Leah Rachel Rea
@misstwice.bsky.social
Thon chatty activist providing gratuitous commentary. PhD researcher and TA; human rights, intl law, conventions, and parliamentary procedure are my jams. Perpetual ECR think tanker.
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Some o tha things o life daen shift, an mair oothrou tha while. Masel an ma bein eftèr Claire Underwood isnae ane thing unner ane shift, freens, A be haein tae say.
Some things in life change, especially over time. I can say, friends, that my wanting to be Claire Underwood isn’t one of them.
Meanwhile! All the references to / invoking of Magna Carta this week; party like it is 1215, friends
November 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Meanwhile! All the references to / invoking of Magna Carta this week; party like it is 1215, friends
Thinking about how, during the recent networking session of the advanced legal programme I am participating in, we had to recommend films - I recommended The Descent and waxed lyrical about its amazing, haunting psychology.
My colleagues selected Disney films, or Wicked.
My colleagues selected Disney films, or Wicked.
a woman wearing a white shirt and earrings sits in a crowd
ALT: a woman wearing a white shirt and earrings sits in a crowd
media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Thinking about how, during the recent networking session of the advanced legal programme I am participating in, we had to recommend films - I recommended The Descent and waxed lyrical about its amazing, haunting psychology.
My colleagues selected Disney films, or Wicked.
My colleagues selected Disney films, or Wicked.
There is no worse feeling than that of being made to feel incompetent at your job.
November 26, 2025 at 12:21 PM
There is no worse feeling than that of being made to feel incompetent at your job.
Today! I forgot the word for “deposited” (in the context of deposited papers provided to the UK Parliament) and came out with “caition”; paused and said “no, not paper security? Bail for papers?” and confused my students
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Today! I forgot the word for “deposited” (in the context of deposited papers provided to the UK Parliament) and came out with “caition”; paused and said “no, not paper security? Bail for papers?” and confused my students
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When most online content comes from AI, human writing might become more valuable, not less. A researcher who studies #AI explores what gets lost when writers rely too heavily on language models to do their thinking. buff.ly/dACqbK3
More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction?
As AI floods the internet with text, it could mean human voices will matter more – not less.
theconversation.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
When most online content comes from AI, human writing might become more valuable, not less. A researcher who studies #AI explores what gets lost when writers rely too heavily on language models to do their thinking. buff.ly/dACqbK3
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Further evidence of the lack of seriousness and rigor with which the state has treated archives and non-recent records. We have access to all of the large tech companies on this island, the lack of support, political will and budget for modern solutions is absurd. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Mother and baby home records held in database ‘not fit for purpose’
Tusla warned Government that system would require ‘significant’ redevelopment to ensure preservation
www.irishtimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Further evidence of the lack of seriousness and rigor with which the state has treated archives and non-recent records. We have access to all of the large tech companies on this island, the lack of support, political will and budget for modern solutions is absurd. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
A relative said something to me in the summer (think along the lines of, “ye are not yet settled down and it is your fault”) which stung, continues to sting, and continues to linger especially because I just know we will be having round two of said conversation over Christmas
November 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A relative said something to me in the summer (think along the lines of, “ye are not yet settled down and it is your fault”) which stung, continues to sting, and continues to linger especially because I just know we will be having round two of said conversation over Christmas
The fact we are supposed to be thrilled that a *Labour Party* Minister has expressed the faintest sympathy for artists etc and their rights in the dire saga of AI data scrapping
November 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The fact we are supposed to be thrilled that a *Labour Party* Minister has expressed the faintest sympathy for artists etc and their rights in the dire saga of AI data scrapping
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We invite you to join us next Friday, 28th November, to celebrate the launch of Dr Claire Pierson's new book "Women's Troubles".
Dr Claire Pierson (University of Liverpool) will be in conversation with Dr Emma Campbell (UU) and Mhairi Claire Lynch (QUB).
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-tro...
Dr Claire Pierson (University of Liverpool) will be in conversation with Dr Emma Campbell (UU) and Mhairi Claire Lynch (QUB).
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-tro...
November 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
We invite you to join us next Friday, 28th November, to celebrate the launch of Dr Claire Pierson's new book "Women's Troubles".
Dr Claire Pierson (University of Liverpool) will be in conversation with Dr Emma Campbell (UU) and Mhairi Claire Lynch (QUB).
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-tro...
Dr Claire Pierson (University of Liverpool) will be in conversation with Dr Emma Campbell (UU) and Mhairi Claire Lynch (QUB).
