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Human rights lawyer. Journalist safety; arbitrary detention; child rights. 🇮🇪 Special Rapporteur on Child Protection & @_IHREC Commissioner. Writer.
Jan 18 8 tweets 2 min read
At the launch of ‘Freedom of Speech in International Law’ by Amal Clooney & Lord Neuberger, chaired by @HelenaKennedyKC.

Joining them on the panel in London are @Dariomilo, Prof Philippa Webb & Alice Gordoll.

A timely book, at a key time for freedom of expression worldwide. 1/ Image The book combines granular detail on the international standards protecting freedom of expression, analysis of threats in four key areas of law, &, importantly, recommendations for change. 2/
Apr 30, 2023 5 tweets 3 min read
For a year+ we’ve been targeted for our work on Jimmy Lai’s case. Attacks in State-affiliated media; threatening formal statements by Hong Kong authorities; surveillance; a systematic email impersonation campaign; hacking attempts; rape/death threats. @MarkLTighe reports on it.1/ Jimmy Lai has been targeted for years to attempt to silence him & stop his work.

Now his son Sebastian has been accused of potentially committing crimes by speaking out about his father

& the international legal team is intimidated in an attempt to bring a halt to our work. 2/