Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Here's a short judgment summary from me on @familylawweek.bsky.social www.familylawweek.co.uk/judgments/je... Open Justice in the Family Courts.familylawweek.co.ukJessica Bradley v CM & Ors [2026] EWHC 125 (Fam) – Family Law Week 100
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Okedokey, 2026 films. www.imdb.com/title/tt0046... DIAL M FOR MURDER (1954) - I do not think I have ever watched a Grace Kelly film before. She’s just gorgeous, isn’t she? This is a simple play on celluloid but the artistry of shot is fascinating.m.imdb.comDial M for Murder (1954) ⭐ 8.2 | Crime, Drama, Mystery1h 45m | PG 220
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 14/12/2025open.substack.com/pub/hyperdim...open.substack.comWhere Do You Stand?On ghosts 000
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 30/11/2025White: RS Black: AM MEEEEEEEE!!!! 1. d4 e6 2. c3 d5 3. f3 c5 4. dxc5 Bxc5 5. e4 Qb6 6. Na3 Bxg1 7. Rxg1 Qxg1 8. Qe2 Qxh2 9. Qb5 Bd7 10. Qxb7 Qh4 11. Kd2 dxe4 12. Qxa8 exf3 13. gxf3 Qf2 14. Kd1 Qxf1 15. Kc2 Ke7 16. Qxb8 Qxf3 17. Bf4 Qf2 18. Kb3 Kf6 19. Qe5 Kg6 20. Qg5# 110
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 29/11/2025I’m listening to the @theresthistory.bsky.social back catalogue in order, up to mid-2022. They’ve just covered Boris Johnson’s defenestration. Chuckling at what is to come. 000
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 17/09/2025My goodness, Donald Trump is so charmless. They wrote him a fairly nice is largely unimaginative speech, and he managed to read it out like an awkward kid at school. 100
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Palestinian statehood is a worthy aim, but I think it is wrong for Starmer to use it as a negotiating lever. Either there is a moral case for recognition or there is not, this is not a policy you pick up and drop like trade tariffs. 000
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 21/07/2025Watching @vicderbyshire.bsky.social on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social saying that she is ‘beholden’ to put the Israeli point of view, after hearing how the Gazans are being starved and corralled and shot. She looked sick, could barely get the words out. 100
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 21/07/2025open.substack.com/pub/briankla...open.substack.comThe Death of the Student Essay—and the Future of CognitionOne professor's reflections on the end of an era, as AI tools such as ChatGPT have murdered the student essay (RIP). Here's why that threatens the future of human cognition—and how to save ourselves. 010
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Watching a BBC report on anti-Hamas protests by Palestinians in Gaza. A crucial, under-discussed aspect of the crisis there. The collective punishment of Palestinians is justified and accepted because it is assumed they are all Hamas supporters, which is just untrue. 020
Reposted by Robert SharpAdvocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Wonderful news as Field Court Chambers join the Chambers Pro Bono Framework for 2025! 🎉 Thank you for renewing your set's support to helping us improve access to justice. 🔗 Find out more about #TheFramework & sign your set up this year: bit.ly/3xtZ2Cj 002
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Flipping through Family Law textbook, an area that necessarily has a lot of anonymised case. But there are no less than 57 citations with the title ‘Re: A’. Petition to adopt the @legalstyle.co.uk suggestion of deploying full throated pseudonyms in www.legalstyle.co.uk/2022/12/styl...legalstyle.co.ukStyling family casesDon't put the generic titles in the styling 041
Reposted by Robert SharpProf Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Went to see Kyoto play in London last night - it's an excellent play & v timely for the current age. And it offers hope - of countries across of the world coming together despite vast differences and of new alliances and blocs being formed for the climate change crisis. sohoplace.org/shows/kyoto/sohoplace.orgKyoto at @sohoplace | A Riveting Political ThrillerExperience Kyoto, the acclaimed political thriller hailed as a ‘triumph’ by The Telegraph, now playing at @sohoplace until 3 May 2025. Don’t miss this ‘total thrill ride’ (Time Out) that seats you at ... 3444
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 18/02/2025The utter absurdity of Russia and the USA meeting to discuss the future of Ukraine… without Ukraine. Neville Chamberlain-level mis-step. A disgusting betrayal. And the worst feeling is, I don’t really know what I can do about it. 000
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 15/02/2025Look, I know Duncan is an awesome artist in his own right. But just imagine being the person who *blocks* David Bowie’s son. I would seriously examine my life choices at that point. 000
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Fascinating comment in a threat about Agatha Christie over on LinkedIn. I wonder if anyone can identify the article Graeme mentions? 000
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Curious distancing phrase in the GUARDIAN @theguardian.com write up of Trump’s ridiculous plan to clear out Gaza: “Some human rights advocates liken the idea to ethnic cleansing.” That’s because it’s the very definition of ethnic cleansing. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...theguardian.comTrump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip in shock announcement during Netanyahu visitPresident’s plan, which is low on detail, would involve the permanent resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza to neighbouring countries 000
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Offerings like ‘Stromatolites’ are my favourite kind of @xkcd.com comic. xkcd.com/3046/xkcd.comStromatolites 000
Reposted by Robert SharpNik Sunil Williams @nikwilliams.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Abusive legal threats can weaponise the British courts against anyone who dares raise their voice. Following yesterday's debate, the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition has launched this petition calling on the public to join the call to #stopSLAPPs www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/st...megaphone.org.ukStop the rich and powerful ruining the lives of those who speak upStrategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are abusive legal threats and lawsuits filed to silence critical speech. They are used by oligarchs, public officials, sexual abusers, wa... 076
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 29/01/2025‘The Impact of the Cessation of Blogs Within the UK Police Blogosphere’ www.researchgate.net/publication/... 10 years old, but a v.good example of how anonymity and pseudonymity can advance freedom of expression in the public interest. I find it abhorrent when journalists break a pseudonym.researchgate.net(PDF) The Impact of the Cessation of Blogs Within the UK Police BlogospherePDF | This article investigates the concept of influence within a group of police work-bloggers. During the period studied (2007–2013), three... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate 000
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 28/01/2025antislapp.uk/2025/01/28/s... The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition is highly critical of the decision by the SRA to close the complaint brought by Bellingcat founder Eliot Higgins against the firm that represented Russian warlord Yevgeny Prizoghin. h/t @nikwilliams.bsky.social + @indexoncensorship.organtislapp.ukUK Anti-SLAPP Coalition criticises the SRA’s closure of Higgins’ SLAPP complaint and points to need for universal SLAPP protections - UK Anti-Slapp CoalitionThe UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition is highly critical of the decision by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to close the complaint brought by Bellingcat founder Eliot Higgins against Discreet Law, the... 010
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Idea for THE TRAITORS season 4: *Two* teams of Traitors, unaware of each other’s identities. Faithfuls unaware of the schism. The teams take it in turns to murder. 000
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 27/01/2025This Holocaust Memorial Day, I am reminded that I should learn more about my own family history and in particular the Russian Pogroms of the 1880s. Can anyone recommend a good book on this subject? 000
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 25/01/2025“Even when the Second World War ended, the colonised world still had an entirely different project confronting it, than the European societies under whose flags they had fought.” 100
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Rest in Peace. I spent a marvellous evening with him a few years ago when he was awarded the PEN Pinter Prize. Watching him drink whiskey, listened to him recount tales, and then his incredibly powerful, lyrical acceptance address @englishpen.bsky.social 010
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 22/01/2025CANCEL CULTURE FROM THE RIGHT. At the other place I would post haphazardly on this theme. Here I’ll start a methodical thread. To begin, here’s Facebook censoring some rather vanilla complaints about Elon Musk. 110
Reposted by Robert SharpStephen Collins @stephencollins.bsky.social · 21/01/2025I'd forgotten the disconnect. The odd mental juggling act where you are at once witnessing the behaviours of the most inane, childish collection of adults on the planet, while also having to remember how incredibly dangerous it all is. 856193
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Watching Trump’s rally with the ‘ruling family’ in a long bank of seats. It looks a bit like the People’s Republic of China politburo. Or North Korean generals. Or Blankety Blank. 010
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 20/01/2025I went to see the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 exhibition at the National Maritime Museum over the weekend. Some awe-inspiring images in a beautiful part of the city. 000
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 20/01/2025open.substack.com/pub/planetoc... “Reuse is simply becoming the way rockets work in the 21st century, and expending them after a single launch is going to be seen as wasteful madness before long.” — @peterrhague.bsky.socialopen.substack.comThe Epoch of True SpaceflightTwo massive rockets in one day are a sign of an accelerating new era in space 010
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 19/01/2025open.substack.com/pub/theeggan... Maybe universes *evolve*?open.substack.comIn Which I Tell You About My Next Book, And How It Attempts To Solve The Problem I Talked About Last TimeBig Bangs, Black Holes, and the Evolution of Universes 000
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 13/01/2025The British version of “Sir, this is a Wendy’s”… 000
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Let’s start a 2025 films thread. First of the year is 65 (2023) www.imdb.com/title/tt1226... Simple premise, Adam Driver is watchable.m.imdb.com65 (2023) ⭐ 5.4 | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi1h 33m | PG-13 220
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Wonderful articulation by CS Lewis of a phenomenon we have all experienced. Useful advice for avoiding the siren call of professional cliques. www.lewissociety.org/innerring/lewissociety.orgThe Inner Ring - CS Lewis Society of California 000
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 06/01/2025Britain was not unique in profiting from the slave trade, and we were early abolitionists, says Nigel Biggar. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/coloni... So why, he argues, should we make reparations when other countries do not? It’s a frustrating argument…prospectmagazine.co.ukThe case for slavery reparations doesn’t add upDemands by Caribbean nations for compensation ignore historical reality and the achievements of British abolitionism 110
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 05/01/2025I love Gavin & Stacey but it’s sort of weird how the BBC keeps banging on about how the show has been running for 17 years. Hardly. It was a show that ran for three seasons between 2007 and 2009. Then there were two Christmas specials in 2019 and 2024. It’s not Doctor Who. 000
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Re: the convictions in the murder if Sara Sharif: is it me, or has there been more media focus on the step-mother Beinash Batool than on the father Urfan Sharif? 000
Reposted by Robert SharpAnthony Etherin @anthonyetherin.bsky.social · 12/12/2024THE CITY (Palindrome-Haiku) Go flat, urbanised.... A cradle here held arcades in a brutal fog. 0369
Robert Sharp @robertsharp.bsky.social · 04/12/2024This is the year I started listening to audio books. I admit to previously being snobbish: an aversion to consuming the art first as an adaption, like watching the movie instead of reading the book. But why let the best be the enemy of the good. I’ve got through more books this year than last. 110
