Emily Williams

@emilywilliams19.bsky.social

Policing and Justice Policy Officer at ICCL. Canadian currently in Dublin.

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“The US government would never interfere in foreign country” is a statement that will come as a surprise to the people of Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Haiti, Cuba, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Greece, Albania, Syria, Egypt, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Iran, Iraq, Laos….

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Would you like to be a Legal Observer?

Our next training is on Thurs 15 Oct in Galway, 6pm-9pm.

We'll cover everything you need to know including the role, responsibilities and the relevant criminal law on the right to protest and public order.

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Image featuring text: "Become a Legal Observer Training session in Galway City Thursday 15 October, 6pm-9pm For more info, see iccl.ie"Image featuring text: "What is a legal observer? Legal observers are trained to monitor, document and film the policing of protests to ensure that gardaí are operating within the law. Legal observers are independent and do not take part in the protest. They focus on the rights of those involved, rather than the issue that is being protested. They’re also recognised human rights defenders by the United Nations, meaning there is an obligation to permit legal observers to fulfil their role unhindered under international law."Image featuring text: "Who can be a legal observer? Anyone who is interested in becoming a legal observer, attends one of our trainings, and upholds the terms of participation joins the Irish Network of Legal Observers. The training takes place in-person and is about three hours long. Participants learn about the role, their responsibilities and the relevant criminal law concerning the right to protest and public order. The Irish Network of Legal Observers does not support groups that infringe on or undermine the rights of others."Image featuring text: "Interested? To sign up for our next training in Galway on Thursday 15 October, contact Emily Williams on: emily.williams@iccl.ie. If you’re interested in becoming a legal observer, but can’t attend our next training, don’t worry. We hold regular trainings around the country and advertise them on our website and social media channels. To learn more about the Irish Network of Legal Observers (an initiative led by ICCL and Dr Illan rua Wall of the Irish Centre for Human Rights, University of Galway), visit iccl.ie."
@suzannerent.bsky.socialReposted by @emilywilliams19.bsky.social

It's funny to me that people go to Europe on vacation and navigate those cities on foot, transit, bike, or train. Yet, some of those same people will say those modes of transportation can't be done in Halifax. I mean, the downtown core of Halifax was built by settlers from Europe!

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The CCLA is deeply concerned by the Nova Scotia government’s recent changes to social assistance regulations that exclude people living in encampments from receiving enhanced social assistance and disability supplement benefits.

Read our press release here:
ccla.org/press-releas...

@theserfstv.bsky.socialReposted by @emilywilliams19.bsky.social

Seniors are being arrested protesting Mark Carney's complete capitulation to the oil and gas industry. They're wearing pictures of their grandchildren

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I can’t imagine being E.M. and watching a Canadian sign him. This country hates women so much they want to make sure we understand it, daily. This is a slap in the face to survivors everywhere. Shame on your Edmonton Oilers #NHL

@thejournal.ieReposted by @emilywilliams19.bsky.social

An Irish human rights group has contacted Dublin City Council to ask why it refused permission for posters advertising an anti-Trump protest to be erected in the capital.

US President Donald Trump is due to arrive in Ireland on Saturday for a two-day visit.
jrnl.ie/7157591

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The town's humanitarian response to over 10,000 passengers stranded in Gander represents core Newfoundland values - hospitality, respect, and kindness. Values need to see more in shaping responses to social issues today.