Once Malta’s most powerful prime minister since Independence — and now its first politician to face criminal charges.

A season for everything, my mother’s favourite text says. timesofmalta.com/article/6-vita…

A privilege to be in House of Lords today, in advance of #WPFD2024 . We are discussing the dismantling of media freedoms in #HongKong , the NSL & Article 23, & what more the UK Govt & Opposition must do to secure the freedom of #JimmyLai .

#FreeJimmyLai
#JournalismIsNotACrime

Gorgeous afternoon spent in The Ark Dublin at the launch of their #thearkstrategylaunch Fantastic to listen to everyone who spoke especially all their present and past youth council members. The highlight was Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC galvanising speech. Well done to all involved 💙

“Everything about this place is extremely important for children’s rights,” Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC

Delighted to attend #TheArkStrategyLaunch this afternoon - made all the more inspiring through the amazing contributions and direction of The Children’s Council past and present 👏

Heart full reading this. Thinking of Margaret Keane & her wonderful family. What a legacy to a woman whose Irishness was so important to her.

Message To Margaret - Inár gcroí go deo Caroline Brogan The Irish Post 🇮🇪

🙏 Catherine West MP for raising #JimmyLai w Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP.

He is a British citizen in prison for exercising rights protected under int’l law. He should not be a footnote or sidebar in 🇬🇧🇨🇳 discussions.

David Cameron has called for his release. What is UK’s plan to now ensure this?

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A pleasure to join UK-Hong Kong Symposium to discuss political prisoners in #HongKong , #Lawfare & #JimmyLai ’s emblematic case.

The NSL, Article 23, sedition, fraud, National Anthem Ordinance, laws targeting peaceful assembly: any & every legal tool now used against dissent & criticism.

A privilege to be there for Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC’s speech and this photograph, where we say with one united, clear voice:

#FreeJimmyLai

It was a privilege to speak at the Children's Health Ireland conference. Thanks for inviting me. A thought-provoking day, surrounded by professionals working with children and young people who have experienced abuse and exploitation. Much to think about - and much to do.

This is a v good summary of how Martha’s Rule should work for hospital patients who think they’re in trouble & not being listened to…

M - what’s the Matter?
A - Ask for help
R - receive a Response
T - I Think I’m getting worse
H - I’m not being Heard
A - Act, call this number

So delighted to see Paul Caruana Galizia’s brilliant writing recognised by Overseas Press Club #OPCAwards85 . 👏

Paul’s book is beautiful, shocking & vital. Please read it.

You can also take 16 minutes to hear an introduction in his interview with Miriam O'Callaghan, here rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…