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Mike Hall @mikehall314.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We’ve announced the first three speakers for Viewport. Jake Archibald works at @firefox.com on web standards and developer relations, and will be presenting for us in May. Buy now at viewportconf.org and RT this to spread the word. Independent web events are so vital for the web.

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Emma McClure @emma-mcclure.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

www.justgiving.com/campaign/rac... I will be taking part in the first full marathon run in a working prison on Friday alongside prisoners who will be making their first attempt at the distance after training hard through the summer. Any donations or shares gratefully received ☺️

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Race Against Time- Prison Reform Trust X HMP Liverpool Marathon

The Prison Reform Trust is proud to partner with HMP Liverpool Physical Education Instructors to host the first ever full marathon inside a British prison.

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Emma McClure @emma-mcclure.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Im obviously happy that the ending of IPPs has been announced but I am thinking about Matthew today while we await a firm update as to how the termination of all IPPs will actually be progressed. #freeipps #justiceforipps

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Emma McClure @emma-mcclure.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

BBC News - PC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release scheme www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... The biggest news here is that the Prime Minister has announced a plan to introduce legislation to finally terminate IPP sentences by the end of this parliament.

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PC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces early release scheme changes

Andy Burnham tells BBC Breakfast anyone convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the early release scheme in the Sentencing Act.

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The Howard League @thehowardleague.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Flaw in the IPP system: "An offender who spent nearly 18 years in prison as the result of a legal error has been freed by the Court of Appeal." rozenberg.substack.com/p/flaw-in-th…

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Flaw in the IPP system

Offender imprisoned for extra 18 years before legal error spotted and put right

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Emma McClure @emma-mcclure.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The Court of Appeal has quashed an unlawful Imprisonment for Public Protection sentence imposed nearly 20 years ago www.solicitorsjournal.com/sjarticle/co...

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Court quashes unlawful IPP sentence

The Court of Appeal has quashed an unlawful Imprisonment for Public Protection sentence imposed nearly 20 years ago

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Emma Monk @monkemma.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This is not misinformation. That's what I normally cover - something out of context, an opinion quoted as fact, or a deliberate misinterpretation... This is none of those. This is full-on disinformation. Because that is NOT from the Express. It is entirely fake😱 🧵 1/10

Lembit Opik tweet:

Burnham's big migration plan: take 4,000 stranded migrants from Ceuta, bring them to the UK and put them up in luxury hotels. Americans look at Europe in despair.

Express Headline: Burnham's migrant, Campbell, 1,000 stranded in Ceuta to be brought to UK. The Prime Minister proposes flying thousands of stranded migrants from Spanish enclave to Britain and housing them in London hotels.

Monk Debunked stamp on top of both

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Legal C @legalclaret.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Rather concerningly, the lawyer for the Tate brothers has confused “extradition” with “execution”. Young lawyers note - be careful not to do this in court.

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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I have enormous sympathy with people angry that the political vandalism of our prison system is forcing the (even earlier) release of prisoners. It is a scandal. But deciding who does and does not get released on the basis of the volume of public outcry at their crime is the road to madness.

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Legal C @legalclaret.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I read several biographies of criminals, including the very worst. I have also spoken to plenty. I have never heard from or read of anyone who would prefer to be in Broadmoor.

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Legal C @legalclaret.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

This disingenuous commentary doesn’t help anyone. Frauds start unravelling pretty quickly. That you apparently cannot afford to put your oven or treat yourself is quickly undermined by the question “so why are you spending £50 per week on petrol?” Then, it turns out, she has an agent and /1

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Michael Marshall @mrmmarsh.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Have you seen those green bus and taxi ads for British Supplements? They've claimed their products treat cancer, encourage customers to distrust regulators, and reply to negative reviews by calling reviewers "femboys". And they're emblazoned across public transport in every major city in the country

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The Howard League @thehowardleague.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Important changes to the rules in relation to licence termination for people on IPP sentences come into force today. So we've updated our legal guide, 'Terminating your IPP licence'. Download it here: howardleague.org/publications/termi…

Cover page of a legal guide titled 'Terminating your IPP licence' with logos of Howard League for Penal Reform, Prison Reform Trust and the Prisoners' Advice Service.

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Emma McClure @emma-mcclure.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

www.justgiving.com/page/emmarun... Manchester half today. A lot of work post injury when I thought I might not run again 😭. This time next year I'll be in the middle of a *slightly* longer jog for Children With Cancer/ my 40th birthday. Im about to get quite annoying about it. Sorry (im not sorry)

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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Artificial Intelligence and legal work - a crucial case to read There was a routine court application which would usually go through on nod, but the judge suspected something was not right and asked questions, and this then came out. If you must use AI, be careful. www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...

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Emma Monk @monkemma.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

OK, so Helen Whately and the Express are doubling down and going all out hysterical at this point...🙄 They've actually "calculated" the state benefits a man with ELEVEN WIVES could claim!! And this time, they've done it behind a paywalled article🤷‍♀️ But don't worry, I got behind it!🤓 🧵1/20

Express Headline:
'Astonishing!' Fury that men with multiple wives are allowed to claim extra estate benefits.
The Conservatives have vowed to ban husbands with multiple wives from claiming extra welfare benefits, closing a loophole that costs taxpayers thousands.

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The Howard League @thehowardleague.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

In January 2026, the Sentencing Act received Royal Assent after swift passage through Parliament. Here are the key changes and when these changes will begin: howardleague.org/blog/what-is-chang… #SentencingAct2026

What is changing under the Sentencing Act 2026? And when?

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Emma Monk @monkemma.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Well, that Express headline was always going to raise a few eyebrows!😳 Starmer is responsible for embracing polygamy to appease Muslims, and so he's increasing their benefits?? That's the implication. After all, this "started in April", right? Wrong! 🧵1/25

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DWP increases benefits for husbands with 2 or more wives - Started in April

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ESC Liverpool @escliverpool.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Tickets to the European Skeptics Congress 2026 are now on sale. Europe’s leading gathering for science, skepticism and critical thinking returns to the UK for the first time for over a decade. Visit escliverpool.org/tickets to secure yours now.

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ESC Liverpool 2026 | European Skeptics Congress | 16-18 October 2026

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ESC Liverpool @escliverpool.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Excited to announce our early bird tickets will be on sale next week!

Image of the Liver Building in Liverpool along with text announcing that early bird tickets for ESC Liverpool go on sale at 10am BST on 6th May 2026.

Tickets can be bought at https://escliverpool.org

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Crime Girl @crimegirl.co.uk · 20/04/2026

Devastated to learn that Giles died at the weekend. He leaves shoes impossible to fill. One of life’s warriors, dedicated to righting wrongs in an area of law so full of wrongs that his enormous brain and energy was constantly put to use. Thoughts with his family, loved ones and friends. xxx

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Minnie Rahman @minnierahman.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

The BBC undercover investigation into false immigration claims is deeply irresponsible journalism. It does not highlight that exploitation by unregulated advisors occurs because legal aid was cut and the system is insane to navigate.

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Kate Watson @loreandordure.com · 16/04/2026

Ironically the BBC stumbled on a really important story: Desperate asylum seekers being forced to turn to fraudulent fee-charging “advisors” to navigate a system that is intentionally impossibly baroque and from which all sources of free advice have been removed. But no: they chose Fake Gay Panic.

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Mike Hall @mikehall314.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Exciting news! I will be speaking at The Wardrobe Theatre in Bristol at the end of this month, on the topic of the Placebo Effect. Tickets are available now. bristolskeptics.com/2026/04/01/t...

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The Myth of the Placebo Effect – Mike Hall

Date & Time: 28th April 2026 7:30pm Venue: The Wardrobe Theatre, 25 West St, Bristol BS2 0DF Tickets Facebook Event Venue The placebo effect is one of the most powerful medical responses there …

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UNGRIPP @ungripp.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

On 18 March, the UNGRIPP team is hosting a webinar for people serving IPP sentences and their families. If you’d like to join, please click the link below to register for the event. forms.gle/eW6kdFbFWtTRUm…

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Emma McClure @emma-mcclure.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Mirren knocked it out of the park for my client on this case. We believe it is the first judgment to consider the Parole Board's use (and in this case misuse!) of the slip rule. onepumpcourt.co.uk/cases/high-c... www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH... @onepumpcourt.co.uk

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High Court quashes unlawful no-release decision by the Parole Board - One Pump Court

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The Know Rogan Experience Podcast @knowrogan.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

"I listened to 170 hours of Joe Rogan’s podcast – trust me, he hasn’t turned against Trump" We're in The Guardian today, explaining why people can't just believe out of context clips about Rogan breaking from Trump, Joe is still very much on the Trump train. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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I listened to 170 hours of Joe Rogan’s podcast – trust me, he hasn’t turned against Trump | Michael Marshall

The world’s most popular podcaster seemingly disapproving of ICE does not mean he has soured from the administration

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Michael Marshall @mrmmarsh.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

"I listened to 170 hours of Joe Rogan’s podcast – trust me, he hasn’t turned against Trump" Me, for The Guardian, on why we can't just believe out of context clips about Rogan breaking from Trump. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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I listened to 170 hours of Joe Rogan’s podcast – trust me, he hasn’t turned against Trump | Michael Marshall

The world’s most popular podcaster seemingly disapproving of ICE does not mean he has soured from the administration

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Mike Hall @mikehall314.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Presumably Krauss also didn’t believe Epstein had been arrested because, as a scientist, he had to see it with his own eyes.

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Keith @keithdunn.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

laz: How’s it going Damian? Damian Hall: Probably exactly how you want it to be going. #BM100

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Michael Marshall @mrmmarsh.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

This episode is a perfect example of why @knowrogan.bsky.social exists. The media repeated the same story - 'Joe called ICE the Gestapo'. But they missed the point, because they didn't listen to the show. We listened, and it's clear that Joe is not "fully soured" on Trump - not remotely.

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Caelan Conrad @caelan.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

"if i leave the nazi sexual abuse app - the predators win" win what? a nazi sexual abuse app?

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Emma McClure @emma-mcclure.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

One of the weirder things to have happened in Marsh's company (and that is saying something).

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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Here is a list of reasons why some of my hearings and trials this year have been delayed and kicked off into the long grass, stuck in our record court backlog. Serious allegations which will now be tried *years* after the event. 🧵👇

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Emma McClure @emma-mcclure.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

It would be pretty churlish to be negative about a 24% payrise. It is excellent news and desperately needed. However... www.gov.uk/government/c...

Government response confirming 24% fee increase for prison law legal aid work.

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Legal Action Group @legalactiongroup.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

“We hear regularly from members who love their work, but feel trapped in a system that demands excellence while providing none of the tools to achieve it.” Chronic underfunding and new limits on junior staff leave the next generation of #LegalAidLawyers struggling. 📖 hi.switchy.io/kmcI

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Emma McClure @emma-mcclure.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

#medalmonday Friday's 440 metre loops at HMP New Hall taking pride of place amongst the 'big' races. Far from the furthest or longest ive run this year but definitely the most impactful. Also enjoying the fact there is a whole 'prison' section of my medal collection.

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Emma Monk @monkemma.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Let’s take a look at the whole “there are too many black people on TV” thing, shall we? After Pochin claimed Black people in TV adverts “made her mad”, all her supporters tried to use 👇🏼 as their excuse for why she was somehow justified in her overt racism. Spoiler - she isn’t! 🤨 🧵 1/22

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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Nice to see that the rest of the world will now join our radio show in referring to him as Andrew Windsor.

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Jonathan Jarry @jonathanjarry.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

#QEDcon ends with a standing ovation, hugs, and tears. And yes: you were all “good enough.”

Shot of a camera’s rear screen showing a black-and-white photo of the QED organizers hugging on stage.

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Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk · 26/10/2025

Not one to gush, but honestly, @qedcon.org is something special. The last ever #QEDCon ends to a thundering standing ovation. It’s such a thoughtful event put together with such heart. I first attended about 12 years ago and am so happy I got to contribute to the last two events. Thanks ❤️

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Emma McClure @emma-mcclure.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

The Skepticamp audience at #qedcon somewhat blew my target out of the water. Thank you so much x

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Emma McClure @emma-mcclure.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

A week today I will be doing my favourite thing (running in circles) with residents of HMP New Hall for the Prison Reform Trust. The Brixton run was a blast. Im looking forward to doing the same in the female estate. It's also my birthday so donations please ☺️ www.justgiving.com/page/morepri...

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Run for Reform - HMP New Hall

Help Emma McClure raise money to support Prison Reform Trust

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