barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Impecunious drunk-driving barrister who failed to report conviction for 4 years and drove twice whilst disqualified is disbarred. www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/... 010
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialThe Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 07/07/2026NEW at The Empty City On FIFA overturning the Balogun suspension A parable of a clever lawyer and a wise lawyer emptycity.substack.com/p/on-fifa-ov... 813943
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 08/03/2026It's not just abut juries: the Courts & Tribunals Bill will institutionalise injustice in the Magistrates Courts too. barristerblogger.com/2026/03/08/3...barristerblogger.comIt’s not just about juries: The Courts and Tribunals Bill will institutionalise injustice in the Magistrates CourtsThe Second Reading debate on the Courts and Tribunals Bill is taking place tomorrow. The Government hopes for a speedy passage of this legislation through Parliament, perhaps even before the May el… 032
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialNick Diable @defencebrief.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Oh dear. He's gonna have to give up his title of the Prince of Darkness. Soon he'll just be plain old Peter Mountbatten-Darkness. www.ft.com/content/778e...ft.comPeter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public officeMove comes after details of peer’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein revealed in US justice department documents 2229
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Alev Scott's "Cash Cow", a disturbing expose of the donor egg, donor milk & surrogacy industries, is published tomorrow. In this extract she visits Northern Cyprus. www.thetimes.com/article/1c11... 053
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialGovernor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 24/01/2026I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now. 59884675313365
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialThe Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 23/01/2026From the official White House account, not realising that penguins are Antarctica not the Arctic. The White House also saying penguins and Trump have the same sized feet. 39363121
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialCharlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Canada sent so many dedicated young people into the hellfire of Kandahar to help the United States. Now they ridicule us. JD Vance says he is tired of our "sob stories". Trump says they never needed us. Never again, America, Never again. 1401891682
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialSean Jones KC @seanjones.org · 19/01/2026Being prepared to go to war with your closest allies because you were not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize does seem like the clearest possible vindication of the decision that you didn’t deserve it. 235282
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 17/01/2026A fantastic opportunity. Roger Dodd - joint author of the seminal Pozner and Dodd on cross-examination - is giving a 2 day advocacy training course at 4 Paper Buildings in April. Yes, I know $3500 is a lot of money, but it will be worth it. www.doddlawclinic.com/all-trial-cl...doddlawclinic.comLIVE AT 4PB CHAMBERS, LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23-24, 2026 — Dodd Trial Skills ClinicJoin us for our in-person Clinic at 4PB Chambers in London, England on April 23-24, 2026. $3,500 USD (£2,500 GBP) 110
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialThe Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 15/01/2026This is simply a lie. Labour knew precisely the scale of the crisis in the criminal courts. Everybody did. The backlog was a matter of public record. But Labour’s manifesto did not contain a *single* idea to address the problems. And then their cuts to sitting days made the backlog even worse. 1225679
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Joshua Rozenberg on Geoffery Rivlin's "evisceration" of the Lammy plans. open.substack.com/pub/rozenber...open.substack.comRadical and revolutionaryFormer judge eviscerates Lammy’s planned jury reforms 132
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialTristan Kirk @kirkkorner.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Child rape trial delayed after a plug explodes under the prosecutor's bench Sparks flying, strong smell of burning, a lawyer lucky not to have been electrocuted But in a sign of how we simply cope with terrible court decay, the prosecutor took a minute, moved along the bench & got on with case prep 611821
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 13/01/2026For those of us for whom it's never quite the right time to throw things away, it's good to learn from this lovely obituary that Munby's room was "unimaginably untidy, like a scene from Gormenghast." 083
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 11/01/2026If this isn't Fascism, what is? This from @davidaaronovitch.bsky.social on the Minneapolis shooting is very good indeed. (And it's well worth a paid subscription to his Substack). open.substack.com/pub/davidaar... 040
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 10/01/2026How KGB spy Aldrich Ames, who died in prison a few days ago, repeatedly sailed through CIA lie detector tests. www.thetimes.com/article/f9c4... 020
