Another attack in north Belfast The news that another man has been attacked in the Brompton Park area of the city is news that we should not be reading about. Not because it should go unreported, but because it ought not to be happening… read rest of story at Michael Campbell. Continue reading blogged elsewhere: another attack – when will the scum stop?
In recent months, some republican prisoners being transferred to court from gaol in Northern Ireland have been complaining about the way in which they have been searched on leaving and reentering HMP Maghaberry. Whilst this is perhaps not the best way of searching them, and I understand that a new method of searching is being introduced, they should be glad that in Northern Ireland we do not act like the prison guards in Singapore. In Singapore it seems that they put you in these orange overalls and they handcuff you at the back, they cuff your ankles, and then they … Continue reading Prisoners have human rights too
Man shot in legs in north Belfast The news that a man has been shot in the legs in Ardoyne, in north Belfast in what police say is a ‘paramilitary style’ shooting is shocking. The man said to be in his late 20s has been treated for gunshot wounds in hospital. I totally condemn the actions of the three masked men who entered the house in Brompton Park and shot him. The whole of our society needs to stand up to the thugs and scum who continue these attacks. Anyone with any information that will lead to the arrest and … Continue reading Paramilitary style shooting in Ardoyne: help the police find those responsible
I have just found an article about an appalling situation concerning use of copyright material. As one who has had a photograph taken by me used without permission by RTÉ – the state broadcaster in the Irish Republic, as well as seeing some of my other photos passed off as someone else’s work – particularly in work, this is something somewhat close to my heart. When I contacted RTÉ and asked where they got the image from – I was told that it was from the website of my employer, David Ford MLA, and therefore it was public domain – … Continue reading issues with copyright © law and practice
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