Chris Topping
@chrisptopping.bsky.social
Husband, Dad, Grandad, Lawyer,Preacher, Runner. Passionate about access to justice. Human Rights Lawyer of the Year 2016. President of Liverpool Law Society 2018. Fed up of the other antisocial media sites.
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REMINDER:
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) keeps us all safe and free.
Every. Single. Day.
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) keeps us all safe and free.
Every. Single. Day.
November 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
REMINDER:
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) keeps us all safe and free.
Every. Single. Day.
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) keeps us all safe and free.
Every. Single. Day.
Never understood the value of the Police and Crime Commissioner. Their role in holding the police to account has been pointless.
Let’s see what happens next🤔
Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales www.bbc.com/news/article...
Let’s see what happens next🤔
Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales www.bbc.com/news/article...
Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales
The government says it will save £100m over this Parliament and less than 20% of voters can name their PCC.
www.bbc.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Never understood the value of the Police and Crime Commissioner. Their role in holding the police to account has been pointless.
Let’s see what happens next🤔
Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales www.bbc.com/news/article...
Let’s see what happens next🤔
Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales www.bbc.com/news/article...
What a disgrace - news report on the BBC reports outrage over BBC platforming ex editor of the rag that is the S*n. That person believed the lies of the Police and reported it as truth is now given air time to complain about the standards of journalism! #YNWA #JFT97
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Liverpool fury at 'insulting' BBC Kelvin MacKenzie interview
A Hillsborough survivor described the decision to interview the former Sun editor as an
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
What a disgrace - news report on the BBC reports outrage over BBC platforming ex editor of the rag that is the S*n. That person believed the lies of the Police and reported it as truth is now given air time to complain about the standards of journalism! #YNWA #JFT97
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I wish we could ignore Bill Gates on the climate crisis. But he’s a billionaire, so we can’t @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
Important article speaking truth to power.
“The net worth of 10 richest US billionaires has grown by $698bn” That is 10 times more than needed to end extreme poverty worldwide😳
Important article speaking truth to power.
“The net worth of 10 richest US billionaires has grown by $698bn” That is 10 times more than needed to end extreme poverty worldwide😳
November 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I wish we could ignore Bill Gates on the climate crisis. But he’s a billionaire, so we can’t @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
Important article speaking truth to power.
“The net worth of 10 richest US billionaires has grown by $698bn” That is 10 times more than needed to end extreme poverty worldwide😳
Important article speaking truth to power.
“The net worth of 10 richest US billionaires has grown by $698bn” That is 10 times more than needed to end extreme poverty worldwide😳
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Oh — the situation has escalated.
Pope Leo has spoken out: says "spiritual rights" of detainees should be respected and calls on the "authorities" to allow "pastoral workers" in.
"Jesus says very clearly … we're going to be asked, how did you receive the foreigner?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=taCi...
Pope Leo has spoken out: says "spiritual rights" of detainees should be respected and calls on the "authorities" to allow "pastoral workers" in.
"Jesus says very clearly … we're going to be asked, how did you receive the foreigner?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=taCi...
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Oh — the situation has escalated.
Pope Leo has spoken out: says "spiritual rights" of detainees should be respected and calls on the "authorities" to allow "pastoral workers" in.
"Jesus says very clearly … we're going to be asked, how did you receive the foreigner?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=taCi...
Pope Leo has spoken out: says "spiritual rights" of detainees should be respected and calls on the "authorities" to allow "pastoral workers" in.
"Jesus says very clearly … we're going to be asked, how did you receive the foreigner?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=taCi...
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Lord Neuberger, former president of the Supreme Court, has criticised the failure of successive governments to increase legal aid rates in line with inflation.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/neuberg...
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/neuberg...
Neuberger speaks of 'disturbing' plight of ordinary people caught up in the courts
Former Supreme Court president bemoans failure to increase legal aid rates - and cost of public inquiries.
www.lawgazette.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Lord Neuberger, former president of the Supreme Court, has criticised the failure of successive governments to increase legal aid rates in line with inflation.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/neuberg...
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/neuberg...
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Lord Neuberger: "We live in a world where law is increasingly complex; access to independent properly trained lawyers is an ever more essential ingredient. If access to lawyers for advice and representation is restricted to the rich or few, you do not really have the rule of law".
October 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Lord Neuberger: "We live in a world where law is increasingly complex; access to independent properly trained lawyers is an ever more essential ingredient. If access to lawyers for advice and representation is restricted to the rich or few, you do not really have the rule of law".
