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Leon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Hello… The Kalisher Play. Tickets now on sale. Click link: shorturl.at/7paAG

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

There are some nights where dreams come true, UTV

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AshOfTheShire @ashbayliss.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

theattictheatre.co.uk/shows/two/ The play I’m directing, Jim Cartwright’s Two, is showing at the Attic Theatre in Stratford upon Avon until May 24th. Follow the link for info on how to book

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TWO – The Attic Theatre / Tread the Boards

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Prof Jo Delahunty KC @jdkc.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

It makes being a published author real when this happens- as seen in Wildy’s Bookshop window opposite the RCJ. What a legal institution What an honour. ‘Domestic Abuse in the Family Justice System ‘ By me @ianmcardle.bsky.social @brummybar.bsky.social @ChloëAshley with @AnitaMehta

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Day one, trial listed 11am, defendant produced 3pm. Day 2, prison forget to put defendant on van. But yeah, juries are the problem...

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Celebrating 25yrs since call at Grays Inn tonight, simultaneously don’t feel old enough and yet can’t believe it was that long ago!

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Well this is exciting! I am officially a published author! Huge thanks to Bloomsbury Publishing, Professor Jo Delahunty KC, Ian McCardle and Chloe Ashley for making this happen. Feel free to order here! www.bloomsburyprofessional.com/uk/domestic-...

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Barristers, solicitors, retired judges, and other legal professionals - add your name to our open letter to the Prime Minister to oppose the government's plan to restrict jury trials. Sign your name ➡️ bit.ly/4kMn9DX #JusticeNeedsJuries

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Barrister Philip Vollans, Wendy Morton MP (@wendymorton.bsky.social ) Gurinder Josan MP and barrister Matthew Brooke at Birmingham Crown Court. The MPs also met with representatives from the @midlandcircuit.bsky.social

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Cassia Rowland @cassiarowland.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

NEW REPORT: the gov’s proposals for judge-only trials will deliver only marginal savings and distract from the real route out of this crisis: reversing recent falls in court productivity.

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Trial and error?: The impact of restricting jury trials on court demand | Institute for Government

The government’s reforms will unlock only relatively modest reductions in demand.

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Clemmie wishes you all a Happy and Healthy 2026

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Ben Knight @benjamin-knight.com · 20/12/2025

Finally! An accurate explanation of the courts backlog from journalists! And you'll notice that juries have absolutely F all to do with it! This is correct. Lammy and Leveson etc are not telling you the truth in their PR campaign to ruin the CJS yet more.

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How did the courts backlog get so bad?

There are now 79,600 outsanding criminal cases in England and Wales - a record high. BBC Verify looks at how we got here.

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Justice needs juries. Write to your MP to oppose the restriction of jury trials. Download the template ➡️ bit.ly/4pnfz4o #JusticeNeedsJuries #WriteToYourMP

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Honouring one of Birmingham’s finest

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Why can’t my commute to work be like this every day?

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Working from home, the dog has resolutely ignored me all morning. I make myself lunch, suddenly she’s my new best friend.

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Is there a more “Bank Holiday job” than sorting out the kitchen drawers?

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

How do I still know every word to The Chicken Song? #TOTP

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Is there a greater look of disgust than that from a bulldog with whom you won’t share lunch?

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

An honour to attend a Garden Party, with thanks to the Bar Council for the nomination

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Tune in to Michael Portillo’s Railway Journeys to see my husband talking about his passion for Tolkien at Sarehole Mill- tonight 6.30pm BBC2

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

If you're planning your travel to Birmingham for Bar Conference 2025 we've got a great offer for you from our travel partner. TrainSplit is offering all event attendees £10 back on their train travel when booking through the TrainSplit app. Find out more www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Turn off the news, ignore worries about International Trade, just enjoy a picture of our magnolia tree in full bloom!

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Caitlin Moran @mscaitlinmoran.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

After doing various news-shows last week, talking about Adolesence, I had so many people asking for more advice on teenage boys, I wrote this: www.mumsnet.com/articles/adv...

