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Mann: Snooping, It’s Just So Well Regulated!

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The whole world may be under surveillance, if Edward Snowden is to be believed, but in the Isle of Man we have ‘snooping’ regulations sewn up – so that’s a relief…

Except all the local regulation Commissioners (note plural) do is confine themselves to local issues, so that’s a disappointment then!

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Margaret Perry: The Forgotten Victim of Mullaghmore

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New MPs Take Oath in Cornish

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Two newly elected Conservative MPs representing constituencies in Kernow took their Parliamentary oaths in Cornish – Kernewek.

Both Sarah Newton MP for Truro & Falmouth and Scott Mann MP for North Cornwall used Cornish as did former Liberal Democrat MPs Andrew George and Dan Rogerson before them.

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Our Opposition to the British Military Presence in Ireland is Unequivocal

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Assault Allegations at Detention Centre Where Sub Safety Whistle-Blower May Be Held

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The Celtic League has followed up earlier correspondence to the body charged with ensuring that human rights are safeguarded at detention facilities about the Military Corrective Training Centre.

The League raised the issue because of concerns that submarine safety whistle-blower, Belfast man William McNeilly, will be detained there.

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Brit Armed Forces in Crisis Over 19,000 Leave in Twelve Months

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There was a lot of guff from the media last week when the British Armed Forces launched their Reserves recruitment initiative about the ‘commitment the Isle of Man has to the armed forces’ and giving people here ‘opportunities’ – not to mention the ‘fun’.

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Exchange Over Recruitment into British Army from Irish Republic

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There has been a further exchange between the Celtic League and the Department of Defence in Ireland concerning the recruitment of young people from Ireland into the British Army (see link).

We have concluded the correspondence by reminding the Department that we will monitor the situation and highlight any cases of abuse of young recruits which come to light (see below):

“Dear Mr Lowe,

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Celtic League Caution MOD about Treatment of Sub Safety Whistle-Blower

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The Celtic League has today written to Defence Secretary Michael Fallon concerning the detention of a Royal Navy submariner who revealed a catalogue of safety shortcomings in relation to ballistic submarine safety.

The League says that Belfast man Able Seaman William McNeill should be commended for his actions and the also say that his:

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Ireland: Charles Visit – Para’s Controversies – No They Were Murders Tommy!

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There was much tact and diplomacy as RTE covered the visit of Prince Charles to Ireland yesterday.

Most diplomatic were Gerry Adams and Martin McGuiness, perhaps with an eye to a possible pivotal role in a future 26 County government they were tight-lipped about the discussion they had with the heir to the British throne, saying just enough to appear conciliatory, but not enough to alienate their supporters.

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Scottish Children Commissioner Response on Cadet Abuse Issue

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We have received a response from the Children’s Commissioner for Scotland following our query about safeguards in relation to the military cadet forces.

Celtic News readers will recall we raised further concerns about cadet forces with Children’s Commissioners in Scotland, Wales and N. Ireland following revelations that millions of pounds had been paid by the MOD to settle claims out of Court.