The far-right have called a rally in Coleraine this weekend, this is the peaceful counter. 'The Causeway Trade Union Council is organising a peaceful counter-demo to show that the north coast stands for peace, solidarity, and inclusion. Where: Coleraine Town Hall When: 2PM, Saturday 4th April

The far-right have called a rally in Coleraine this weekend, this is the peaceful counter.

'The Causeway Trade Union Council is organising a peaceful counter-demo to show that the north coast stands for peace, solidarity, and inclusion.

Where: Coleraine Town Hall

When: 2PM, Saturday 4th April'

All officers cited by Ombudsman in second Katie Simpson investigation have retired All the PSNI officers being investigated over the handling of cases linked to Jonathan Creswell have retired, it can be revealed.

All PSNI officers cited by Police Ombudsman in second Katie Simpson investigation have retired - @belfasttelegraph.co.uk

The practice of police officers retiring or resigning to avoid possible dismissal was outlawed in England and Wales in 2015. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

Patrick Corrigan Photo: Kevin Cooper NUJ / photoline

NASUWT NI conference Photo: Kevin Cooper NUJ / photoline

As part of its genocidal campaign in Gaza, Israel has so far killed 20,000 Palestinian children and damaged or destroyed 85%+ of schools. UN experts have called it ‘scholasticide’.

Thank you to teachers’ union NASUWT NI for the opportunity for Amnesty to speak at their annual conference today.

Link to report:

Abuse of Position for Sexual Purposes by PSNI Officers -Analysis and Emerging Findings www.policeombudsman.org/news/police-...

Report: Abuse of Position for Sexual Purposes by PSNI Officers -Analysis and Emerging Findings

New Police Ombudsman report makes for shocking reading.

A 14-year-old girl was among the 36 victims of predatory behaviour by male PSNI officers - many identified as 'sharks' - accused of abuse of position for sexual purposes.

More accountability is needed - including dismissals and prosecutions.

‘I was treated as a suspect rather than a journalist’: PSNI and MI5 surveillance of reporter Vincent Kearney to be revealed in legal case Investigatory Powers Tribunal to begin today

“We expect this case to reveal more about the true scale of surveillance of journalists by police & MI5 in Northern Ireland.

“We need full transparency, genuine legal accountability, and a decisive end to unlawful spying on the media.”
- Patrick Corrigan www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

Northern Ireland: Amnesty writes to PSNI Chief following Palestine Action arrest We uncover truth and hold the powerful to account. Take action, donate and join the Amnesty movement to protect human rights.

In August 2025, Amnesty International wrote to the PSNI Chief Constable and the Director of Public Prosecutions NI warning them that arrests breached obligations under human rights law to protect the right to peaceful protest. www.amnesty.org.uk/latest/north...

High court rules ban on Palestine Action is unlawful – live Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge; home secretary ‘disappointed’ by ruling and says government will appeal

BREAKING: Ban on Palestine Action unlawful

A great result for freedom of expression in the UK.

The arrest of peaceful protesters against Israel’s genocide in Gaza has been outrageous.

Pending prosecutions in Northern Ireland should now be dropped. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...

An Óraid: The Story Behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Dream Award-winning journalist Gary Younge brings to life the fascinating chronicle behind MartinLuther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

An Óraid: The Story Behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Dream -
Gary Younge

7pm, Thurs 5 Feb - Coláiste Feirste, Belfast

Details: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-oraid-t...

Donald Trump’s very own Black and Tans are out of control

My platform piece in today's @irishnews.com

Link: www.irishnews.com/news/world/d...

Almost 50 children referred to social services following NI race riots Almost 50 children have been referred to social services by the PSNI after race riots in Northern Ireland over the last two years.

Almost 50 children referred to social services following NI race riots @ismiseliam.bsky.social

Child criminal exploitation by racist thugs. To force other children from their homes through violence.

The self-styled 'defenders of women and children'. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

JOB ALERT!

If you want to strengthen human rights protections in Northern Ireland, come work with us (I'm on the Board) at the Human Rights Consortium in a new role of Human Rights Advocacy and Research Officer.

