@jjgass.bsky.social I’m at Lords with Steve and Dan and they have asked me to send their regards to you.
Catherine Rowlands
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I am eating a plum That I was keeping in the icebox It is delicious So sweet And so cold
Every criminal defence lawyer should now be asking - as standard: * Has any piece of evidence, schedule, digital search, summary, or unused assessment been conducted by AI? * Has any witness used AI in the formulation of their statement, exhibits or in preparation of giving oral evidence at trial?
++BREAKING++ The UK and Spanish governments have issued a joint statement overnight: "[We] agreed that this summer’s wildfires demonstrated that climate change was now a national security emergency facing Europe and threatening our way of life." www.gov.uk/government/n...
Today experienced the 24th day of year hitting 30C in London. For perspective in whole of 1980s we had 21 days.
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PLEASE SHARE THIS To the young person (longish dark hair, patterned waistcoat, chinos & DM boots) who left this scroll of papers on the Piccadilly Line train at South Kensington station at about 4.25pm today, I’ve handed it to the station staff at Hammersmith.
He is the tenant of the housing association property and it may be a breach of the tenancy agreement for him to move out. However I think it’s just a temporary move, to give Tracy some respite from caring so that should be ok.
Bernadette Hawkes DanceQueendq@bernadette1.bsky.social · 2w agoWill Soosan realise the financial implications for Bert if he moves in with her? Will the DWP go after her and Clive too. Will Soosan & Clive go back to HMP? Potential SL. #TheArchers
I’m in Devon. Is it cheese then chutney, or chutney then cheese on your scone?
10 years ago today we @cornerstonebarristers.com lost our dear Bryan McGuire QC. I still think about him constantly. My touchstone is always “what would Bryan do?” He was the best of lawyers, the best of humans.
It has been criminally underreported but Kelsey Pfendler has just rowed solo across the Pacific Ocean from the US coast to Hawaii in record time. A 2,400-mile unsupported journey in 43 days, 17 hours, and 55 minutes. Notably beating the Men’s record by 9 whole days.
Me reading this idea: yeah, I could do that. Me reading the replies: I have no idea about most of those things.
Lizzie O'Leary@lizzieohreally.bsky.social · 4w agoI have this idea for a game show called Less Online, where the more online spouse/partner tries to explain something to their less online partner and they are racing against another couple to see who gets it first. (this morning I tried to explain the grink to my husband)
This cricket lark is a bit cray-cray innit Maybe I will get into tennis instead. #EngvNZ
So far today Train 10 minutes late Water bottle leaked inside work bag and all over train. TBC
Hey, guys, there's this game called cracket or clicket or something. Yesterday I didn't think it was that interesting but today I'm getting quite into it!! #EngvNZ
This Sunday we have a wonderful summer walk by water, join us! www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk #ramblersgb #hiking #walking #water #summer
I would like to take this opportunity to confirm that I will not be challenging Andy Burnham for the Labour leadership.
I’m so pleased that my amazing colleague @estelledehon.bsky.social has been awarded OBE for her services to Environmental Law. We are lucky to have her in Chambers. 😊
View the full progamme and book your place here ⬇️ cornerstonebarristers.com/event/public... #PublicLaw #JudicialReview #LegalConference #ProfessionalDeveopment
Public Law in 2026: One Day Symposium | Cornerstone Barristers
From AI in decision-making to the duty of candour and the future of judicial review, the challenges facing public lawyers have never been more complex. […]
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Whether you advise central government, local authorities, regulators, claimants, or public bodies, this conference is designed for you.
We're also covering: ⚖️ Judicial review remedies ⚖️ Article 6 ECHR & fair trial rights ⚖️ Practice & procedure updates ⚖️ Discrimination challenges ⚖️ Refusing relief ⚖️ Recent case law developments
One of the highlights of the day will be a keynote address from Lord Justice Dove, Lord Justice of Appeal. Plus breakout sessions offering practical insights for both claimants and defendants.
How should public bodies use AI in decision-making? What does the duty of candour look like after the Hillsborough Law? Where is public law heading next? These are just some of the issues we'll be exploring at Public Law in 2026 on 29th June in London. 👇
