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I was very sad to read today of the passing of the brilliant and wonderful James Turner KC. I was lucky enough to count James amongst my friends. I’ll never forget the kindness he showed to everyone he met. My condolences to his family and the members of 1KBW. www.1kbw.co.uk/news/chamber...

submitted 60 days ago • 17 comments

Day 11 of #ArtAdventCalendar. A few years ago, I made some miniature bird sculptures out of clay. Painting this Woodcock was good fun - that cryptic plumage of their’s is beautiful! I love the warm russet tones.

submitted 101 days ago • 14 comments

Lack of bird activity in my garden usually means a cat or some other predator. This morning it was a rather striking male sparrowhawk who had taken this female blackbird on my lawn.

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Good morning from a very chilly North Yorkshire!

submitted 124 days ago • 1 comment

There are some bloody brilliant people on this #CriminalJustice #StarterPack Lawyers, commentators and NGOs working in/ discussing topics from the police to the courts to prisons (hi 👋) to probation… Please do share - and let me know if you’d like to be added go.bsky.app/2sQ9xmz

submitted 124 days ago • 23 comments

Just opened a Twitter account. I hear it’s going to be pretty big over there.

submitted 125 days ago • 2 comments

This autumn and winter, please consider leaving dead plants in your garden rather than 'tidying' them up. Over the colder months they will provide sheltered spots for hibernating ladybirds and lots of other wildlife 🐞 #gardening #nature #biodiversity

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Having seen my garden in daylight for the first time since last weekend, I’m delighted to find that a kestrel has been roosting on a sparrow terrace and leaving pellets on the ground below. I wish I had time to dissect them!

submitted 125 days ago • 1 comment

We have had a big movement of jays in the last week. Normally incredibly shy where I am (the North Yorkshire countryside), the limited acorn crop this year means they are dropping into the garden to take seeds and peanuts.

submitted 126 days ago • 14 comments

Good morning from Bristol where we are being hosted by the Western Circuit at 3PB for our #BarCouncil meeting. We’ll be sharing live updates here.

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Last year, 1436 criminal court hearings were delayed because there was no barrister to represent one side or the other. Back in 2019, that number was just 71. For Counsel I ask: Where have all the criminal barristers gone?

submitted 131 days ago • 22 comments

England's criminal courts are in disarray. If you are victim of a crime now, and the police catch the suspect and the CPS charges them, the trial may not take place until 2027. My essay for this weekend's FT on how this happened and what might fix it on.ft.com/401MjpS

submitted 160 days ago • 10 comments

Hello old friends, Law Paw is now available on Bluesky!

submitted 203 days ago • 1 comment

I suspect Croatia provides a tremendous butterfly display in early summer. There are still good numbers about including this continental form of the Swallowtail feeding moments ago in the Cavtat harbour.

submitted 205 days ago • 0 comments

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Richard Atkins KC lost his daughter, Lucy, in an horrific road traffic accident. Turning this grief round to be a blessing for others, he's raising money for the Zambesi Sunshine Trust. You can help here www.peoplesfundraising.com/donation/luc...

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Please please follow Advocate (@weareadvocate.bsky.social). They reach out a helping hand to people who might not otherwise find assistance: a vital part of our profession. I'd urge all Barristers to offer at least some of their time to this great cause, especially at the junior end.

submitted 213 days ago • 2 comments

If you want to find UK lawyers (broadly-defined) there are now 5 Starter Packs that you can use. I am about to start Starter Pack 6 so if yo are a lawyer (practitioner, academic, student, retired, etc) and want to be added, please comment on this thread. /1

submitted 213 days ago • 33 comments

One for the commercial silks to consider but out of reach for legal aid lawyers. Starburst III currently moored at Cavtat and yours to hire for a mere €249,000 a week (+ expenses).

submitted 213 days ago • 3 comments

Entering Dubrovnik by boat it is difficult to fathom what was happening here just over 30 years ago. Such a vibrant place. It is also amazing how beautifully clear (and free of rubbish) the sea is.

submitted 213 days ago • 1 comment

Seeing a swift chick fledge. A blog at www.jonathanpomroy.co.uk

submitted 215 days ago • 1 comment

Just arrived here in the hope of finding a more positive place. Any old legal friends out there?

submitted 215 days ago • 5 comments

If you see this, quote post a #photo you made of a #sunset. South Beach, Fremantle, Australia.

submitted 215 days ago • 0 comments

Carlingford Lough

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If you see this, quote post a #photo you made of a #sunset. St Mary’s Lighthouse, Whitley Bay.

submitted 216 days ago • 7 comments

Good morning from North Yorkshire. As the sun was setting this roe doe clearly thought I couldn’t spot her in the barley and stood watching me for a few minutes.

submitted 216 days ago • 1 comment

I am off to Cavtat for a 10 day break next week. Would love some tips or advice on what to do and where to eat! Any help gratefully received.

submitted 218 days ago • 1 comment