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Relieving poverty by training aspiring lawyers to represent clients in tribunal hearings for free. Please support us at www.thefru.org.uk/donate

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Legal Action Group @legalactiongroup.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🧠 AdviceUK has welcomed the government’s £343m investment in up to 159 new neighbourhood #MentalHealth centres across England, but said free and independent advice services must be embedded alongside NHS care. Our #NewsAndComment section discusses this and more: hi.switchy.io/_fgS
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Charlie Radclyffe @charlierad.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Do you know of any veterans or service personnel in Central Devon being chased by the DWP or MOD to repay supposedly overpaid benefits? If so, could you ask them to contact MP, Mel Stride, as he wants to hear from them. #DWP #MOD #overpayments #WPS #AFCS #CentralDevon #MP #MelStride
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The Inner Temple @innertemple.org.uk · 24/09/2026
Counsel Magazine has just published their latest issue! 🗞️ Check out their Bar student and pupillage applicant guide ⚖️ ✍️ buff.ly/guFRZd2
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Dr Zubaida Haque @zubhaque.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
85% of UK adults think free, independent advice should be an essential local service. 89% agree that getting advice early can stop problems getting worse. That support needs to be matched by investment in the advice services people rely on. Read our new research @adviceuk.bsky.social bit.ly/4d44EIF
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A reminder that bookings for our forthcoming training days will open on Monday 5th October. Employment can be booked from 08.00 and social security from 09.00. Bookings will be made through Eventbrite, links published on our website on the training days page. www.thefru.org.uk/volunteers/a...
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Training days | FRU
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Huge thanks to everyone at @1crownofficerow.bsky.social for this brilliant support for our service. #WeDoProBono
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
@linklaters.bsky.social #WinOfTheWeek celebrates Matthew Bird, our latest secondee from Linklaters. Thanks to Matt for grabbing the opportunity with both hands, being a fantastic person to work with and for being a brilliant employment lawyer. Best wishes and thanks Matt! #EmploymentLaw #EmpLaw
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Shivaji Shiva @shivajishivalaw.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Can you help?
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Citizens Advice @citizensadvice.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
For 87 years, we’ve been a charity working for the whole of society. We are: ✅ here for you when you really need us ✅ helping to build a fairer society for everyone #WeAreCitizensAdvice. We are #ThePeoplesChampion 💙
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
#WinOfTheWeek celebrates the contribution of Richard Gillingham, who leaves us today after 2 years as a legal officer. Richard is a complete master of employment law and practice, with a fantastic way of engaging with people. Good luck and thanks Richard! #EmploymentLaw #EmpLaw #WeDoProBono
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The Inner Temple @innertemple.org.uk · 10/09/2026
What would you say to anyone considering signing up as a mentor? "Just do it." 🙌 Sam Hillas KC knows why it's transformative. As a mentor, open doors for an aspiring barrister. As a mentee, gain guidance from someone who's been where you are. Register: 🔗 buff.ly/MQejWHc
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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
share.google/AWA0QowotTF2... The RNLI is one of those institutions that make me proud to be British - join me in donating to show your support
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Sarah A. Sutherland @parallaxinfo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The article is here: doi.org/10.3366/lim...., and the original version continues to be available without a paywall on Slaw: www.slaw.ca/2026/02/02/h....
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Hallucinated References, Government Reports, and Managing Your Citations | Legal Information Management
This article discusses growing concerns about the declining rigour of citation practices in legal and government research, which are undermining scholarly integrity, especially with the rise of genera...
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Sarah A. Sutherland @parallaxinfo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I'm pleased to share that my article "Hallucinated References, Government Reports, and Managing Your Citations" has been published in the most recent issue of BIALL (British and Irish Association of Law Librarians)'s Legal Information Management journal. (link in reply)
Surreal photo of a tree in pink and blue with text: “Hallucinated References, Government Reports, and Managing Your Citations” by Sarah A. Sutherland has been published in Legal Information Management
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
#WinOfTheWeek - It's 'back to school' but we must celebrate what a great summer FRU has had. Thanks to @graysinn.bsky.social 5RB Chambers @londonlegal.bsky.social @TheLawyer Lawworks Emma Dawlow Stearn All Things Bar and everyone who supported or engaged with us this summer. #WeDoProBono
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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Great news that Justin Bates KC will be trying to keep the Nearly Legal housing law blog going despite the very sad death of its founder, Giles Peaker. Justin needs help, though. If you are into housing law, take a look: nearlylegal.co.uk/2026/08/tech...
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Technical difficulties and plans for the future - Nearly Legal: Housing Law News and Comment
I am sorry that the site has been down for a few days. It was nothing more complicated than missed payments to the hosting company which Giles had been unable to authorise, for obvious reasons. I want...
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Discrimination Law Association @dlainfo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We welcome Robin Allen KC (cloisters.com/barristers/r...) as the DLA's new Honorary President. Fearless fighter for justice in fields of employment, equality, equal pay, discrimination, human rights & public law. He says "I look forward to supporting the DLA's work in any way I can in this new role"
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We're sad to be saying goodbye to our legal officer Vicky Quinn today but we're delighted that Vicky has secured pupillage with the prestigious Guildhall Chambers. Thanks Vicky - stay in touch - we'll be watching your progress keenly. #ClinicalLegalEducation
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Lucy Bannister @lucybannister.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Universal Credit does not cover the cost of essentials. That means PIP has become part of the UK's anti-poverty infrastructure. What does that mean for security reforms and how do we build a sustainable system that better protects disabled people from hardship? 👇 www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...
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PIP is paying for Universal Credit's failures | Trussell
Our Senior Policy Manager, Lucy Bannister, explains that – to make PIP fair and sustainable – Timms needs to address the fact that Universal Credit is failing to cover the essentials.
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SpinningHugo @spinninghugo.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Starting law school this summer? Or just interested in law? here are the law books I think you should read. Which ones should no longer be read? /1 spinninghugo.wordpress.com/2018/08/29/l...
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Law Books Everyone Should Read
The criteria I have used for inclusion on this list are as follows. First universalism. These are works people in all times and places would benefit from reading, ruling out works specific to, say,…
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
#WinOfTheWeek brings together partners @uvwunion.bsky.social and @citystgeorges.bsky.social with FRU volunteer Yasmin Traynor. Congratulations Yasmin, using your legal skills to secure this order will really assist your client. www.thefru.org.uk/donate #WeDoProBono #EmploymentLaw
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Mountford Chambers @mountfordchambers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
"Forensic science is not working for anybody.” James Miller reviews the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee’s report, ‘Rebuilding Forensic Science for Criminal Justice: An Urgent Need’. www.mountfordchambers.com/rebuilding-f...
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'Rebuilding Forensic Science for Criminal Justice: An Urgent Need' - Mountford Chambers - London Barristers Chambers
“Forensic science is not working for anybody.” James Miller reviews the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee’s report, ‘Rebuilding Forensic Science for Criminal Justice: An Urgent Need’. In...
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We Are HIRING! The deadline is SOON! You will have significant responsibility for supervising volunteers and have your own employment tribunal caseload. 🔶 Salary: £30,264 per year (pro rata if part-time or job share). 🔶 Closing date: 9:00am Wednesday 2 September. www.thefru.org.uk/vacancies
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We Are HIRING! The deadline is SOON! You will have significant responsibility for supervising volunteers and have your own employment tribunal caseload. 🔶 Salary: £30,264 per year (pro rata if part-time or job share). 🔶 Closing date: 9:00am Wednesday 2 September. www.thefru.org.uk/vacancies
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BAILII (The British and Irish Legal Information Institute) @bailii.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
BAILII STILL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT We need funds to help cover the cost of replacing some of our equipment. If you can help, please donate online: cafdonate.cafonline.org/24984#!/Dona... #law #bailii
BAILII 25th Anniversary logo and keyboard with large, green 'donate' button
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루런 řüĺĕň @rulen613.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We've decided 9-25 is Dolly's day. We have a month to prepare, and to make this a National if not Global celebration of the best of humanity. Repeat, share, and prepare! Organize a block-party, write a poem, buy some books, sing some music...come together and be good to each other for a day!
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BAILII (The British and Irish Legal Information Institute) @bailii.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
BAILII now includes UK First-tier Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber decisions: UKFTT (IAC). They can be found in our lists of: - Recent Additions: www.bailii.org/recent-acces... - Recent Decisions: www.bailii.org/recent-decis... #law #UKTribunals #ImmigrationandAsylum #immigration
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Important report from @lexisnexisuk.bsky.social detailing the impact of the lack of access to legal advice for millions of people in England & Wales.
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Justice and Home Affairs Committee @lordsjhacom.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Have you ever taken part in Jury Service? ⚖️ Then we need you! 🫵 We are hosting a jurors roundtable to find out more about their experiences. For all the details, check out our Expression of Interest form: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
Black and white image of Lord Kitchener pointing at the camera/viewer. Text above reads "The Justice and Home Affairs Committee needs you!". Red bar at the bottom with "House of Lords" across it in white with the portcullis logo in the bottom left.
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
#WinOfTheWeek this week - celebrating the support from our friends at @linklaters.bsky.social, who made a substantial donation this week. #WeDoProBono
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Today we say goodbye to our Admin Support officer, Seán Douglas, who leaves us after more than 2 years service. Thanks to Seán for his fantastic work behind the scenes. Good luck to him as he continues on the Bar Course and on to pupillage next year. Thanks Seán!
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alice-johnson.bsky.social @alice-johnson.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I recently had the privilege of interviewing Sir Brian Leveson. We discussed his role as the Investigatory Powers Commissioner, his 2024 review of the criminal courts and his reflections on the Leveson Inquiry into the British press. 📺Watch in full and subscribe to the IBA's YouTube channel here:
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Interview with Sir Brian Leveson, UK's Investigatory Powers Commissioner
YouTube video by International Bar Association
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Pro Bono Week UK @probonoweekuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Law students! You can be part of the 25th anniversary UK Pro Bono Week this November. We’re now recruiting volunteers to our Student Council.
Pro Bono Week 25th Anniversary

Apply now to join our Student Council for 2026
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
We are really pleased that Madeleine West-Nelson has joined us as our new Admin Support Officer. Maddie comes to us with great admin and customer service experience, in addition to having taken cases as a FRU volunteer. Welcome Maddie!
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Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The Timms review is hosting 15 national workshops online and in person to shape the recommendations that form part of its final report. We want Disabled people to be part of shaping these recommendations. There are 300 participant places available. Register as a participant here: buff.ly/ZtlUstR
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Timms Review: register your interest in a shaping recommendations workshop
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Criminal Law Solicitors Association @crimesolicitors.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Membership connects you to a strong professional community, an email group, an online network, and colleagues who understand exactly what the job involves. That's what CLSA membership means. Ready to be part of it? #JoinCLSA #CriminalDefence #LegalCommunity bit.ly/3VTws9l
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Vacancy for Assistant Legal Officer - Employment. Fantastic opportunity for an employment lawyer wanting to develop their skills and experience. You will have an impressive employment law CV after being in post a relatively short space of time. FRU takes on a wide range of complex cases.
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Hi @seanjones.org @barristersecret.bsky.social @deshpalpanesarkc.bsky.social @phatsilkkc.bsky.social. Hows about a re-post?
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
#WinOfTheWeek Thanks this week to our small army of individual donors who keep our doors open. To set up a regular standing order please contact us at admin@thefru.org.uk. Every pound you donate will deliver #AccessToJustice and enable aspiring lawyers to gain key skills. #WeDoProBono
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Campaign for Disability Justice @campaignfdj.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
How you can redesign PIP, Disabled bus passes, accessible loos and free media training for Disabled people - just a flavour of our latest newsletter, out this week. Sign up, or miss out: www.campaignfordisabilityjustice.org.uk
Join us. Let's make a world with opportunities, security and respect for all Disabled people. Hands holding a puzzle that fits together. Logo of Campaign for Disability Justice.
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Huge thanks to our friends at Devereux Chambers for this support. We only keep going with the help of organisations across the legal sector. To support us please go to www.thefru.org.uk/donate #WeDoProBono
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Maria Ohisalo @mariaohisalo.vihreat.fi · 22/07/2026
We need binding legislation to protect the workers against extreme temperatures. A recommended read👇
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Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Free school meals will be available to all school-aged children in families receiving universal credit in England from September. But our new survey finds more than half of parents whose children will be newly eligible don’t know they will qualify.
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Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Full story: cpag.org.uk/news/free-sc...
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Free school meals expansion – half of newly eligible parents don't know they can get the meals
As the PM’s cost of living tour gets underway, a new survey from CPAG finds more than half of parents (55%) whose children will be newly eligible for free school meals (FSM) from September don’t know ...
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Need a place in the #LondonMarathon in 2027 and want to support #AccessToJustice? We have places. Please email chief.exec@thefru.org.uk by 30 September letting us know why you want to run for us, how much sponsorship you can raise and how you would do it. Thanks!
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
#WinOfTheWeek - huge thanks to South Square Chambers and all the members of Combar - The Commercial Bar Association for your generosity. We really couldn't do it without you. To support our work please message chief.exec@thefru.org.uk or donate at www.thefru.org.uk/donate.
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North Yorkshire Citizens Advice & Law Centre @northyorkscalc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is extra money to help you with everyday life if you have an illness, disability or mental health condition. Find out if you’re eligible ⤵️ bit.ly/40n9sSD
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George Peretz KC @georgeperetzkc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
An experiment. I have a spare ticket to see Cyrano de Bergerac (RSC - Adrian Lester) at the Noel Coward theatre in Covent Garden tomorrow at 7.30 (Friday). It being August, usual friends are away. As it’s (generally) nice to meet people on here IRL, would anyone like to take the ticket?
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BAILII (The British and Irish Legal Information Institute) @bailii.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
A text version of Lady Wise's 2026 Sir Henry Brooke Lecture, "The 21st Century Judge: privileges, pitfalls, and potential," is now available on BAILII: www.bailii.org/uk/other/spe... Watch a video of the talk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksJj... #law #SirHenryBrookeLecture #judiciary
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