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"Human Rights in the Media": a Human Rights Lawyers Association and @ibahri.bsky.social event, with Baroness Helena Kennedy KC, @felicitygerry.bsky.social, @adamwagner1.bsky.social and @dimitriosgian.bsky.social. Online on 20 May. Should be a great discussion. Sign up! lnkd.in/eAAEn9zz

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I was honoured tonight to be given the award for International Pro Bono Barrister of the Year at the Advocate Awards, for my work with Adam Rose for families of British and British-linked hostages in Gaza. Congratulations to everyone shortlisted who all have done amazing, impactful work.

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I have just seen Giant and it is just as good, and electrifying, as the reviews say. Well done Mark Rosenblatt and the amazing cast www.haroldpintertheatre.co.uk/shows/giant

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I am delighted to have been shortlisted for International Pro Bono Barrister of the Year at the Bar Pro Bono Awards for my work (with Adam Rose) with British families of hostages in Gaza. Congratulations to all of the other shortlisted barristers weareadvocate.org.uk/what-we-do/n...

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Without knowing much about US law, this seems right to me. Seems a massive overreach of executive power if using an emergency declaration.

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Did you know that the Public Order Act 1936, a hugely important law in the history of free expression, was passed exactly 75 days after the Battle of Cable Street? I gave a lecture recently on how it happened, and the fascinating national, and Jewish, history of the law youtu.be/jyWZXqVX8t8?...

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Did you know that the Public Order Act 1936, a hugely important law in the history of free expression, was passed exactly 75 days after the Battle of Cable Street? I gave a lecture recently on how it happened, and the fascinating national, and Jewish, history of the law youtu.be/jyWZXqVX8t8?...

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A fascinating post and discussion

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There were many highlights of today, but one amazing moment was definitely seeing Jane Russell KC (I am told it was her!) leave the silk ceremony on this mode of transport

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Big day tomorrow!

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Dr. Julia Wagner's upcoming British Film Institute (BFI) Film Classic and Bloomsbury Publishing Plc book on Hester Street is now available for pre-order and the beautiful cover has been revealed! So excited for this to be released www.bloomsbury.com/uk/hester-st...

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Today at 2pm UK time the extraordinary Eli Sharabi will be giving testimony to the UN Security Council about his experience in Hamas captivity. Eli was released 6 weeks ago but has already visited the White House and 10 Downing Street Live here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1c...

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STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY LAWYERS FOR BRITISH HOSTAGE FAMILIES 18 March 2025

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I am increasingly using LinkedIn to post updates particularly on work I am involved in - you can follow/connect to me here www.linkedin.com/in/adam-wagner-4a848814

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It’s Liversidge v Anderson www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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The Council of Europe has adopted the first ever international treaty protecting lawyers 👇 🔗 www.coe.int/en/web/porta... States can sign up to it from this May. @coe.int #RuleOfLaw #Justice #HumanRights

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Does anyone have a recommendation for a good, reliable 'brick' phone for my teenager? We have two Nokias but they seem both to randomly decide not to turn on, so looking for a different brand. Must not have a camera

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A personal reflection on Friday’s meeting between Eli Sharabi and the Prime Minister - and on the restoration of some dignity www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-w...

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A personal reflection on Friday’s meeting between Eli Sharabi and the Prime Minister - and on the restoration of some dignity www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-w...

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The government has launched a consultation on addressing some of the errors and abuses in the single justice procedure, including "a requirement to fully consider the public interest" and vulnerability checks In a sample of just 50 SJP prosecutions I found this www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01...

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Doughty Street Chambers is seeking applications for tenancy from outstanding senior barristers with established practices in inquests and inquiries.

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Well this is good. Govt apparently accept the Grenfell Inquiry recommendations in full. And are looking at procurement sanctions on companies involved. Will need to look at the response in detail, but to be applauded if so. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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I gave a talk last night to University of Law Bar Practice Court students on effective writing for lawyers. Here are my '10 rules'! Obviously I explained them in more detail at the talk...

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Update on the imporant new report on hostage taking by the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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On my way to deliver a lecture to students at @goldsmithsuol.bsky.social as part of my visiting professorship

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My thoughts on the death of Oded Lifshitz

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A thread of my opening submissions on behalf of Clinically Vulnerable Families in Module 10 of the Covid-19 Public Inquiry

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500 days

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My and Adam Rose’s op ed in todays Times www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...

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It does

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Statement on the release of Eli Sharabi www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-w...

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STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY LAWYERS FOR THE BRITISH HOSTAGE FAMILIES 7 February 2025

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This is an excellent recommendation from @susannareid.bsky.social on GMB this morning... Available from all good bookshops and currently just £6.87 on Amazon! www.amazon.co.uk/Emergency-St...

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This is an excellent recommendation from @susannareid.bsky.social on GMB this morning... Available from all good bookshops and currently just £6.87 on Amazon! www.amazon.co.uk/Emergency-St...

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Thread of my closing submissions on behalf of Clinically Vulnerable Families at the conclusion of the vaccines and therapeutics module of the Covid-19 Public Inquiry today 👇

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Statement for immediate release:

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