Public Interest Litigation Support
@PILSni
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We break down legal, financial and knowledge barriers to help NGOs and solicitors in Northern Ireland build life-changing public Interest litigation.
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Joined June 2011
BREAKING: @CAJNi have successfully challenged the NI Executive's failure to adopt an #AntiPoverty strategy! . This morning, the High Court held that the Executive Cmte was in breach of its statutory commitment. More details to follow. #PublicInterestLitigation
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The @PILSni team will be back online on Wednesday 16 July 2025. If you have questions about #PublicInterestLitigation in the meantime, here are some resources that we hope you find helpful:. 1⃣2⃣3⃣
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RT @LawCentreNI: ‼️We're hiring for a Communications and Impact Officer ‼️. Applications close on Monday 28th July 2025 at 12 noon ⏰. Pleas….
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2022: "Nonetheless, the fact that the duty has been unfulfilled for such a lengthy period, resulting in two High Court declarations to that effect, will be a powerful consideration tending towards the need for expedition." [2022] NIQB 56 at para. 50. 📰
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2017: "In the court’s view it cannot have been the intention of Parliament that after nearly 10 years from the coming into force of the Act in 2007 this obligation would remain unfulfilled." [2017] NIQB 27 at para. 18. 📰
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ICYMI: @CnaG applied to have the NI Executive's failure to adopt an Irish Language Strategy judicially reviewed. @ptierney89: "to have to return to the courts for a 3rd time is simply unacceptable". Here's a reminder of what the High Court has previously said about the issue:.
“Tá sé scannalach ar fad go bhfuil muid ag dul ar ais chun na hArd-Chúirte den tríú huair. níl aon rud feicthe againn a deir linn go bhfuil forbairt na Straitéise seo mar thosaíocht reatha ag an Aire Pobal, atá freagrach as an straitéis a ullmhú ar son an Fheidhmeannais".
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🍃Did you know that @CLMirl established Ireland’s first Centre for Environmental Justice in 2021?. They're hiring a (p/t) Legal Officer to support the #EnvironmentalJustice legal team to provide legal advice & representation to clients. Deadline: 17 July 2025⤵️ #jobfairy.
Community Law & Mediation's Centre for Environmental Justice is recruiting a legal officer. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work in the area of environmental justice. To apply, or find full details of the role, please visit:.
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The PILS staff & board are delighted to welcome Hannah Al-Qaryooti to the team as our new Legal Support Manager. An activist & advisor, Hannah has already been representing PILS at a variety of events. Be sure to say hello to her, in person or online!. 🆕
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RT @JamesAOrr: Sunny Whitehead today and large crowd of protectors saving their coastline from an oil terminal and their planet from climat….
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The @USUKFulbright vision is a world without barriers to understanding & collaboration. It's safe to say Nate Johnson embodied that during his time in NI! . While @UlsterUni, he joined @PILSni as a research intern & last week marked his last day in the office. Huge thanks/GRMA👏
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RT @foe_ni: This Sunday with @CloghanNo Stop Whitehead Oil Terminal for a nature walk and an opportunity learn more about the proposed oil….
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'What decision would equality demand?' . The words of @PPR_Org rang around Stormont this morning. Dr. Robbie McVeigh's report for @EqualityCoal examines how NI's local councils are dealing with their Section.75 equality duties. Eager to dive into the rec's in more detail.
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"The focus must be on outcome rather than means and the unfortunate position is that there is in existence no adopted strategy. " . @CAJNi's #JudicialReview reiterated that an #AntiPoverty Strategy = essential, not a 'nice to have'. 🧑⚖️
A room full of people who have gathered to talk about the draft Anti-Poverty Strategy. Taking the space to articulate our disappointment, our frustration & thinking about next steps @NIAntiPov.
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📣Calling #immigration & #asylum lawyers in #NorthernIreland. Our pro bono scheme, in partnership w/.@Clifford_Chance gives you:.✅high-quality Country of Origin Information reports.🗓️within weeks.🆓on a pro bono - free - basis. #WeDoProBono
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RT @SCI_Belfast: Last Friday, we were delighted to welcome changemakers from across Northern Ireland to our Annual Network Convening. At S….
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"Dig where you stand!" Bernadette McAliskey told @playthinkbrink last weekend. 🌱Powerful, long-lasting #change grows from within communities. Thank you @SCI_Belfast @EJNI_Online for inviting Kate, Winter, Hannah & Emma @PILSni to join you on Friday to talk sustainable change.
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The @UlsterLawClinic is back @2RoyalAvenue! . ⤵️This morning from 11.00⤵️. Call in with your questions on employment, family or social security law #WeDoProBono.
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✨We're on ". a constant quest for sources of hope. "✨. @justrightscots's Emma Hutton opening last week's 'Using the Law for Social Change' Residential⤴️. Thank you to hosts JRS, LSA, @clanchildlaw @ERCScot & Baring for creating another source of hope!.
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