Human rights lawyer. Ireland’s Special Rapporteur on Child Protection. Expertise incl journalist safety; arbitrary detention; State accountability; child rights
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/
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/