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Socialist Lawyers Association of Ireland @soclawireland.bsky.social · 7d

Our statement of solidarity with Fahad Ansari in the face of persecution by the British State.

Socialist Lawyers Association of Ireland @soclawireland.bsky.social · 25d

SLAI is backing Catherine Connolly for the Áras. Vote #ConnollyForPresident!

Socialist Lawyers Association of Ireland @soclawireland.bsky.social · Sep 26

Our statement on the findings of the McCullough Review and expressing solidarity with our affected colleagues ✊🏻

SLAI CONDEMNS INTRUSIVE SURVEILLANCE OF LAWYERS BY POLICE

On 24 September 2025, Angus McCullough KC’s review (the McCullough review) of covert measures used by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) against journalists, lawyers and others with ‘special status’ was released. This review was designed to allay concerns raised last year as a result of disclosures made in hearings before the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in the UK, to the effect that the PSNI may have engaged in unlawful surveillance of journalists and lawyers in the North of Ireland.
The findings of the McCullough review in fact compound these concerns. The report reveals the poor understanding of legal privilege by officers seeking surveillance authorisation, with the result that privileged material would be regularly obtained through these covert measures. It reveals that solicitors were subject to covert measures dozens of times in a period spanning 14 years. But it does not end here. Shockingly, the PSNI directed surveillance at a courthouse – twice. The propensity to pick up privileged matters is heightened by the potential for collateral surveillance of multiple lawyers in their place of work.
The Socialist Lawyers’ Association of Ireland utterly condemns these reprehensible actions on the part of the PSNI. The North of Ireland has a dark history of state-enabled violence endangering the lives of those who act fearlessly and impartially in their clients’ best interests. Placing lawyers under intrusive surveillance does nothing to remedy this history.
Though we note that the recommendations of the McCullough review are designed to ensure better compliance with the legal framework underpinning covert measures, the legal framework itself is breathtaking in its sweep and reach. No one is made safer in the face of state interference with the fundamental building blocks of justice and the rule of law. Lawyers in the North of Ireland must be able to advise and act for their clients entirely fre…

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Sarah Kay (she/her) @k-interarma.bsky.social · Sep 12

We @soclawireland.bsky.social issues a statement of solidarity with members of Al-Haq and members of the Palestinian delegation to the UN in response to the US sanctions issued against them for their collaboration with the ICC investigation

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Socialist Lawyers Association of Ireland @soclawireland.bsky.social · Jul 15

SLAI’s statement in solidarity with Franck Magennis and the Palestinian People.

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Socialist Lawyers Association of Ireland @soclawireland.bsky.social · Jul 4

See you tomorrow at the CATU demonstration comrades ✊🏻 See our quick explainer of tenant rights below 👇🏻

A fact sheet on knowing your rights as a tenant. It includes landlord duties, notice periods, what to do if you're illegally evicted, the rules landlords must follow and how to challenge your eviction. It also includes statutory provisions, and the SLAI email address

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Socialist Lawyers Association of Ireland @soclawireland.bsky.social · Jun 10

Statement on the events in Ballymena

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Wendy Lyon @wendylyon.bsky.social · May 23

Joint Statement on the Arrest and Detention of Lawyer Ruken Gülağacı

Signed by @soclawireland.bsky.social amongst others

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Joint Statement on the Arrest and Detention of Lawyer Ruken Gülağacı – 21 May 2025 – EJDM

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Socialist Lawyers Association of Ireland @soclawireland.bsky.social · Apr 30

We're always on the look out for new members! If you're a law professional, legal academic or law student and work/study on the island of Ireland and want to make a difference; consider joining us! ✊🏻

Socialist Lawyers Association of Ireland @soclawireland.bsky.social · Apr 28

Our statement on Saturdays counter action in Dublin, and planned next steps ✊🏻

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Socialist Lawyers Association of Ireland @soclawireland.bsky.social · Apr 26

At today's action by United Against Racism opposing far right rhetoric. Forever in solidarity ✊🏻

A group of us standing with the Lawyers Against Racism banner

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End Deportations Belfast @enddbelfast.bsky.social · Apr 20

From us on Irish 'land border' enforcement and financial compensation packages in lieu of guaranteed rights and inclusion a century on being the easy option.

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100 years on from the Boundary Commission: A ‘shared island’ or a financial package in lieu of rights and guarantees?

Provision for the Boundary Commission was an element contained in the Anglo-Irish Agreement (1921) as a means of finalising the border on this island. Sinn Féin anticipated Northern Ireland ceding …

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Socialist Lawyers Association of Ireland @soclawireland.bsky.social · Apr 18

And our statement of solidarity with Franck Magennis, Fahad Ansari and Daniel Grütters

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Socialist Lawyers Association of Ireland @soclawireland.bsky.social · Apr 18

You'll have to bear with us while we get up and running but in the meantime, read our statement on the UK Supreme Court decision. Trans rights forever 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻

Our statement on the UK Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland v. The Scottish Ministers

Socialist Lawyers Association of Ireland @soclawireland.bsky.social · Apr 18

*taps mic* is this thing on? We're officially over on Blue sky!

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