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Caitlin Moran: "My 5 pieces of advice for parents of teen boys" | Mumsnet

In the wake of Adolescence, journalist, broadcaster and author Caitlin Moran reveals her five essential tips for how to talk to, and raise, teenage boys.

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Max Hardy @maxjlhardy.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I've written a blog attempting to offer some answers to 'Adolescence': thepaternitytest.blogspot.com/2025/03/atte...

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

If you are preparing your silk application and would like some support, take a look at our silk mentoring service. Or, if you are a KC and would like to help someone through the process, we welcome new mentors. Find out more: www.barcouncil.org.uk/support-for-...

Thinking of applying for silk? Apply for a silk mentor

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

To mark International Women's Day tomorrow, Chair Barbara Mills KC and other women leaders in law share their advice for the next generation of lawyers in @legalcheek.bsky.social Barbara Mills KC shares the 3 things that have made a real difference to her over the years⬇️ Read more bit.ly/4hkpoel

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

📣 Important announcement! @thebarcouncil.bsky.social practising certificate renewal portal is now open. When renewing your practising certificate, you have the opportunity to donate to Advocate.   If you can, please consider donating. 🔎 Find out more on our website: bit.ly/ATP2025

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Ah- that moment when you are CVP linking from a room in one court building to another, and the motion sensitive lights go out, plunging you in darkness- only to come back on when you start waving like a lunatic.

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Part 1 of the sentencing review echoes our concerns about how we got here and the scale of the problem. We're at a point of crisis and we agree: change is needed now. Long sentences aren't always the right long-term solution. Radical thinking is required. Read our full statement: bit.ly/3EIcwkJ

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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Intermediate courts aren't the answer. Changing the fundamental structure of delivering criminal justice is not a principled response to a crisis that wasn't caused by that structure in the first place. We've set out alternative recommendations in our submission to Leveson's review⬇️ bit.ly/4hnvOKT

Image of the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, commonly known as the Old Bailey, with a statue on top, under a clear blue sky. Overlay text states 'Juryless trials ‘not the answer’ to court crisis, Bar Council warns.'

Quote by Barbara Mills KC about the justice system, advocating for alternative approaches to intermediate courts. Quote is displayed in a pink square with quotation marks.

Image displaying a quote by Michelle Heeley KC from the Bar Council Leveson review working group. The text calls for criminal justice system reform, advocating for a focus on alternatives to incarceration and prioritization of mental health and drug addiction issues.

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Guess where the warmest spot in the house is…

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Greg Proops @gregproops.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Tony Slattery May he find peace❤️ #TonySlattery

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

En route to a conference and checking directions, spotted this gem on Google Maps- surely this isn’t real?

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The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) @themerl.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

we're thrilled to share that we've started the year with a new addition to our team! he's extremely smart, capable, charming, persuasive, and boasts a wealth of museum experience

Feathers McGraw (a penguin with a rubber glove for a hat, or a chicken depending on who you ask) stands outside the entrance of The Museum of English Rural Life.

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

First day back at school, rushing to get boys out of car with kit bags etc. Naturally youngest thinks this is the best time to tell me that dolphins eat puffa fish so they can get high. Fascinating information and exactly what I needed to know at 8.22am

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

A little news to start 2025! Very excited and privileged to become Head of the chambers I first started as a Pupil in.

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

The dog is keeping a close eye on me, making sure I’m working.

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

I’ve collected cufflinks since coming to the Bar. Inordinately pleased with this display box - only difficulty will be choosing which pair to where each day now that I can see them all properly!

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Clemmie hopes that Father Christmas brought you all that wanted!

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

We’ve had to put this out to apologise to the neighbourhood dogs…

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Lot of working from home today if Bham International is anything to go by!

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Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Once again the dog refuses to acknowledge we have moved her basket in order to accommodate the Christmas tree.

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