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialSpinningHugo @spinninghugo.bsky.social · 09/01/2026Turner/Constable exhibit. Only painting behind perspex so that you cant see it properly because of the reflection. A condition imposed by the gallery lending to the Tate. Presumably, other galleries are now refusing to lend at all. Thanks a lot Just Stop Oil. 3254
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialBellingcat @bellingcat.com · 08/01/2026We've analysed this video of the shooting of Renee Nicole Good yesterday in Minneapolis frame-by-frame to highlight the positioning of the gun and phone in the ICE agent's hands. Video: @minnesotareformer.com with annotations by Bellingcat 25654122599
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialThe Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 09/01/2026NEW Death in Minnesota The significance of the reaction to the killing of Renee Nicole Good By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th... 524796
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialNOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 08/01/2026In Gorgan, the military administration building is reportedly on fire, new footage shows a significant blaze. With Iran under a total internet and mobile blackout, only scattered clips are making it out. At this point, we can only guess what’s really unfolding on the ground. 5421100
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialOSINTRadar @osintradar.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Iran has completely lost connectivity, and no information is coming due to a nationwide internet shutdown 15325
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialHelga54 @helga54.bsky.social · 12/10/2025Blog by my favourite go-to barrister @barristerblog.bsky.social , on the use of biased "experts" at trial. This relates to a murder case 38 years ago. Resonates with me re my current appeal, also Lucy Letby. barristerblogger.com/2025/10/08/p...barristerblogger.comPeter Sullivan: wrongly gaoled for 38 years by junk science and a complacent justice systemJust before midnight on Friday August 1st 1986 Diane Sindall, a 21 year old florist, ran out of petrol on a Birkenhead roundabout. She got out of her car and went to look for a 24 hour petrol stati… 053
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialLizzie Dearden @lizziedearden.bsky.social · 08/10/2025The Manchester synagogue attacker called 999 and pledged allegiance to Isis before being shot dead, the police have said His tactics mirrored advice issued by Isis through official propaganda on the use of vehicles and knives, and announcing allegiance before death www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/w...nytimes.comBritish Synagogue Attacker Pledged Allegiance to ISIS, Police Say 271
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialMark Elliott @profmarkelliott.bsky.social · 08/10/2025New post | On China, the Official Secrets Act and 'enemies': Is the Prime Minister wrong? publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/10/08/o...publiclawforeveryone.comOn China, the Official Secrets Act and ‘enemies’: Is the Prime Minister wrong?The Prime Minister has claimed that his government’s hands are tied in relation to whether China constituted an ‘enemy’ for the purpose of a now-dropped criminal prosecution under… 075
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 08/10/2025The dreadful case of Peter Sullivan has had the attention it deserves. It was one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British history and I've written about it. barristerblogger.com/2025/10/08/p...barristerblogger.comPeter Sullivan: wrongly gaoled for 38 years by junk science and a complacent justice systemJust before midnight on Friday August 1st 1986 Diane Sindall, a 21 year old florist, ran out of petrol on a Birkenhead roundabout. She got out of her car and went to look for a 24 hour petrol stati… 0103
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialSean Jones KC @seanjones.org · 03/10/2025This is, objectively, insane. 66715
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialLizzie Dearden @lizziedearden.bsky.social · 03/10/2025The Manchester synagogue attacker was under investigation for rape and had been released on police bail Jihad al-Shamie also had a criminal record, but the offences were unrelated to terrorism and he was not a "subject of interest" for the security services www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/w...nytimes.comManchester Synagogue Terrorist Was Under Investigation for Rape 43215
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialTom Scott @tom--scott.bsky.social · 27/09/2025The former leader of Reform in Wales, Nathan Gill, has been convicted of taking bribes from Oleg Voloshyn to promote the interests of Putin - the leader Farage said he most admires. Here’s Farage with Voloshyn’s wife. If Gill had been a close associate of Jeremy Corbyn this might be bigger news. 9241142
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialThe Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 21/09/2025Today is 21 September, traditionally the date equidistant between the dates when Aston Villa score their two league goals each year. 1621111
