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With the long, winter nights behind us, many of us seek solace in the marvellous displays of early snowdrops, which act as an early beacon for oncoming spring; their nodding, delicate heads a positive indicator of better days.

And so it was that a fundraising event, organised by St James Church in Dalby, attracted many people to Dalby House, to experience a wonderful display of snowdrops, during a glorious, early spring day.

An interesting video from "No Heart Without Language". We wish them the best in their endeavours.

This published by the Celtic League:

West Tallaght Arrests: Minor Alleges Degrading Treatment By Police

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The CPT has been asked by the Celtic League to look into the arrest of children by police in the West Tallaght area of Dublin over recent days. The arrests were in connection with anti-austerity protests in the area last November.

The issue has also been raised with the UN CRC (see earlier post)

Text of CPT letter below:

“CPT Secretariat

Council of Europe
F67075 Strasbourg Cedex
FRANCE

This published by the Celtic League:

EU Obsfucates: IMO

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The latest tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea where several hundred refugees have died fleeing war and poverty via the hazardous crossing from North Africa to Italy was predictable.

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Amal Clooney Part of ‘Hooded Men’ Legal team

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The high profile human rights lawyer Amal Clooney is to be part of a team of lawyers representing the ‘Hooded Men’ in a case before the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
The men, all arrested in 1971 in Ulster and interned without trial, were subjected to ill treatment by the British Army.

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Not a Mean Offence But Certainly a ‘Mean’ Sentence

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One of the most moving and influential books that I have read is:

AGAINST BIRCHING: Judicial Corporal Punishment in the Isle of Man*
It was written and published forty years ago and it should be compulsory reading for all those who believe in adopting a harsh regime with those who offend.

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Red Face for ‘Red Ed’ as HSBC Depositer is Named as Labour Donor

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More embarrassment for Ed Miliband (aka the scourge of the tax havens) as it is revealed a multi-millionaire who was able to draw over £2 million pound in cash from HSBC’s Swiss bank was also the donor of a similar amount to the Labour Party.

This published by the Celtic League:

HSBC Scandal Deepens: Adams Challenges Government Over ‘Golden Circle’

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A week that started of with Ed Miliband setting out to castigate offshore jurisdictions like the Isle of Man as tax havens has backfired spectacularly with both the UK Labour Party and the Conservatives embroiled in the continuing scandal of their failure to act over HSBC and the ‘Switzerland Billions’.

This published by the Celtic League:

Mann: Is Mysogyny Alive and Well?

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Are there enough women active in politics in the Isle of Man and do those who aspire to a political role face greater difficulty than male counterparts? This was the question posed on the (comparatively new) women’s magazine programme broadcast daily on Manx Radio.

This published by the Celtic League:

League Step Up Campaign Over Glasney Commemoration

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The Cornish branch is stepping up their campaign to ensure the Glasney commemoration is more relevant to the events it remembers and the people of Cornwall.

Detailed update from Mike Chappell below: