Statement from the Council of The Bar of Ireland: The fundamental importance of an independent referral Bar
It is the duty of barristers to be independent and free from any influence, especially such as may arise from their personal interests or external pressure, in the discharge of their professional duties as barristers.
Barristers cannot discriminate in favour of or against any person availing, or seeking to avail, of the services of the barrister on the grounds of race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, language, politics, religion, nationality, national or social origin, national minority, birth or other status.
It is also the duty of barristers to accept instructions in any case in their area of practice. As a result, barristers should not be identified with their clients or their clients’ causes or suffer adverse consequences as a result of being so identified. This fundamental principle arises from the Code of Conduct of The Bar of Ireland and is recognised in the United Nations Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers and in the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer.
The duty of barristers to accept instructions, sometimes referred to as the “cab-rank rule”, ensures that everyone is entitled to access to justice and is central to trust in the Irish legal system and the rule of law.
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A message from Liam Óg:
"A massive thank you to my legal team.
Darragh, Jude, blinne, Brenda, Gareth and to all at Phoenix law.
A special thanks also to my interpreter Susan.
This entire process was never about me, never about any threat to the public and never about "terrorism", a word used by your government to discredit people you oppress.
It was always about Gaza.
About what happens if you dare to speak up.
As people from Ireland we know oppression, colonialism, famine and genocide.
We have suffered and still suffer under "your empire".
Your attempts to silence us have failed, because we are right, and you are wrong.
We will not be silent.
We said we would fight you in your court and we would win.
We have.
If anyone on this planet is guilty of terrorism, it is the British state.
Free Palestine!
Tiocfaidh ár lá."
Mo Chara acquitted of all charges.
The prosecution case was instituted unlawfully. The case ends today.
Victory to Mo Chara. Victory to Kneecap. Victory to the freedom of expression.
@KNEECAPCEOL@PhoenixLawHR
It is disgraceful that the Department of Justice has today doubled-down on its decision to stop 33 children travelling to Ireland with GAA Palestine to play hurling for 2 weeks.
This is the trip of a lifetime for these children and would provide them with relief from the awful trauma, onslaught and oppression they experience every day. GAA clubs across the country are ready to welcome the children, families ready to host them.
This decision should be changed. The Taoiseach and the Tánaiste have the power to sort this out. Let the children play!
"It's unacceptable that this kind of bureaucratic wrangling is delaying the evacuation of children."
Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire speaks with @sarahamcinerney about medical evacuation delays for children in Gaza over visa issues.
@rtenews | #rtept
Shameful decision by Government to deny visas to children travelling to Ireland with @GAA_Palestine.
I’ve appealed the Taoiseach to intervene and reverse this decision and allow them to come to Ireland without delay
Saoirse don Phailistín 🇵🇸
This week it emerged children from #Gaza who need life-saving treatment, young #GAA players, and #Palestinian dancers from @Lajeecenter have all been denied visas to #Ireland.
While @davidmdraima will headline @3ArenaDublin in October.
Our ruling class are profoundly sick.
We have received almost 10,000 signatures but we are no closer to getting the visas approved.
We have multiple plans but at the end of the day, we want what's RIGHT.
No let up.
Keep the pressure on.
Keep taking action.
Please share.
#freegaapalestine
https://t.co/vDvweHjRcS
We are deeply disappointed and shocked by the recent decision of the Irish Immigration Service to refuse visas to 47 Palestinian youths and coaches from the West Bank who were scheduled to participate in a cultural and sporting tour of Ireland this month 1/4
#FreeGAAPalestine