Wales: Drone Site Cause for Concern

November 27, 2012

News from Celtic league Unmanned military drone aircraft are best known for lethal attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where they are used to target Taliban suspects, but in Wales the aircraft is best known for the nuisance that it causes among residents while

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GS speaks at BIC event

November 24, 2012

Celtic League News The general secretary of the League was invited to present his work into the Cornish language and early years as part of an international conference organised by the British-Irish Council (BIC) in Cardiff last week. Rhisiart Tal-e-bot was asked to

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Welsh Law – the First in 600 Years!

November 15, 2012

News from Celtic League The passing of a historic piece of legislation occurred in Wales on Monday with the announcement that the first law had been passed by a Welsh Parliament in over 600 years. The Welsh Senedd (Parliament) in Caerdydd/Cardiff passed the

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Brittany: New Airport Protest

November 15, 2012

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE Just days after the Celtic League criticised the lack of accountability of special police in the Celtic countries and we post links showing one such force in action trying to suppress peaceful protest against the construction of a

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New Wylfa Plant Makes Britain Nucear Odd Man Odd

November 15, 2012

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE NEW WYLFA PLANT MAKES BRITAIN NUCLEAR ODD MAN OUT The Welsh First Minister, Carwyn Jones, has described plans by Japanese firm Hitachi to develop a new nuclear plant on Anglesey as “very good news for Wales and the

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Protect Language and Culture from Cuts Call at AGM

November 15, 2012

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE Worrying signs that austerity programmes in the UK, Ireland and the Isle of Man may lead to cuts in support for national cultural and language programmes were considered at the Celtic League AGM in Karaez, Brittany, last weekend.

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AGM Condemns Extension of Military Testing

November 15, 2012

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE The testing of experimental pilot-less drone aircraft over areas of the Irish sea criss-crossed by domestic air routes was criticised at the Celtic League AGM in Karaez , Brittany, at the weekend. The use by the British military

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Militarisation of Children Condemned at AGM

November 14, 2012

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE At its AGM in Karaez, Brittany. last weekend the Celtic League condemned the militarization of children by cadet forces. The League has previously raised the issue with Children’s Commissioners throughout the UK (see link): https://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/3668 The resolution set

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Appeal for Support

November 14, 2012

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE An appeal for support has been issued by the Gaelic Medium support group Comann Nam-Pàrant – Inbhir Nis: They ask: “Can you help us? The Highland Council are considering appointing a non Gaelic speaking Head Teacher to a

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Scottish Police and Prisons Face CoE Scrutiny

November 14, 2012

SCOTTISH POLICE AND PRISONS FACE CoE SCRUTINY The Council of Europe (CoE) body which carries out inspections of Prisons and Police stations (The Committee for the Prevention of Torture – CPT) paid a visit to the United Kingdom last month. The visit focused

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