New report: Juries in defamation cases in Ireland
The removal of juries in High Court defamation actions is one of many proposed reforms put forward by the Irish government in the draft scheme of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill...
If X is so hateful, why are we still on it?
Should I stay or should I go… If I go there will be trouble – but if I stay it will be double. I never thought I’d start a blog...
Argentina’s Milei ushers in atrocity denialism, trolling and attacks on the media
After far-right economist Javier Milei won Argentina’s presidency on Sunday night, it didn’t take him long to set his sights on the media. “Public television has become a propaganda mechanism,”...
Qatar fails to deliver on World Cup promises
“It’s an opportunity to maybe shine a light on the issues and use our platforms to make change for the better.” These were the words of England midfielder Jordan Henderson...
Life and death in Iran’s prisons
Narges Mohammadi is locked in a vicious circle. The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner has been held in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison since September 2022 and the Iranian authorities seem...
Message to Cameron: No more fish and chips with Xi please
Over seven years after he left office, former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, now Lord Cameron, has returned to frontline British politics after being appointed Foreign Secretary by current Prime...