Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS)
@pilsni.bsky.social
Since 2009, PILS has connected human rights NGOs and lawyers to pursue cases that challenge injustice, protect human rights, and promote equality in Northern Ireland.
https://pilsni.org/
https://pilsni.org/
“…I felt people were taking us a wee bit more seriously…because we had this backing of yourselves…”
Public interest litigation or legal tools aren't a substitute for campaigning. They are a powerful complement.
🎙️Deena Nimick & Wesley McGrady talk to To Be Fair NI about their collaboration:
Public interest litigation or legal tools aren't a substitute for campaigning. They are a powerful complement.
🎙️Deena Nimick & Wesley McGrady talk to To Be Fair NI about their collaboration:
November 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
“…I felt people were taking us a wee bit more seriously…because we had this backing of yourselves…”
Public interest litigation or legal tools aren't a substitute for campaigning. They are a powerful complement.
🎙️Deena Nimick & Wesley McGrady talk to To Be Fair NI about their collaboration:
Public interest litigation or legal tools aren't a substitute for campaigning. They are a powerful complement.
🎙️Deena Nimick & Wesley McGrady talk to To Be Fair NI about their collaboration:
"First of all, in my previous life, I was a linguist before I became a barrister."
In the first episode of #TBFNI, barrister Iryna Kennedy reflects on how her background in linguistics shaped her pro bono collaboration w/ @cnagaeilge.bsky.social @cajni.bsky.social
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uupq3-...
In the first episode of #TBFNI, barrister Iryna Kennedy reflects on how her background in linguistics shaped her pro bono collaboration w/ @cnagaeilge.bsky.social @cajni.bsky.social
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uupq3-...
November 18, 2025 at 10:29 AM
"First of all, in my previous life, I was a linguist before I became a barrister."
In the first episode of #TBFNI, barrister Iryna Kennedy reflects on how her background in linguistics shaped her pro bono collaboration w/ @cnagaeilge.bsky.social @cajni.bsky.social
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uupq3-...
In the first episode of #TBFNI, barrister Iryna Kennedy reflects on how her background in linguistics shaped her pro bono collaboration w/ @cnagaeilge.bsky.social @cajni.bsky.social
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uupq3-...
🆕Podcast Alert🆕
To Be Fair NI returns for Series 2 on Thurs 13 Nov 2025.
Join us for special #WeDoProBono interviews, reuniting incredible activists and Pro Bono Register lawyers.
Justice is a team sport. @cajni.bsky.social @cnagaeilge.bsky.social @probonoweekuk.bsky.social #CILNI #BarofNI
To Be Fair NI returns for Series 2 on Thurs 13 Nov 2025.
Join us for special #WeDoProBono interviews, reuniting incredible activists and Pro Bono Register lawyers.
Justice is a team sport. @cajni.bsky.social @cnagaeilge.bsky.social @probonoweekuk.bsky.social #CILNI #BarofNI
November 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🆕Podcast Alert🆕
To Be Fair NI returns for Series 2 on Thurs 13 Nov 2025.
Join us for special #WeDoProBono interviews, reuniting incredible activists and Pro Bono Register lawyers.
Justice is a team sport. @cajni.bsky.social @cnagaeilge.bsky.social @probonoweekuk.bsky.social #CILNI #BarofNI
To Be Fair NI returns for Series 2 on Thurs 13 Nov 2025.
Join us for special #WeDoProBono interviews, reuniting incredible activists and Pro Bono Register lawyers.
Justice is a team sport. @cajni.bsky.social @cnagaeilge.bsky.social @probonoweekuk.bsky.social #CILNI #BarofNI
🍂Our first Autumn Social brought together communities, human rights activists and legal professionals to celebrate the power of public interest litigation.🍂
A huge thanks to @john-wadham.bsky.social, Belfast Exposed, Yallaa, musicians Maureen Walker & Brendan Kerr and photographer Alisa Lymanska.
A huge thanks to @john-wadham.bsky.social, Belfast Exposed, Yallaa, musicians Maureen Walker & Brendan Kerr and photographer Alisa Lymanska.
October 27, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🍂Our first Autumn Social brought together communities, human rights activists and legal professionals to celebrate the power of public interest litigation.🍂
A huge thanks to @john-wadham.bsky.social, Belfast Exposed, Yallaa, musicians Maureen Walker & Brendan Kerr and photographer Alisa Lymanska.
A huge thanks to @john-wadham.bsky.social, Belfast Exposed, Yallaa, musicians Maureen Walker & Brendan Kerr and photographer Alisa Lymanska.
🆕 Community power in action!🆕
All seven of the mineral prospecting licences granted by the Department for Economy earlier this year have now been *relinquished*.
@pilsni.bsky.social are proud to support #SaveOurSperrins, backed by pro bono barrister Leona Askin.
#WeDoProBono
All seven of the mineral prospecting licences granted by the Department for Economy earlier this year have now been *relinquished*.
@pilsni.bsky.social are proud to support #SaveOurSperrins, backed by pro bono barrister Leona Askin.
