AgainstRestraint

The i Paper @theipaper.com · Aug 12

Vulnerable children have been left with “terrible” injuries and trauma because of their treatment by staff at a taxpayer-funded private special school, The i Paper has been told

🔴 @KeithCooper1973 reports trib.al/wEssfQZ

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · Aug 16

In @independent.ie, @jodieginsberg.bsky.social & I argue the deliberate, systematic targeting of #Gaza’s journalists is not only an assault on individuals; it is an attack on truth & human rights.

Ireland must do more, urgently, to protect Gaza’s journalists.

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www.independent.ie/opinion/comm...

Caoilfhionn Gallagher and Jodie Ginsberg: Why Ireland must lead the way in protecting Gaza’s journalists

Three years ago, just weeks after an Israeli soldier shot and killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, the Taoiseach made clear Ireland’s unequivocal commitment to upholding press freedom and t...

www.independent.ie

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