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Adam Wagner KC

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Barrister specialising in human rights, public law and public inquiries. Views my own www.doughtystreet.co.uk/barristers/…

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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 45m
Thoughts on the Green Party’s new “Zionism is racism” policy lnkd.in/p/e-aq3Fkw
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I was asked by a journalist for my view on the Green Party's "Zionism is racism" motion which has just passed at its conference. This is what I said: I think there is a strong risk that...
I was asked by a journalist for my view on the Green Party's "Zionism is racism" motion which has just passed at its conference. This is what I said: I think there is a strong risk that the motion as...
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Where is the Lord Macdonald review? www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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It has been almost a year since the horrific terrorist attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation. Yesterday, another terrorist attack planned to take place against the Manchester Jewish community… |...
It has been almost a year since the horrific terrorist attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation. Yesterday, another terrorist attack planned to take place against the Manchester Jewish community wa...
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I am very pleased to announce my public lecture at City St George’s, University of London on my work representing hostages in Gaza. Thursday 15 October, 12:30 – 14:00 It is a free event but space is limited so if you want to attend please register www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I’m very pleased with this result and to have assisted Philip in the case. Full press release and statement on LinkedIn www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-w...
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Venue admits scrapping Jewish comedian's Edinburgh Fringe show was discrimination
Philip Simon was due to perform his stand-up show at the Banshee Labyrinth last year but it was cancelled after the venue assessed his social media.
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The Jewish Medical Association instructed me & Rebecca Tuck KC to advise on risks/benefits to NHS organisations of adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism Letter: hubble-live-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jma/file_ass... Opinion: hubble-live-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/jma/file_ass...
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The new Special Envoy for Complex Detentions (or Cases) open.substack.com/pub/adamwagn...
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The new Special Envoy for Complex Consular Detentions (or Cases)
The government has just announced that it has appointed Alistair Burt, the former Middle East Minister, as the new Envoy for Complex Consular Detentions.
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I was very pleased to be invited to conduct a Q&A with Dr Alice Edwards, U.N. Special Rapporteur on Torture and Inhuman and Degrading Treatment, at UCL Law School. The event has now been written up by @janeprinsley.bsky.social - recommended, though not easy reading. www.thejc.com/news/world/i...
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
My lecture is now up on YouTube if that is your preferred format! www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTA0...
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The City Law School (Academic Programmes) Public Lecture: Between a Rock and a Dark Place
YouTube video by City St George's, University of London
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Gavin Hales @gmhales.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Fascinating account of the circumstances surrounding the resignation of the previous Commissioner of the Royal Gibraltar Police, Ian McGrail. Not the first chief to have been forced out without due process, but the circumstances are extraordinary.
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
I am hugely looking forward to being in conversation with Dr Alice Edwards, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, at UCL on Tuesday 9 June In-person event, registration is free but space limited www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-cruel...
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From Cruelty to Justice: the Special Rapporteur on Torture in Conversation
Adam Wagner KC in conversation with Special Rapporteur on Torture, Dr Alice Edwards, on Ending Torture, Resisting Hate and Building Peace.
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I have just published the full text of the lecture I gave last week at City Law School: Between a Rock and a Dark Place: Lessons from a public inquiry on preventing abuses of power and protecting the rule of law open.substack.com/pub/adamwagn...
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Between a rock and a dark place
Lessons from a public inquiry on preventing abuses of power and protecting the rule of law
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I have just published the full text of the lecture I gave last week at City Law School: Between a Rock and a Dark Place: Lessons from a public inquiry on preventing abuses of power and protecting the rule of law open.substack.com/pub/adamwagn...
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Between a rock and a dark place
Lessons from a public inquiry on preventing abuses of power and protecting the rule of law
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Joshua Rozenberg @joshuarozenberg.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
The chief minister of Gibraltar has brought a claim for judicial review against the retired British judge who decided that Fabian Picardo KC had made “grossly improper” and “sinister” interventions in a criminal investigation to protect a business partner. rozenberg.substack.com/p/gibraltar-...
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Gibraltar rocked again
Chief minister challenges findings of inquiry into police commissioner’s retirement
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
I had a great time yesterday delivering my first public lecture as a Visiting Professor in Law at the City Law School (where I did my GDL 20 years ago). I am planning on publishing the lecture on my Substack next week but in the meantime here is a useful summary: blogs.city.ac.uk/citylawforum...
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
History never repeats itself, but it does sometimes rhyme. open.substack.com/pub/adamwagn...
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Echoes of the 1930s
History never repeats itself, but it does sometimes rhyme.
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
History never repeats itself, but it does sometimes rhyme. open.substack.com/pub/adamwagn...
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Echoes of the 1930s
History never repeats itself, but it does sometimes rhyme.
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Francis Sedgemore @hesgen.com · 02/05/2026
"I will be spending this Shabbat as I spend most - at my synagogue, behind high walls, volunteers wearing stab vests, specially installed car-ramming prevention barriers and professional security guards." @adamwagner1.bsky.social Similar here. Shabbat shalom!
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'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack
British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath.
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
I have seen comments from Jewish people saying the current moment feels like the 1930s. I gave a lecture on the 75 days between the Battle of Cable Street and the passing of the Public Order Act 1936 History doesn't repeat but it sometimes rhymes youtu.be/jyWZXqVX8t8?...
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14 March 2025 - Adam Wagner - A Jewish history of public order laws
YouTube video by Abraham Presentations
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
After Golders Green adamwagnerkc.substack.com/p/after-gold...
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After Golders Green
This post’s title could be five weeks old, or two days.
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Delighted to be giving my first public lecture as a Visiting Professor of Law at City St George’s, University of London on 21st May. Link for registration👇 www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
📢 If you live in a Clinically Vulnerable household, please join us for CVF's final legal team meeting of 2026! @adamwagner1.bsky.social KC and the team talk you through the latest Covid Inquiry recommendations relating to 'vaccines and therapeutics'. Sign up 👇 www.clinicallyvulnerable.org
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry CVF Legal team meeting

Clinically Vulnerable Families members are invited to our UK Covid-19 Inquiry update 6-7pm Weds 6th May

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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
I’m delighted to be giving my first public lecture as a Visiting Professor in Law at City St George’s University of London on 21st May. I will be discussing some of the lessons from an extraordinary public inquiry in Gibraltar. Open to all, space limited: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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Catherine Rowlands @cjr1968.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
I am horrified to hear of the death of Giles Peaker or @nearlylegal.co.uk as he was better known to most people. Housing law was his world, and he changed it for the better. I shall miss him.
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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Awful news about Giles Peaker, @nearlylegal.co.uk, a brilliant legal blogger and a real pioneer. A great figure in using the internet for the public understanding of law.
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
The inquest into the death of 5year-old Yusuf Nazir has adjourned on the first day of the hearing. As I said outside court, the family will continue to do everything they can to find out the truth. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Inquest into death of boy sent home from Rotherham A&E delayed
The family of Yusuf Mahmud Nazir, who died in 2022, say they are disappointed about the delay.
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
I’m delighted to be giving my first public lecture as a Visiting Professor in Law at City St George’s University of London on 21st May. I will be discussing some of the lessons from an extraordinary public inquiry in Gibraltar. Open to all, space limited: www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Can you spot what happens in the shadows after @adamwagner1.bsky.social stepped away from the lecturn back in February 2023? Read the full story of how CVF💙💜💗 convinced a national inquiry to rethink safety. 👇
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Doughty Street Chambers @doughtystreet.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Second Pre-Inquest Review Hearing (PIRH) into death of five year old Yusuf Mahmud Nazir before HM Assistant Coroner for South Yorkshire (West) takes place: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/second-... @adamwagner1.bsky.social is representing Yusuf’s family instructed by Anna Thwaites of @bindmans.com.
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Out of my comfort zone, but I hugely enjoyed recording this podcast with Dr. Raphael Zarum on God, faith (or lack of) and human rights Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0kYu... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/9... YouTube: youtu.be/RtOinzUVXQk
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(9) Do human rights clash with God? Making a difference with Adam Wagner KC
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Can we stop politicians and officials abusing their powerful positions? The Jeffrey Epstein and Covid procurement scandals may highlight a gap in the law. A public inquiry in Gibraltar could offer a solution. adamwagnerkc.substack.com/p/can-we-sto...
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Can we stop politicians and officials abusing their powerful positions?
The Jeffrey Epstein and Covid procurement scandals may highlight a gap in the law. A public inquiry in Gibraltar could offer a solution.
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Can we stop politicians and officials abusing their powerful positions? The Jeffrey Epstein and Covid procurement scandals may highlight a gap in the law. A public inquiry in Gibraltar could offer a solution. adamwagnerkc.substack.com/p/can-we-sto...
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Can we stop politicians and officials abusing their powerful positions?
The Jeffrey Epstein and Covid procurement scandals may highlight a gap in the law. A public inquiry in Gibraltar could offer a solution.
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Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
As @adamwagner1.bsky.social's statement is both very important, and quite long - we recommend that you watch it in full, and subscribe to our YouTube channel whilst you are there! 💙💗💜 2/ youtu.be/cuCQcLKrVLg?...
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UK Covid Inquiry - CVF Opening Submission Module 10 “Impact on Society” - 17 Feb 26
YouTube video by Clinically Vulnerable Families
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Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
🚨OPENING SUBMISSIONS 'Impact on Society' - UK Covid-19 Inquiry Adam Wagner KC, on behalf of CVF, identified unequal impacts and that Clinically Vulnerable people cannot be expected to protect themselves. He asks for: Safety Support and Status (under the Equality Act) 1/
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
A superb profile of my vindicated client, Ian McGrail, in today's Times. “There was nobody out there I could turn to. The way they were gunning for me, it was like being surrounded by a pack of wolves.” Having been there, that description is accurate. www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
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Ousted police chief on pressure and ‘vindication’ in Gibraltar row
An official report says Ian McGrail was forced out after ‘sinister’ attempts to interfere in a criminal investigation by the territory’s chief minister
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Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
🚨JOIN US ON THURSDAY EVENING! Join our legal team meeting to discuss our work in advance of the final Covid Inquiry hearings, focused on: 👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏾👫👬 The Impact on Society 👬👫👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏾 💕PLS SHARE♻️ (Link on next post...) 1/
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry CVF Legal team meeting

Clinically Vulnerable Families members are invited to our UK Covid-19 Inquiry update 6-7pm Thursday 12th February

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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
A superb profile of my vindicated client, Ian McGrail, in today's Times. “There was nobody out there I could turn to. The way they were gunning for me, it was like being surrounded by a pack of wolves.” Having been there, that description is accurate. www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
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Ousted police chief on pressure and ‘vindication’ in Gibraltar row
An official report says Ian McGrail was forced out after ‘sinister’ attempts to interfere in a criminal investigation by the territory’s chief minister
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
The UK government has finally broken its silence on the sinister events which happened under the UK’s watch in a British Overseas Territory. www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-w...
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Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament | Adam Wagner KC
The UK government has finally broken its silence on the sinister events which happened under the UK’s watch in a British Overseas Territory. You might think that, given the Mandelson scandal, the UK ...
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Fascinating. And many parallels. Thank you for sharing
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
The UK government has finally broken its silence on the sinister events which happened under the UK’s watch in a British Overseas Territory. www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-w...
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Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament | Adam Wagner KC
The UK government has finally broken its silence on the sinister events which happened under the UK’s watch in a British Overseas Territory. You might think that, given the Mandelson scandal, the UK ...
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
🆕 BLOG A public inquiry found Gibraltar's Chief Minister made 'grossly improper' attempts to interfere in a criminal investigation. Now his government is responsible for implementing reforms to prevent this happening again. Read more ⤵️ www.transparency.org.uk/news/grossly...
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Grossly improper: How Gibraltar's Chief Minister interfered in a criminal investigation
A public inquiry found Gibraltar's Chief Minister made 'grossly improper' attempts to interfere in a criminal investigation – so why is his government responsible for implementing the reforms needed t...
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Doughty Street Chambers @doughtystreet.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to announce that @adamwagner1.bsky.social has been appointed as an Honorary Visiting Professor of Law at The City Law School @citystgeorges.bsky.social, where he will support the School’s academic programmes.
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Adam Wagner KC appointed as an Honorary Visiting Professor of Law at City St George’s, University of London
Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to announce that Adam Wagner KC has been appointed as an Honorary Visiting Professor of
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
I'm delighted to say that I have been appointed as a Visiting Professor of Law at City St George's, University of London, www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-w...
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I'm delighted to say that I have been appointed as an Honorary Visiting Professor of Law at City St George’s, University of London. I have happy memories of spending a year at City University (as...
I'm delighted to say that I have been appointed as an Honorary Visiting Professor of Law at City St George’s, University of London. I have happy memories of spending a year at City University (as it ...
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
The rule of law is a precious and fragile thing www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-w...
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UK must act on Gibraltar Chief Minister's police interference | Adam Wagner KC
The rule of law is a precious and fragile thing. I don’t think I really understood this until I spent over five years acting for the (now) former Commissioner of the Royal Gibraltar Police, Ian McGr...
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
The rule of law is a precious and fragile thing www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-w...
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UK must act on Gibraltar Chief Minister's police interference | Adam Wagner KC
The rule of law is a precious and fragile thing. I don’t think I really understood this until I spent over five years acting for the (now) former Commissioner of the Royal Gibraltar Police, Ian McGr...
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
I think @spinninghugo.bsky.social is basically right about the importance of the ECHR as an international agreement to comply with basic standards. Not sure it’s a social rights instrument though - at least not primarily
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
🔥 🔥 A very strong statement from Transparency International on the McGrail Inquiry has just been published: They say "it would be incredibly risky, maybe even reckless, to leave delivery to Mr Picardo. This is where the UK Government must step in." www.transparency.org.uk/news/grossly...
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Grossly improper: How Gibraltar's Chief Minister interfered in a criminal investigation
A public inquiry found Gibraltar's Chief Minister made 'grossly improper' attempts to interfere in a criminal investigation – so why is his government responsible for implementing the reforms needed t...
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
🔥 🔥 A very strong statement from Transparency International on the McGrail Inquiry has just been published: They say "it would be incredibly risky, maybe even reckless, to leave delivery to Mr Picardo. This is where the UK Government must step in." www.transparency.org.uk/news/grossly...
transparency.org.uk
Grossly improper: How Gibraltar's Chief Minister interfered in a criminal investigation
A public inquiry found Gibraltar's Chief Minister made 'grossly improper' attempts to interfere in a criminal investigation – so why is his government responsible for implementing the reforms needed t...
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Adam Wagner KC @adamwagner1.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
I was pleased to speak to the inestimable @joshuarozenberg.bsky.social about the outcome of the McGrail Inquiry in Gibraltar, including giving my thoughts on the government’s claim to have been “exonerated” (with credit to Lord Atkin and Humpty Dumpty… 🫠) rozenberg.substack.com/p/gibraltar-...
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Gibraltar rocked
Chief minister made ‘grossly improper’ attempt to interfere with police investigation
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Joshua Rozenberg @joshuarozenberg.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Gibraltar’s senior police officer was “in effect… forced out” of his job in 2020 as a result of assertions by the territory’s acting governor and chief minister that they had lost confidence in him, an inquiry by a retired British High Court judge has found. rozenberg.substack.com/p/gibraltar-...
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Gibraltar rocked
Chief minister made ‘grossly improper’ attempt to interfere with police investigation
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