#WeDoProBono
October 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🆕 Community power in action!🆕
All seven of the mineral prospecting licences granted by the Department for Economy earlier this year have now been *relinquished*.
@pilsni.bsky.social are proud to support #SaveOurSperrins, backed by pro bono barrister Leona Askin.
#WeDoProBono
All seven of the mineral prospecting licences granted by the Department for Economy earlier this year have now been *relinquished*.
@pilsni.bsky.social are proud to support #SaveOurSperrins, backed by pro bono barrister Leona Askin.
#WeDoProBono
FYI: today = UK #HRA Human Rights Act's 25th birthday.
In this milestone month, PILS invite you to a celebration of #HumanRights & the people who defend them.
Autumn Social - 16 Oct - 17.30 @ Belfast Exposed
✨ Special guest: @JohnWadham
✨ Live music, exhibitions & good food
In this milestone month, PILS invite you to a celebration of #HumanRights & the people who defend them.
Autumn Social - 16 Oct - 17.30 @ Belfast Exposed
✨ Special guest: @JohnWadham
✨ Live music, exhibitions & good food
October 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
FYI: today = UK #HRA Human Rights Act's 25th birthday.
In this milestone month, PILS invite you to a celebration of #HumanRights & the people who defend them.
Autumn Social - 16 Oct - 17.30 @ Belfast Exposed
✨ Special guest: @JohnWadham
✨ Live music, exhibitions & good food
In this milestone month, PILS invite you to a celebration of #HumanRights & the people who defend them.
Autumn Social - 16 Oct - 17.30 @ Belfast Exposed
✨ Special guest: @JohnWadham
✨ Live music, exhibitions & good food
When the expertise of human rights activists combines w/ legal knowledge to make life better in Northern Ireland, the feeling is electric!
⚡️Join us to celebrate these #PublicInterest defenders.⚡️
Thurs 16 Oct - 17.30 - @BelfastExposed
RSVP: pilsni.org/events/pils-autumn-social-2025/
⚡️Join us to celebrate these #PublicInterest defenders.⚡️
Thurs 16 Oct - 17.30 - @BelfastExposed
RSVP: pilsni.org/events/pils-autumn-social-2025/
September 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
When the expertise of human rights activists combines w/ legal knowledge to make life better in Northern Ireland, the feeling is electric!
⚡️Join us to celebrate these #PublicInterest defenders.⚡️
Thurs 16 Oct - 17.30 - @BelfastExposed
RSVP: pilsni.org/events/pils-autumn-social-2025/
⚡️Join us to celebrate these #PublicInterest defenders.⚡️
Thurs 16 Oct - 17.30 - @BelfastExposed
RSVP: pilsni.org/events/pils-autumn-social-2025/
Join changemakers, activists, and lawyers at PILS' Autumn Social 2025!
🗓️Thurs 16 Oct 2025 @ 17.30
📍Belfast Exposed
🗣️Special guest speaker: @john-wadham.bsky.social
Registration is open NOW. pilsni.org/events/pils-autumn-social-2025/
#PublicInterestLitigation #HumanRights #PILSAutumnSocial
🗓️Thurs 16 Oct 2025 @ 17.30
📍Belfast Exposed
🗣️Special guest speaker: @john-wadham.bsky.social
Registration is open NOW. pilsni.org/events/pils-autumn-social-2025/
#PublicInterestLitigation #HumanRights #PILSAutumnSocial
September 4, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Join changemakers, activists, and lawyers at PILS' Autumn Social 2025!
🗓️Thurs 16 Oct 2025 @ 17.30
📍Belfast Exposed
🗣️Special guest speaker: @john-wadham.bsky.social
Registration is open NOW. pilsni.org/events/pils-autumn-social-2025/
#PublicInterestLitigation #HumanRights #PILSAutumnSocial
🗓️Thurs 16 Oct 2025 @ 17.30
📍Belfast Exposed
🗣️Special guest speaker: @john-wadham.bsky.social
Registration is open NOW. pilsni.org/events/pils-autumn-social-2025/
#PublicInterestLitigation #HumanRights #PILSAutumnSocial
📣Tell us what your organisation needs 📣
Our short survey (under 5 minutes!) asks PILS members about your #training priorities. Whether you’re a long-time PILS member or new to our network, we’d love to hear from you.
Take the survey: forms.office.com/e/TDWJQyn1Zd
Our short survey (under 5 minutes!) asks PILS members about your #training priorities. Whether you’re a long-time PILS member or new to our network, we’d love to hear from you.
Take the survey: forms.office.com/e/TDWJQyn1Zd
August 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
📣Tell us what your organisation needs 📣
Our short survey (under 5 minutes!) asks PILS members about your #training priorities. Whether you’re a long-time PILS member or new to our network, we’d love to hear from you.
Take the survey: forms.office.com/e/TDWJQyn1Zd
Our short survey (under 5 minutes!) asks PILS members about your #training priorities. Whether you’re a long-time PILS member or new to our network, we’d love to hear from you.
Take the survey: forms.office.com/e/TDWJQyn1Zd