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Caoilfhionn Gallagher QC
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Human Rights Lawyer and Writer, Freelance
London
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Biography
Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC (formerly QC) is an international human rights lawyer, activist and writer. She is an expert on journalists' safety, arbitrary detention and children's rights. She has acted for, and secured the release of, many journalists, human rights defenders, peaceful protestors, lawyers and anti-corruption activists unlawfully imprisoned by authoritarian states. She is Ireland's Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, a Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, and she sits part-time as a Coroner in England and Wales. In 2024 she was awarded the President of Ireland's Distinguished Service Award.
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By Caoilfhionn Gallagher QC| thejusticegap.com@ [contextly_auto_sidebar]Union Jack, from Flickr, creative comms, Dave KingThis article is written by Caoilfhionn Gallagher and Katie O’Byrne who are barristers at Doughty Street Chambers who specialise in human rights law. They have written a report with Dr. Keina Yoshida, Doughty Street Chambers, and KRW Law, Belfast on the implications for Northern Ireland of the proposals to repeal the Human Rights Act 1998.
By Caoilfhionn Gallagher QC| thejusticegap.com@ Manus Island class action: ‘Australia’s shame on a world stage’Manus Island protest – from Green Left WeeklyThis week, a huge class action starts in the Australian courts, live-streamed on the internet and available to view worldwide. 1,905 current and former detainees on Manus Island are suing the Australian Government and two companies who have been operating the offshore immigration detention facility in Papua New Guinea on its behalf, G4S Australia and Broadspectrum (formerly Transfield).
By Caoilfhionn Gallagher QC| thejusticegap.com@ #GE2017: Who will decide the country’s fate? Union Jack. Pic by Dave King (Flickr, creative comms)With under three weeks to go until the country goes to the polls in the June 8 snap general election, many politicians and commentators have already dubbed this ‘the most important election in our lifetime’. ‘This election is the most significant of my lifetime. We are truly at a crossroads,’ said Scott Cato, a Green Party MEP.
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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