Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Please tell me you're not wearing a kimono? 040
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Finally had chance to sit and read this whilst on holiday, devoured it in a day. Damn you @barristersecret.bsky.social and your never ending talent! 120
Reposted by Michelle Heeley KCLeon Kazakos @leonkazakos.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Hello… The Kalisher Play. Tickets now on sale. Click link: shorturl.at/7paAG 011
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 20/05/2026There are some nights where dreams come true, UTV 010
Reposted by Michelle Heeley KCAshOfTheShire @ashbayliss.bsky.social · 14/05/2026theattictheatre.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 booktheattictheatre.co.ukTWO – The Attic Theatre / Tread the Boards 001
Reposted by Michelle Heeley KCProf Jo Delahunty KC @jdkc.bsky.social · 24/03/2026It 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 011
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Day one, trial listed 11am, defendant produced 3pm. Day 2, prison forget to put defendant on van. But yeah, juries are the problem... 040
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Celebrating 25yrs since call at Grays Inn tonight, simultaneously don’t feel old enough and yet can’t believe it was that long ago! 060
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Well 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-... 181
Reposted by Michelle Heeley KCThe Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 20/02/2026Barristers, 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 14328
Reposted by Michelle Heeley KCThe Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Barrister 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 101
Reposted by Michelle Heeley KCCassia Rowland @cassiarowland.bsky.social · 22/01/2026NEW 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.instituteforgovernment.org.ukTrial and error?: The impact of restricting jury trials on court demand | Institute for GovernmentThe government’s reforms will unlock only relatively modest reductions in demand. 614980
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Now that I confirm they do do, they wear ermine from October til Easter, then switch to summer robes 010
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 21/01/2026As a Midland Circuiteer I confirm that is the version known on our circuit! 140
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Did you read the article in The Guardian about how they made that? It’s been in my head ever since! 120
Reposted by Michelle Heeley KCThe Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 11/01/2026Properly funding the court system would clear the backlog even more quickly. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comSlashing jury trials could clear courts backlog within a decade, says LammyExclusive: Lord chancellor urges MPs to back judge-only trials in thousands of criminal cases in England and Wales 1842225
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 01/01/2026Clemmie wishes you all a Happy and Healthy 2026 060
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 30/12/2025It was the R V Brown question you did wasn’t it? 120
Reposted by Michelle Heeley KCBen Knight @benjamin-knight.com · 20/12/2025Finally! 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.bbc.co.ukHow 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. 183
Reposted by Michelle Heeley KCThe Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Justice needs juries. Write to your MP to oppose the restriction of jury trials. Download the template ➡️ bit.ly/4pnfz4o #JusticeNeedsJuries #WriteToYourMP 154
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 31/10/2025My husband (age 45) couldn’t wait to take our senior school age kids trick or treating! 000
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 21/10/2025I think she says “anxiety” if it’s the trailer where she’s packing her school bag? 110
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Why can’t my commute to work be like this every day? 010
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 30/06/2025Working from home, the dog has resolutely ignored me all morning. I make myself lunch, suddenly she’s my new best friend. 030
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 24/05/2025Is there a more “Bank Holiday job” than sorting out the kitchen drawers? 140
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 09/05/2025😂 I also sang along Rock me Amadeus, in German, and then gave it my all for the Whitney hit The Greatest love of all!! 010
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 09/05/2025How do I still know every word to The Chicken Song? #TOTP 240
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Is there a greater look of disgust than that from a bulldog with whom you won’t share lunch? 020
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 07/05/2025An honour to attend a Garden Party, with thanks to the Bar Council for the nomination 161
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 26/04/2025I think they’ve always been for the criminal Bar because we only have them in long, multi handed cases and you don’t really get them at the civil Bar- and Family has never had the tradition 120
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 25/04/2025Tune in to Michael Portillo’s Railway Journeys to see my husband talking about his passion for Tolkien at Sarehole Mill- tonight 6.30pm BBC2 000
Reposted by Michelle Heeley KCThe Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 17/04/2025If 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... 011
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 15/04/2025I think season 6 has more variety - the best episode with Once more with Feeling, and some of the absolute worst such as Doublemeat Palace! But 4 comes close! 100
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 04/04/2025www.linkedin.com/posts/midlan...linkedin.comPlease share the Midland Circuit Scholarship Scheme for prospective BPTC… | Midland CircuitPlease share the Midland Circuit Scholarship Scheme for prospective BPTC students. Click the link below to access the application form: https://lnkd.in/ekaM4Wph University of Birmingham University... 023
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Turn off the news, ignore worries about International Trade, just enjoy a picture of our magnolia tree in full bloom! 030
Reposted by Michelle Heeley KCCaitlin Moran @mscaitlinmoran.bsky.social · 03/04/2025After 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...mumsnet.comCaitlin Moran: "My 5 pieces of advice for parents of teen boys" | MumsnetIn the wake of Adolescence, journalist, broadcaster and author Caitlin Moran reveals her five essential tips for how to talk to, and raise, teenage boys. 47110
Reposted by Michelle Heeley KCMax Hardy @maxjlhardy.bsky.social · 21/03/2025I've written a blog attempting to offer some answers to 'Adolescence': thepaternitytest.blogspot.com/2025/03/atte... 53710
Reposted by Michelle Heeley KCThe Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 14/03/2025If 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-... 001
Reposted by Michelle Heeley KCThe Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 07/03/2025To 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 031
Reposted by Michelle Heeley KCAdvocate @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 013
Michelle Heeley KC @brummybar.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Park at Snow Hill station, then walk onto Colmore Row, you’ve got The Ivy, Damscena, Goucho, Pasture and San Carlo all off it 110