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Tim Reedy

@elitelipreader.bsky.social
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Expert forensic lipreader. Trusted by legal and law enforcement professionals. I can lipread video footage without sound and create court-admissible transcripts. www.elitelipreader.com

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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
During court cross-examination a forensic lipreader may be asked about margin of error in the assignment. All cases are undertaken without context (eg knowledge of the crime or reading any statements). This prevents bias creeping in.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published the CCTV Code of Practice. This is guidance on the correct use of CCTV systems. Compliance with this code is vital to ensure that any footage is admissible as evidence in court.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
For CCTV to be admissible in court, it must be obtained lawfully. For example, the CCTV systems (including signage) installed for legitimate reasons such as crime prevention or public safety.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
With good CCTV, the forensic lipreader can create a structured report compliant with legal standards, showing methodology, reasoning and limits.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
CCTV footage as evidence is subject to the Data Protection Act 2018. All footage must be processed lawfully to protect the rights and freedoms of individuals.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
The rejection criteria for CCTV footage are segments with poor pixellation, blurring or obstruction. Forensic lipreaders who cannot sight any lip movement cannot create a transcript.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Without proper analysis, informal interpretation becomes highly unreliable. Quality forensic lipreading replaces assumptions with demonstrable evidence.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Forensic lipreading can be misunderstood. CCTV conditions such as low resolution, compression, poor angles can obscure these details.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
A court-admissible transcript highlights any disputes related to conflicting accounts which would otherwise go unnoticed.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Forensic lipreading can find vital information from muted or poor quality footage. For example, a conversation in a bar or an argument in the street.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
CCTV interpretation with forensic lipreading supports court-admissible testimony; transcripts can clarify intent, identity or motive in all cases.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
A CCTV transcript can help legal firms win cases. CCTV footage without sound can be a vital witness to a crime scene.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
A beautiful & modernised version of a French proverb to sum up the relationship with a deaf lipreader: “Les paroles s’envolent, les écris restent…” (“Spoken words fly away but lip movements remain to be read…”) #FrenchProverbs #Lipreading
A romantic moment at a dinner table; happy woman hugs her boyfriend after his marriage proposal.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
That moment when you forgot to shut the office door before that important Zoom meeting… #ZoomFail #Unprofessional
Dog sitting at desk staring into open laptop.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
“Lipreading is like doing a crossword puzzle with half the clues missing…” (Quote unknown).
Three women on a sofa; the first woman talks; the second woman watches the third woman listening on…
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Kate Bod @katebod.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Thanks to @stagetext.bsky.social for providing captions for Fawlty Towers in the West End last night. @sohotheatre.bsky.social could learn from @nimaxtheatres.bsky.social & get captioned performances on so @elitelipreader.bsky.social & other #Deaf folk can access the new theatre in Walthamstow.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
The words ‘seventeen’ and ‘seventy’ have similar lip patterns. Words with similar lip patterns are called #homophenes #LipreadingAwarenessWeek #Communication
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Deaf lipreaders can misunderstand shop assistants. In this picture a lady learns in her receipt that the handbag in the sale was actually £50.00 & not £15.00. Words such as ‘fifty’ & ‘fifteen’ have similar lip shapes. These are examples of #homophenes #LipreadingAwarenessWeek
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
French does have a few proverbs about lips, silence & speech that can be adapted beautifully for #LipreadingAwarenessWeek “Les yeux sont le miroir de l’âme” (the eyes are the mirror of the soul)…just as lipreading uses the power of sight to access words.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
The French proverb, “lire les lèvres, c’est entendre avec les yeux…” translates as “…to read lips is to hear with the eyes…” I think this is a succinct representation of lipreader friendship. #LipreadingAwarenessWeek #Communication #Accessibility #Lipreading
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
“Accessibility is not about convenience. It is also about dignity…” (Author unknown). #LipreadingAwarenessWeek #Lipreading #Communication
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
“The most important things are not said but seen!” (Author unknown). Today is the start of Lipreading Awareness Week! #LipreadingAwarenessWeek #communication #accessibility
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
How can CCTV transcripts turn the tide for legal firms? Discover the role they play in case outcomes! Read more: wix.to/ytcwgOE #LegalTech #CCTV
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How CCTV transcripts help legal firms win cases.
In today's digital age, CCTV footage without sound can be a crucial witness to a crime scene and without a transcript from silent video evidence, it cannot be used in court. Who should lawyers approac...
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
#Throwback to the first time I was cross-questioned in court during the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial in Sydney, Australia (Dec 2023) which was viewed by 10.8k viewers on the court’s #YouTube channel. #ForensicLipreading #Legal Here are some #testimonials
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Kate Bod @katebod.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Love, love, loved Jimmy, the one-man play about Jimmy Connors @parktheatrelondon.bsky.social. And thankyou @Stagetext.bsky.social for providing captions and making it accessible for #Deaf people. (@elitelipreader.bsky.social)
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Good morning! I hope you are all very well. This week we are celebrating the anniversary of the movie, ‘Jaws’… #Jaws #MovieAnniversaries
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Want to learn about my role as a forensic lipreader? Last week I was interviewed by the #MathrubhumiNews of India… shorturl.at/vgg9Z
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Career idea for deaf people: Consider becoming a forensic lipreader and working for international law firms, just like Tim Reedy!
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Forensic lipreading serves as a crucial tool in legal investigations, offering insights often missed. Dive into the details here: wix.to/yhAT9rx #ForensicScience #LegalTech
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Does forensic lipreading support legal investigations?
Does forensic lipreading deliver in legal investigations? • Forensic lipreading is used by law enforcement and legal firms to scrutinise CCTV footage without sound to create court-admissible transcrip...
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Kate Bod @katebod.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Walthamstow artist Anna Alcock. Before she died she set up this Go Fund account to raise money for her children. Share and donate if you can. t.co/99TQ0p4x4g
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https://gofund.me/395bb750
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Happy 16th Birthday to our crown prince and ex-Celia Hammond rescue cat Waylon. He is celebrating with a Gourmet breakfast with his bestie, Jasmine…
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
The darkened office of the happiest weekend-working forensic lipreader. My iMac is actually much bigger than it looks! #ForensicLipreading #BehindTheScenes
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
What I look like after a day of forensic lipreading…and more of the same over the weekend… #ForensicLipreaderLife #EyesOnEveryWord #LipreadingModeOff
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Good morning! I hope you’re having a great day!
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Wolf Conservation Center 🐺 @nywolforg.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
The best howls inspire others 🐺
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Wolf Conservation Center 🐺 @nywolforg.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Fighting for a world with more howls 🐺
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Coko @cccoko.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
I enjoy watching our Bluejay visits, especially. Peanuts for breakfast this morning. We try to keep our feeders filled with goodies for all of our delightful visitors. They're all fun to watch. 🪶🌿🍃 #springtime #birdphotography 🪶 #Photography 📷
My photo of a Bluejay selecting a whole peanut from my birdfeeder this morning.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Good morning! I hope you are up with the lark to soak up the gorgeous sunshine!
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
It might be cloudy today…here’s some inspiration!
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Wolf Conservation Center 🐺 @nywolforg.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
GM! 😁
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Frank & Joe 🇨🇦 @thehardyboycats.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Glamour model Joe, working his angles
A well fed brown tabby cat sitting in a big armchair strewn with white blankets. He has one fat polydactyl paw on the chair beside his belly and the other rested on his fluffy hip area. He looks like he’s posing his heart out.
#CatsOfBlueSky
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Such a lovely day today across the UK! Hope you are having a great day, too!
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Happy International Beaver Day!
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Good morning to you! Jasmine and I are up with the lark!
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
When this cat sees my cat on its way to ask questions… #SafetyFirst
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Good morning! A beautiful day…perfect weather for checking out the weird and wonderful!
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
My favourite time of day is supper (although breakfast is, too).😄 Here is a healthy and delicious recipe. Easy to prepare and dish up!😋 www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/heal...
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Healthy chicken burritos
Use storecupboard ingredients and leftovers to make this nutritious and easy Mexican-style lunch. The filling for the burritos can be made ahead
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Tea breaks are sacred. Are you having one mid-morning, lunchtime or into the last leg of your working day? #relaxation #teabreaks jyyna.co.uk/tea-break/
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Understanding The Significance Of Tea Breaks In Workplace Culture
Tea breaks are essential in workplace culture, offering moments for relaxation and socialising, fostering connections among colleagues while boosting productivity and well-being. Embracing this tradit...
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
A few hours into your freelance workday—are you #stayingproductive …? Read this article about developing a #worklifebalance …you’ll realise self-care has never been more important… #StressAwarenessMonth www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-ment...
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Work-life balance
Work-life balance - how do I know if my work-life balance is unhealthy, helping yourself, how your workplace can help.
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Tim Reedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
It’s #StressAwareness month. Do you have a #selfcare plan especially if you work from home? www.verywellmind.com/self-care-st...
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5 Types of Self-Care for Every Area of Your Life
Self-care is a conscious act people take to promote their physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health. Learn how to practice good self-care by discovering the different types.
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Wolf Conservation Center 🐺 @nywolforg.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Wildlife is worth fighting for 🐺 #StandForCoyotes #CoexistWithCoyotes
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