Tim Jones

@TimJonesStaffs@toot.wales
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Barrister, No 5 Chambers (Birmingham - London - Bristol) specialising in planning law; Arbitrator (FCIArb); Mediator
Welsh Lib Dems call for improvements to Heart of Wales line

The Welsh Liberal Democrats have urged the Welsh Government to improve train services on the Heart of Wales line. Welsh Lib Dem leader Jane Dodds MS says the government must do more to revitalise the aging fleet of trains currently running on the line, with many being refurbished engines dating from the 1980’s. She also […]

Nation.Cymru
Welsh Liberal Democrat leader sets out election priorities

Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds has set out the party’s key general election pledges on a visit to her hometown of Hay-on-Wye. Speaking to supporters, Ms Dodds, who is the Liberal Democrats sole MS, said the party will fight for better dental care for all and will be championing climate and environmental issues by […]

Nation.Cymru
The ICJ Gaza decision includes:
“The Court considers that, in conformity with its obligations under the Genocide
Convention, Israel must immediately halt its military offensive, and any other action in the Rafah Governorate, which may inflict on the Palestinian group in Gaza conditions of life that could bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part.”
The ICJ has yet to decide if there's genocide. If Israel disregards the ICJ, a genocide finding seems likely.
https://www.icj-cij.org/sites/default/files/case-related/192/192-20240524-ord-01-00-en.pdf
Extinct ‘mountain jewel’ plant returned to wild - in secret location

A plant picked for its beautiful flowers then wiped out in the UK mainland makes a dramatic return.

BBC News
Having studied international protection of human rights (including the UN Genocide Convention) as part of my law degree at the LSE under the excellent Cedric Thornberry and taught international human rights law, I shall read the full text of the decision with great interest. I fear that many will comment on it before they have read it. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-69055989 #ICJ #Gaza #Israel #Rafah #Palestine
I' ve just sent my MP an e-mail that included"
“I writing to ask you to support actively the award of posthumous bravery medals or awards … to the three British citizens killed by the three Israeli strikes on clearly marked aid vehicles on Monday 1st April 2024. The three heroes are James Henderson aged 33, John Chapman aged 57 and James Kirby aged 47. Each was an ex-serviceman who volunteered to work for World Central Kitchen delivering aid to Gaza civilian …"
#Gaza #Heroes #Aidworkers #WCK
Four years ago, today Roz and I would have been married. This was not allowed because of #Covid law. Three days earlier on 20th May 2020, there was a party at 10 Downing Street which about 100 people, including the then Prime Minister, his then fiancée and his principal private secretary attended. This was also not allowed because of Covid law. The general public knew nothing about this this at the time.
We married in August 2020 when marriages with a limit of 30 people present were allowed.
There are three reasons why Prime Ministers calls a General Election:
1. It's the last possible date - it isn't.
2. They think they can win - ha ha!
3. Because they would other wise face a leadership challenge.
#GeneralElection2024 #Tories
Last year I treated my wife to the Wales v Georgia match in the Rugby World Cup. Ticketing was problem-free.
Now I'm being treated to a trip to #tennis at #Wimbledon. Does anybody know how I can speak to a real human being about a problem with a ticket that I know I have but can't access.
I spent last week on a Welsh-language course at a stunning location on the north course of the Llŷn peninsula in northwest Wales, Nant Gwrtheyrn. The teaching was first class and the company (5 students from Wales, 4 from England and one each from The USA and Germany) good. I did the intermediate level, but there are also courses at entry, foundation and higher levels. I recommend it for anybody wanting to learn Welsh or to improve their Welsh.
https://nantgwrtheyrn.org
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