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-tro...
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“What is particularly exceptional about the Convention is how, by safeguarding individual rights, it helps nurture the well-being of our democracies in the face of contemporary challenges,” said the Court President during a speech in Germany to mark the Convention's anniversary.
🔗 go.coe.int/RQuMG
🔗 go.coe.int/RQuMG
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
“What is particularly exceptional about the Convention is how, by safeguarding individual rights, it helps nurture the well-being of our democracies in the face of contemporary challenges,” said the Court President during a speech in Germany to mark the Convention's anniversary.
🔗 go.coe.int/RQuMG
🔗 go.coe.int/RQuMG
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The Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia has views about this.
November 21, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia has views about this.
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The delays are caused by decades of underfunding of the criminal justice system. Blaming it on defendants is obscene.
Telling the quotes here referring to 'criminals' etc. presuppose the accused are guilty & the trial process an inconvenience standing in the way of locking them up.
Telling the quotes here referring to 'criminals' etc. presuppose the accused are guilty & the trial process an inconvenience standing in the way of locking them up.
“No one is being served in the case that we saw.. More victims and witnesses are pulling out of the process because they cannot wait that long. That is compelling illustration of justice delayed being justice denied.”
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlog
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The delays are caused by decades of underfunding of the criminal justice system. Blaming it on defendants is obscene.
Telling the quotes here referring to 'criminals' etc. presuppose the accused are guilty & the trial process an inconvenience standing in the way of locking them up.
Telling the quotes here referring to 'criminals' etc. presuppose the accused are guilty & the trial process an inconvenience standing in the way of locking them up.
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Doreen Lawrence says it was ‘deeply painful’ to learn undercover police spied on her family
Doreen Lawrence says it was ‘deeply painful’ to learn undercover police spied on her family
Stephen Lawrence’s mother tells spycops inquiry Met police’s priorities after her son’s murder were ‘completely misplaced’
The mother of the murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence has told a public inquiry that she found it “deeply painful” to discover that police deployed undercover officers to spy on her family and their campaign to get his killers prosecuted.
Doreen Lawrence said the police’s priorities were “completely misplaced” and they should have been concentrating on bringing the racist murderers of her son to justice. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Doreen Lawrence says it was ‘deeply painful’ to learn undercover police spied on her family
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⏳ 4 days to go!
Don’t miss the PSA Local Politics and Governance hybrid workshop:
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill – 24 Nov 2025 (12.30pm-5pm).
🔗Secure your place (online): www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...
#LocalGov #Devolution #CivicEngagement
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
Don’t miss the PSA Local Politics and Governance hybrid workshop:
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill – 24 Nov 2025 (12.30pm-5pm).
🔗Secure your place (online): www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...
#LocalGov #Devolution #CivicEngagement
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
Hybrid Workshop - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - Possibilities and (Missed?) Opportunities | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
PSA Local Governance and Politics Specialist Group WorkshopDate: 24 November 2025Time: 12:30 – 17:00 GMTLocation: Online, and limited in person spaces available at the Political Studies Association, E...
www.psa.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
⏳ 4 days to go!
Don’t miss the PSA Local Politics and Governance hybrid workshop:
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill – 24 Nov 2025 (12.30pm-5pm).
🔗Secure your place (online): www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...
#LocalGov #Devolution #CivicEngagement
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
Don’t miss the PSA Local Politics and Governance hybrid workshop:
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill – 24 Nov 2025 (12.30pm-5pm).
🔗Secure your place (online): www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...
#LocalGov #Devolution #CivicEngagement
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
Taking place today, our first event of the new PSA ECN year!
November 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Taking place today, our first event of the new PSA ECN year!
Titanic Scenes this day.
November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Titanic Scenes this day.
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Brexit law
UK Supreme Court decides on EU citizen access to benefits, refuses to send questions to CJEU
www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
(Reposted with the correct link)
UK Supreme Court decides on EU citizen access to benefits, refuses to send questions to CJEU
www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
(Reposted with the correct link)
Simkova (Appellant) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Respondent) - UK Supreme Court
(i) Is the child element of universal credit (“UC”) a family benefit under article 3(1)(j) of the Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the coor...
www.supremecourt.uk
November 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Brexit law
UK Supreme Court decides on EU citizen access to benefits, refuses to send questions to CJEU
www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
(Reposted with the correct link)
UK Supreme Court decides on EU citizen access to benefits, refuses to send questions to CJEU
www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
(Reposted with the correct link)
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This made my day today.