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialThe Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 19/09/2025NEW Has the government overreached in using terrorism law against Palestine Action? A disclosed MI5 document indicates that the basis for proscription may be weak By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th... 29618307
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 18/09/2025NI Court of Appeal quashes convictions of men accused of plan to bomb RUC fooball club. Votes in NICA were 2-1. In E&W Court of Appeal (Crim) there are almost never dissenters. Is the practice different in NI? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 010
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialThe Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 05/09/2025NEW Meme cases and the failure of public legal information The discussions around cases such as Lucy Connolly and the Epping asylum hotel show ready access to accurate and reliable material is not enough By me at @prospectmagazine.co.uk www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th... 510341
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialDr Carole McCartney 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ @ctmccartney.bsky.social · 17/09/2025nysfocus.com/2025/09/16/a...nysfocus.comInside the AG’s Conviction Review Bureau: 5 TakeawaysA once-touted statewide conviction review unit lacks independence, authority, and transparency — and Albany hasn’t moved to fix it. 011
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialBarred and Boujee aka Madiba Dennie @audrelawdamercy.blacksky.app · 19/06/2025this is like. calling your teacher mom x1000 😬😬😬 1313111
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Will Lucy Connolly win her appeal against sentence? My latest post. barristerblogger.com/2025/05/18/w...barristerblogger.comWill Lucy Connolly win her appeal against sentence?Lucy Connolly’s appeal against sentence was heard on 15th May. Somewhat unusually for an appeal against sentence she was not given an immediate decision. The three judges hearing the case have rese… 136616
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 23/04/2025I'm sure we can safely rely on the Chinese to tell us if slaves were used in the making of the solar panels. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...thetimes.comMiliband to ban Chinese ‘slave-trade’ solar panelsOpposition from Labour MPs has forced a ban on panels linked to Uighur slave labour, putting about 40% of Britain’s solar industry at risk 120
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 20/04/2025Trump's insane tariffs have started a cascade of economic & political consequences & eventually to a 3rd attempt at impeachment, predicts Niall Ferguson. www.thetimes.com/comment/colu... 010
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialChris Dale @chrisdaleoxford.bsky.social · 20/04/2025I half-remembered Dudley Moore singing a well-known song with a famous star and reducing her to helpless laughter as they sang. Took me a while to find it - "If I fell in love with you" with Cilla Black www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb3x...youtube.comCilla Black - If I FeelYouTube video by The Old Tube Chanel 4154
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Matt is just a sublime cartoonist. Never cruel but always clever and sometimes, as here, wonderfully inventive. How does he do it, day in day out? The man's simply a genius. 051
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Oh dear Toby Carvery. This could be your Ratners moment. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04...telegraph.co.ukToby Carvery admits chopping down 400-year-old oak treeEnfield council reports criminal damage to police as residents say the loss of heritage tree is ‘devastating’ 3132
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialSteve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 11/04/2025The Kremlin has confirmed that Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff has landed in Russia. 3011729
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 09/04/2025This is a very interesting judgment, on the failings of the paediatric medical expert, the cross-examination skills of Jo Delahunty KC and the serious limitations and dangers of the use of Language Line for medical interpreters. LB Croydon v. D [2024] EWFC 438. www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWF...bailii.orgLB Croydon v D (Critical Scrutiny of the Paedeatric Overview) [2024] EWFC 438 (20 September 2024) 200
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 07/04/2025The stock market has crashed but the daffodils in Farndale remain very jocund. 140
barristerblog.bsky.social @barristerblog.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Russell Brand charged with rape. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04...telegraph.co.ukRussell Brand charged with rapeActor and comedian also charged with oral rape and sexual assault following Metropolitan Police investigation 020
Reposted by @barristerblog.bsky.socialHeard Island Government @heardislandgov.bsky.social · 03/04/2025It’s 9am TFT time here, and citizens are already gathering to protest Tariffs by the United States. Our plain clothes Officer Penguins are attempting to maintain calm, but unfortunately we keep losing them in the crowd. 173105813923
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