Matthew McCallion

@matthewmccallion.bsky.social

Derry man. #Autistic. PhD student, School of Law, Queen's University Belfast. Focusing on #CriminalLaw, #Autism, and #Neurodiversity. Former Barrister. Reposts/Likes ≠ endorsement/legal advice🌹

Once again, on the Belfast–Derry/L'derry train, announced as heading to Derry/L'derry, all of a sudden announced mid-journey that's they've changed their mind and it's now heading to Portrush. Being told by staff that they "think" there might be a bus at Coleraine. 1/2

The Stormont assembly has passed an SDLP motion (50 MLAs to 31) criticising DUP ministers for their boycott of meetings of the North South Ministerial Council in 2021 over post-Brexit trade checks under the NI Protocol.

I’m thrilled to reveal the cover for my new novel, The One You Least Suspect. Out 8th May, 2025. A gripping, heart-wrenching thriller that explores the fine line between right and wrong, justice and revenge, and how you choose your side when everyone is guilty.

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A very important point. The Continuity Bill and UNCRC decisions of the UKSC mark low points in the UKSC's devolution jurisprudence. Interestingly, the Northern Ireland Act 1998 has a provision in it, which might serve as a template for a solution. A 🧵

Colin Murray@colinmurray.bsky.social · 2y ago

Iain Jamieson on fixing the mess, for devolved competences, left over after the UKSC judgment in the UNCRC Bill Reference case. Worth noting that the a legislative fix for this would have to encompass NI and Wales too ... ukconstitutionallaw.org/2024/11/11/i...