Caoilfhionn Gallagher
Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC is a distinguished barrister based at Doughty Street Chambers in London, specializing in human rights law. She serves as the leader of the international legal team representing Jimmy Lai, the jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist. Gallagher has garnered attention for her work in advocating for human rights and has faced severe intimidation tactics from the Chinese state due to her legal representation of Lai, including threats and cyberattacks aimed at undermining her safety and professional integrity.
Born on Jan 01, 1980 (46 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 33,367 | $1,700,000 | 1,493$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,440 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 2 | 43,035,238 | 37,807 | $1,705,100 | 1,498$ |
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Ireland:
Caoilfhionn Gallagher is an international human rights lawyer who represents journalists targeted by oppressive regimes.
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Canada:
Caoilfhionn Gallagher is Jimmy Lai's international lawyer who emphasizes the importance of raising his case.
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Canada:
International lead counsel Caoilfhionn Gallagher stated that Jimmy Lai's verdict is a stain on Hong Kong's legal system.
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Ireland:
Caoilfhionn Gallagher was one of the barristers drafted in to work on the media ownership report.
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Canada:
Mr. Lai’s international lawyer, Caoilfhionn Gallagher, said the discussion of his case at the summit was an important show of solidarity by the G7 ministers.
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Ireland:
Caoilfhionn Gallagher is a barrister who authored the report alongside Darragh Mackin and Gavin Booth.
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Canada:
Caoilfhionn Gallagher told the Commons committee that it is in China’s interest to release Mr. Lai 'before he dies in prison.'
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Canada:
His international lawyer, Caoilfhionn Gallagher, said in a text message that Mr. Carney’s support for Jimmy Lai’s release is welcome.
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Canada:
Caoilfhionn Gallagher, counsel for Iran International, said she had worked with journalists threatened by Iran’s regime for many years.
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Canada:
Caoilfhionn Gallagher is Jimmy Lai's international lawyer who commented on his trial.
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