Line of Duty to return for seventh series, BBC confirms
Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston will all reprise their roles in the hugely popular drama.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This made my day today.
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“Dehumanising migrants is not going to solve any self-inflicted crisis the government claims we are experiencing, it will only stoke more tensions. We are no longer seeing people as humans, but as holders of wealth we can sell to pay for our own mistakes.”
Racism, not immigration, is the problem.
Racism, not immigration, is the problem.
Taking jewellery from asylum seekers is more government cruelty
We are no longer seeing people as humans, but as holders of wealth we can sell to pay for our own mistakes.
metro.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
“Dehumanising migrants is not going to solve any self-inflicted crisis the government claims we are experiencing, it will only stoke more tensions. We are no longer seeing people as humans, but as holders of wealth we can sell to pay for our own mistakes.”
Racism, not immigration, is the problem.
Racism, not immigration, is the problem.
How did this discourse, and this policy, ever come to pass in the UK in the year of our Lord 2025. Unjustified, and unjustifiable.
Watching the Mahmood announcement and debate. Tory backbencher (Karen Bradley) suggests putting refugees into debt and making them repay during the rest of their lives. Mahmood says she’ll think about it.
November 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
How did this discourse, and this policy, ever come to pass in the UK in the year of our Lord 2025. Unjustified, and unjustifiable.
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Nobody in this debate has given any voice to the UK’s obligations under the Refugee Convention or other treaties. All about cost and enforcement
November 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Nobody in this debate has given any voice to the UK’s obligations under the Refugee Convention or other treaties. All about cost and enforcement
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🚨 Event Alert! One week to go!🚨
Join us for a roundtable on how PhD researchers and ECRs adapt & thrive amid funding cuts, precarity & shifting expectations. Registration available via member mailed newsletter.
🖥️ Where – Online
🕐 When - Thursday 20 November at 12.00 GMT
Join us for a roundtable on how PhD researchers and ECRs adapt & thrive amid funding cuts, precarity & shifting expectations. Registration available via member mailed newsletter.
🖥️ Where – Online
🕐 When - Thursday 20 November at 12.00 GMT
November 13, 2025 at 11:42 AM
🚨 Event Alert! One week to go!🚨
Join us for a roundtable on how PhD researchers and ECRs adapt & thrive amid funding cuts, precarity & shifting expectations. Registration available via member mailed newsletter.
🖥️ Where – Online
🕐 When - Thursday 20 November at 12.00 GMT
Join us for a roundtable on how PhD researchers and ECRs adapt & thrive amid funding cuts, precarity & shifting expectations. Registration available via member mailed newsletter.
🖥️ Where – Online
🕐 When - Thursday 20 November at 12.00 GMT
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Don't forget to join us this Thursday for our first event this academic year! More info at: shorturl.fm/CLK4T
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
🚨 Event Alert! One week to go!🚨
Join us for a roundtable on how PhD researchers and ECRs adapt & thrive amid funding cuts, precarity & shifting expectations. Registration available via member mailed newsletter.
🖥️ Where – Online
🕐 When - Thursday 20 November at 12.00 GMT
Join us for a roundtable on how PhD researchers and ECRs adapt & thrive amid funding cuts, precarity & shifting expectations. Registration available via member mailed newsletter.
🖥️ Where – Online
🕐 When - Thursday 20 November at 12.00 GMT
November 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Don't forget to join us this Thursday for our first event this academic year! More info at: shorturl.fm/CLK4T
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
PSA ECN is holding its first event of the term this week! I am chairing! It will be exciting!
www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...
www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...
ECN Welcome Event - Resilience • Perseverance • Impact | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
https://www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-groups/group-events/ecn-welcome-event-resilience-•-perseverance-•-impact?fbclid=IwdGRleAOIcylleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5CGNhbGxzaXRlAjI1AAEelJyKXkb0bos9jFa_IljWvT907P0hHMaTp37hBO2X-e-wSap_H3zguN4tF_A_aem_4wxI2uLu7mf8YO4rjLDABA
November 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
PSA ECN is holding its first event of the term this week! I am chairing! It will be exciting!
www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...
www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...
I managed to stump the GP with my symptoms, so they prescribed me v strong antibiotics to cover a sinus infection, an ear infection, and “anything else”, in case ye are wondering how my Monday was going, friends
November 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I managed to stump the GP with my symptoms, so they prescribed me v strong antibiotics to cover a sinus infection, an ear infection, and “anything else”, in case ye are wondering how my Monday was going, friends