The ‘man who repairs women’ on rape as a weapon and how the world forgot the #DRC theguardian.com/global-develop…

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Take a look at our Bar Placement Scheme for state-educated sixth form / college students, or 1st year undergrad students (who previously attended a state-educated sixth form / college).

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NEW: Latest The News Agents Investigates - Britain’s hidden homeless children

Nearly 140,000 kids in Britain are now homeless, in so-called “temporary accommodation”. We went to a school where half of the kids don’t have a home to call their own.
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Compassionate and thoughtful investigation. Highly recommended listening for your weekend. Everyone deserves a proper home + renters need more security than our legislation currently affords. Housing lawyers play a crucial role, but they’re leaving the market in droves

It’s food time. I must say that the meal provided by The Inner Temple is fantastic. A great job. The CBA

After a great start by The Rt Honourable Sir Andrew Edis, we are now hearing a fascinating discussion on mens rea by Dr. Rachel Clement Tolley. The CBA #fundRASSO

Spring conference #Rasso

Let it begin!

With grateful thanks to
Senior Presiding Judge
Lord Justice Edis, Lord Justice of Appeal

Today he sets out with clarity the importance of Rasso counsel for maintaining fair trials for these most difficult of criminal cases which impact so many lives.

#fairtrials
#RuleOfLaw

For the first time trials are being adjourned on the day due to RASSO counsel shortages
We are here today, dedicated to the constant improvement of our criminal advocacy skills, determined to ensure fair trials continue so justice can be done
Chair Tana Adkin KC
#FundRasso …

That reasonable inference from past actions

(Always check the parrot on your shoulder

That handy legal checker …)

The witty, succinct HHJ Patricia Lees keeps us enthralled.

#rasso

#law and #practice s41

“Giving evidence at a rape trial is stressful enough”

HHJ Patricia Lees citing R V T

Reminds us how she began her session on S41

And reminder for always.

#FundRASSO

Our members are professionals without whom the courts could not function .

We, along with other court users , expect to be treated with respect and dignity at courts .

Our letter of complaint to HM Courts and Tribunals Service about treatment by security

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You probably haven’t heard much about Jeff Aston from Cardiff…

At almost 80 - he’s 1 of only 6 people alive today who have run every single London Marathon - known as an “ever present”.

I feel like he should have more coverage because he’s an absolute legend 🙌🏻

These are the 6 who have, as of Sunday, done every TCS London Marathon! Would be great if the main account could give them a shoutout.

The oldest, at 82, Dr Malcolm Speake, was determined to get around an completed the 2024 edition after 9 hours and 54 minutes 🔥

We're hiring!
We have a paralegal opportunity within the Public Law & Human Rights Department in our #Bristol office to undertake casework on civil liberties (including actions against police & inquests) mental capacity/CoP welfare & education.
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Applications are now open for the ICCA Bar Course commencing January 2025.
Apply here: icca.ac.uk/icca-bar-cours…

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There's been a sharp increase over the last 3 years in the number of abandoned criminal trials because no judge is available.

This includes 21 rape trials in 2023.

Judges can be made available for political priority policies, it seems.
Maybe tackling crime isn't a priority.

We are so sorry! Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to postpone our upcoming event.

We are working on a new date, and we will let you know was soon as we have it.

If you have bought a ticket, no worries, we will honour it on the next occasion.

See you all soon!

I am currently looking for a part-time remote legal role that I will be able to undertake whilst studying the BVS.

Due to my disability, FND I am unable to travel alone. My aim is to be well enough over the coming months to do so.

#LALY24 nominations are OPEN until 23.59 today (Mon 22 April) - so there's still time to send in entries lapg.co.uk/laly-nomination
Donations to our Friends of LALY24 crowdfunder are now CLOSED
Thanks to the 45 lovely folk who donated to help sponsor our Legal Aid Newcomer award😍😍