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Iran: Deaths and injuries increase during renewed protest repression – Amnesty and Human Rights Watch findings Hundreds of protesters arbitrarily arrested, including children as young as 14, during protest dispersals and nightly raids on homes

Thanks to Frank Mitchell for having me on U105 to discuss the deadly crackdown on protesters in Iran, accompanied by a cynical shutdown of the internet.

With a rising death toll, we need urgent global diplomatic action to defend the rights of ordinary Iranians. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...

Ballymena riots six months on: fear, formidable obstacles and official silence After attacks on immigrants’ homes, groups patrol the streets to intimidate potential victims, who try to keep a low profile

Ballymena riots six months on: fear, formidable obstacles and official silence

Amnesty International called 2025 a “shameful year” for NI:

“Too many politicians have echoed anti-migrant misinformation, rather than stand with the victims of hate crimes.”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Clerical abuse is not historical.

Recent revelations show safeguarding failures are still happening in Northern Ireland today. Children remain at risk.

We are calling on FMdFM to act on recommendations in a report they commissioned: a public inquiry and safeguarding measures.

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It’s time to show Israel the red card. 🟥

The Israel FA is in breach of FIFA statutes and international law as it allows clubs based in the Occupied Palestinian Territory to play in its leagues.

We're calling on the Irish FA to support the call to suspend Israel FA from UEFA and FIFA competitions.

Image: clip from Guardian newspaper, Sep 13 2025

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.

NI Education: Over 50 children unaccounted for in the school system The Education Authority is trying to trace the pupils as it is not clear what school they now go to.

24 children have been missing from Harryville Primary School in Ballymena since the start of the term - Education Authority

Another 'triumph' for the "defending women and children" mob after burning migrant families out of their homes. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Newry: Men who claimed abuse by paedophile priest awarded £1.2m The settlements were reached over historic physical and serious sexual assaults inflicted by the late Fr Malachy Finegan.

Very welcome news for these abuse survivors.

But out-of-court settlements are no substitute for the 'sunlight as disinfectant' of a public inquiry that NI clerical abuse victims have demanded.

'Five men to receive £1.2m in damages in priest sex abuse case' - BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Judge Howard Morrison enters a courtroom at the International Criminal Court – © ICC-CPI

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-...

Sunday World article: summary -- The Sunday World’s Hugh Jordan was informed this week that he was one of eight reporters who had been spied on by the PSNI. Today the veteran reporter says the authorities should always remember that journalism isn’t a crime.

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.

Sunday World article: summary -- The Sunday World’s Hugh Jordan was informed this week that he was one of eight reporters who had been spied on by the PSNI. Today the veteran reporter says the authorities should always remember that journalism isn’t a crime.

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.

Judge Howard Morrison enters a courtroom at the International Criminal Court – © ICC-CPI

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-...

Sunday World journalist Martin O’Hagan was shot dead by paramilitaries in Northern Ireland on this day in 2001.

No one has ever been held accountable.

We demand the Police Ombudsman’s report is published — and a fresh investigation into his murder. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...

Thanks Paul. We will keep pushing.

Amnesty International has written to Northern Ireland Secretary of State Hilary Benn to request a public inquiry into unlawful state surveillance in Northern Ireland.

Amnesty's @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social spoke to Paul Clark at UTV News to explain why. #PressFreedom

McCullough Review: Arrangements for publication of the Review report on Wednesday 24 September 2025

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...

Screenshot of BBC report: Trump visit will be out of sight of public. Photo caption: Security fences have been set up in front of Windsor Castle There have been protesters in Windsor with anti-Trump placards while US flags are hung along the high street in welcome. But the visiting president won’t see either opponents or supporters, because the visit is going to take place entirely away from the public.

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.

Text: IN THE INVESTIGATORY POWERS TRIBUNAL At 10:30am BETWEEN (1) MR VINCENT KEARNEY (2) BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION CLAIMANTS and THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THE POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND and OTHERS RESPONDENT And MR CHRISTOPHER DAVID SAMUEL MOORE CLAIMANTS and THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THE POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND and OTHERS RESPONDENT

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