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Another push to everyone that needs to complete the @thecriminalbar.bsky.social survey. It will take about 15 minutes but is absolutely vital moving forward. Please do fill it in if you haven’t already done so. And if you have, thank you so much!

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

Another push to everyone that needs to complete the @thecriminalbar.bsky.social survey. It will take about 15 minutes but is absolutely vital moving forward. Please do fill it in if you haven’t already done so. And if you have, thank you so much!

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

If anyone is yet to complete the National Survey from @thecriminalbar.bsky.social then please do. Facts and figures are vital when sitting down with people to try and affect change in the system. It will take about 20 minutes. The link is in your Monday message. Thanks to everyone that has done it!

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

Barristers, Judges, everyone with a simple understanding of the justice system would warn of this. Really could just say, Juryless trails not the answer. There, end of. This tired conversation is not the answer to the chronic issues in the system. @thecriminalbar.bsky.social

submitted 42 days ago • 0 comments

Was a pleasure today to meet with @robertjenrickmp.bsky.social to discuss the crisis in the justice system. Lack of sitting days, impact on all those involved, and funding were all talked about. We will fight the fight and try to get a fair result for the criminal bar. @thecriminalbar.bsky.social

submitted 66 days ago • 0 comments

Many years ago when I was turning my hand to acting, I was told that I was like a young Tony Slattery. I am not sure it was meant as a compliment. I certainly took it as a great compliment. Brilliant comedian. Comedian and actor Tony Slattery dies aged 65 www.bbc.com/news/article...

submitted 67 days ago • 0 comments

We are delighted to have joined #Bluesky Follow along for legal updates, content and news from the members of 42BR Barristers. #SocialMedia #LegalCommunity #Barristers #Chambers

submitted 73 days ago • 0 comments

I first learnt of grooming gangs from @theTimes in Jan 2011 I became chief prosecutor May 2011 I authorised charging Rochdale grooming gang June 2011 After convictions (May 2012) Starmer put me in charge of national response Far Right thugs attacked my home 1000s of rapists were brought to justice

submitted 75 days ago • 32 comments

Is this wall in the room with you now?

submitted 79 days ago • 0 comments

Happy New Year to everyone. We will continue to fight the good fight in 2025, but for now let’s party!

submitted 81 days ago • 0 comments

Watching @bbc strictly and Chris MCausland. The fact that you forget he is blind is such a credit to the professionals and the whole show. Then you remember he is blind. And it blows your mind all over again. What a winner. #Strictly

submitted 98 days ago • 0 comments

The problem: Not enough barristers and Judges to try and hear cases. Cases adjourned. Backlog. Not a problem: Court rooms. Solution: Move cases to new Court with new name. To be tried by barristers. And heard by Judges. When you see it written down the obvious flaw in this new plan is clear!

submitted 100 days ago • 0 comments

Crisis in the Courts. @theguardian.com have really embraced this. A series of excellent pieces from Emily Dugan highlight some of the issues. And not just saying that as I am quoted! 🤣 @thecriminalbar.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/law/2024/dec...

submitted 106 days ago • 0 comments

Just watched SkyNews with commentary from Mary Prior KC. Wow. Hadn’t realised so much across the UK criminal justice system was so broken. All those individuals & the institutions that support the system need urgent support … wow.

submitted 108 days ago • 0 comments

Trials being pushed to 2028. Defendants, complainants and witnesses left in limbo. A “Wild West” state of affairs in criminal justice. Great piece from @skynewsrss.bsky.social with comment from @thecriminalbar.bsky.social Chair Mary Prior KC. news.sky.com/story/inside...

submitted 108 days ago • 1 comment

This is just another sound bite. People will not elect to the Crown Court without a jury. So more cases in the Magistrates. Leading to more appeals as there is an automatic appeal route. Leading to more cases in the Crown Court. FUND THE SYSTEM! @thecriminalbar.bsky.social

submitted 111 days ago • 1 comment

Well I guess it's time to finally christen this new account

submitted 112 days ago • 3 comments

Huge thanks to all those who spoke @thecriminalbar.bsky.social Winter conference today. And to all those from the education committee who organised. To @innertemple.org.uk for hosting. And, of course, to all of you for coming. A great day. Well done all.

submitted 112 days ago • 0 comments

It’s Saturday, it’s nearly 8am. It’s time for @thecriminalbar.bsky.social Winter conference. We hope to see as many of you there as we can. Do come and say hi. Breakfast will be served so get down as fast as you can! It will be a great day @innertemple.org.uk

submitted 113 days ago • 0 comments

We share expert information on the Criminal Justice System and the criminal Bar helpful material can also be had from @moodybarrister.bsky.social CBA secretary @jamesrossiter.bsky.social CBA comms director @idlecourts.bsky.social + @barristersecret.bsky.social for why it matters, how it should work

submitted 124 days ago • 0 comments

So, we have finally come over to the other side. Please do follow @thecriminalbar.bsky.social for all CBA updates. Welcome!

submitted 125 days ago • 0 comments

Decided on a bit of culture for the day. Taking the kids to @middletemple.bsky.social for a classical music concert narrated by the great Sir Richard Stilgoe. Highly recommended for anyone who hasn’t been.

submitted 125 days ago • 1 comment

Another day, another rape trial being prosecuted by a silk due to no junior being available. Defence now have a silk out of fairness. That’s £15,000 added to the public bill because we don’t fund juniors to do the work!

submitted 127 days ago • 0 comments

Two courts now pulling trials from December 2024 and listing them in Sept 2027 and Dec 2027. Three years time. Justice delayed etc… Courts need to be open and manned by Judges and Counsel. Desperate.

submitted 128 days ago • 0 comments

Given the backlog is not helped by the lack of barristers or Judges to try cases, is it time for a temporary exemption on them to have jury duty? Many stories of counsel not getting on panels, all the while trials go off for lack of barristers. @barristersecret.bsky.social

submitted 137 days ago • 0 comments

The criminal justice system needs proper investment, not just sticking plasters and soundbites for headlines. Thanks to LBC news for having me on to talk about the issues. You can catch it on @GlobalPlayer

submitted 151 days ago • 0 comments

Ah, Halloween. That time of year when I go to pick one of my daughters’ large fake plastic spiders off the floor. Only for it to turn out to be real, jump up my arm and escape. Sad times! 🤣

submitted 151 days ago • 0 comments

Huge congratulations to all those ranked in @thelegal500 this year. Please remember your humble brag to @billablehour.bsky.social! Delighted my entry reads: “No matches found.” 🤣

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With pupilage season approaching, now is the time to brush up on public speaking. If you haven’t had much chance to practice that, here are some top tips from expert public speakers. And me! amp.theguardian.com/education/20...

submitted 182 days ago • 0 comments

Are you looking for a fun thing to do this weekend? Fancy seeing a mock trial? Looking in cells? Listening to me talking criminal justice and answering questions? Then come down to Lewes Crown Court for their open day. All ages. Free entry. Be there, or be somewhere else.

submitted 192 days ago • 0 comments

Time for a non-legal post! If you are looking for things to do with kids in the rain, most local theatres put on kid friendly productions. They introduce kids to the arts and are a great way to keep them entertained. Just been to “The Hungry Caterpillar” at the Rose Theatre in Kingston. Recommended.

submitted 195 days ago • 0 comments

I don’t like being away for work, but had to bite the bullet this week. It has however led to me being given the biggest hotel breakfast I have ever had! Haha. No, I didn’t eat it all.

submitted 199 days ago • 0 comments

So close!

submitted 203 days ago • 1 comment

What an excellent end of the day! Law Paw now on Bluesky.

submitted 203 days ago • 0 comments

Bem-vindos a todos os novos Brasileiros! Vocês vão gostar mais disto do que pão de queijo!

submitted 203 days ago • 0 comments

I can now conclude, after extensive viewing, that Goalball is the greatest sport ever invented. I will take no questions on this! #paris2024

submitted 203 days ago • 1 comment

In my new series, “Crown Courts I end up in that are miles away from me”, I present the next in the series: Gloucester. Very pleasant. But sooo far! #barristertravels

submitted 206 days ago • 0 comments

This is excellent from @familoo.bsky.social about the recent “story”. It’s nuanced, but is absolutely spot on in the final paragraph: “it’s a shame, isn’t it, that we can’t get so much airtime focused on the real stories playing out in family courts every day”. True of so many justice stories.

submitted 208 days ago • 1 comment

May I recommend that you follow @gailmyerscough.bsky.social who designed this fantastic shirt for the @billablehour.bsky.social appeal for Save the Children: billablehour.teemill.com/product/a-le... and is therefore a bona fide Billable Hero?

submitted 209 days ago • 5 comments

Well good morning UK. Looking good today. I have missed you! #travels

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In my old life in a band we used to be able to hop on a bus / plane and be in mainland Europe within hours. We would tour through 7 or 8 countries. We did this at least once a year. And we got paid quickly. Brexit has ruined this, as we all said it would.

submitted 211 days ago • 0 comments

For those that are interested in the sentencing of the riots, this article sets out what people have been charged with and the sentences received. All within guidelines and all following the law laid down by Parliament. www.bbc.com/news/article...

submitted 212 days ago • 2 comments

Current Awareness - 'Ex-soldier among several jailed over riots in Rotherham and Southport' Source: The Guardian www.theguardian.com/uk-news/arti...

submitted 212 days ago • 0 comments

Despite my out of office clearly directing where to send urgent emails, I am aware that some are being sent urgently that only I can apparently deal with. Rest assured, they are my top priority! 🤣

submitted 213 days ago • 2 comments

Current Awareness - 'Crime clerking in a time of backlog' Source: Counsel www.counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/cri...

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