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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Three Metropolitan Police officers committed gross misconduct after a 15-year-old boy was strip-searched in his home without an appropriate adult present, a misconduct panel has found www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Police officers disciplined over strip search of boy, 15
Officers who searched the boy and exposed his intimate parts were given final warning letters.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Three Metropolitan Police officers committed gross misconduct after a 15-year-old boy was strip-searched in his home without an appropriate adult present, a misconduct panel has found www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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1 month to go until Reform UK Welsh Leader Nathan Gill is sentenced on 8 charges of accepting Russian Bribes.
Nigel Farage thinks he can distance himself from his ‘loyal’ colleague of 20 years.
Let’s not forget that Farage was pushing the same Pro-Russian agenda.
#ReformRussianBribes
Nigel Farage thinks he can distance himself from his ‘loyal’ colleague of 20 years.
Let’s not forget that Farage was pushing the same Pro-Russian agenda.
#ReformRussianBribes
October 21, 2025 at 6:50 AM
1 month to go until Reform UK Welsh Leader Nathan Gill is sentenced on 8 charges of accepting Russian Bribes.
Nigel Farage thinks he can distance himself from his ‘loyal’ colleague of 20 years.
Let’s not forget that Farage was pushing the same Pro-Russian agenda.
#ReformRussianBribes
Nigel Farage thinks he can distance himself from his ‘loyal’ colleague of 20 years.
Let’s not forget that Farage was pushing the same Pro-Russian agenda.
#ReformRussianBribes
Excellent piece by Gordon Brown on how to defeat Faragism
Come on @teamlabouruk.bsky.social time to step up
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Come on @teamlabouruk.bsky.social time to step up
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t fall for the authoritarian hype – Reform and the hard right can be stopped in their tracks | Gordon Brown
From the US to Europe and Asia, grievances are being exploited to gain power. But moderate voices are still in tune with the majority, says former prime minister Gordon Brown
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Excellent piece by Gordon Brown on how to defeat Faragism
Come on @teamlabouruk.bsky.social time to step up
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Come on @teamlabouruk.bsky.social time to step up
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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A Matt cartoon - always brilliant.
October 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
A Matt cartoon - always brilliant.
Great news that the #Nobel peace prize has been awarded to a woman of courage. #Machado is a real inspiration in a very troubles world www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
María Corina Machado: Venezuelan opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize
Machado is recognised for
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October 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Great news that the #Nobel peace prize has been awarded to a woman of courage. #Machado is a real inspiration in a very troubles world www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Heseltine once again showing that there is one decent Tory #Climateemergency
Michael Heseltine suggests axing Climate Change Act would be 'act of unforgiveable irresponsibility' by Tories - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
October 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Heseltine once again showing that there is one decent Tory #Climateemergency
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This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power by the President of the United States.
America is on the brink of martial law.
Do not be silent.
America is on the brink of martial law.
Do not be silent.
This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.
October 6, 2025 at 2:03 AM
This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power by the President of the United States.
America is on the brink of martial law.
Do not be silent.
America is on the brink of martial law.
Do not be silent.
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First, I want to emphasise that I completely disagree with this policy. The reason refugees have different rights in the immigration system is not because being a refugee is a “golden ticket” ffs, but because their experience of arriving is fraught with danger
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Starmer to end asylum ‘golden ticket’ of resettlement and family reunion rights
People granted asylum will have to earn right to invite family in plan charities call ‘straight from populist playbook’
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:43 AM
First, I want to emphasise that I completely disagree with this policy. The reason refugees have different rights in the immigration system is not because being a refugee is a “golden ticket” ffs, but because their experience of arriving is fraught with danger
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Jane Goodall dies, the Pope condemns climate deniers, and Kemi Badenoch decides today is a good day to say she’d scrap the Climate Change Act.
Economically bonkers, morally bankrupt, out of step with public opinion
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Economically bonkers, morally bankrupt, out of step with public opinion
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Tories pledge to scrap landmark climate legislation
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says her party would axe legally binding targets to cut emissions.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Jane Goodall dies, the Pope condemns climate deniers, and Kemi Badenoch decides today is a good day to say she’d scrap the Climate Change Act.
Economically bonkers, morally bankrupt, out of step with public opinion
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Economically bonkers, morally bankrupt, out of step with public opinion
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
36 years after Hillsborough, 9 years after we learned the truth and still the lies of the state are spouted to the harm of many. Very proud to see Marco standing up for #JFT97 and proving #YNWA www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Man who reported Hillsborough troll 'did it for the 97'
Hillsborough survivor Marco Catena says he made a stand for every person affected by the tragedy.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:30 AM
36 years after Hillsborough, 9 years after we learned the truth and still the lies of the state are spouted to the harm of many. Very proud to see Marco standing up for #JFT97 and proving #YNWA www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The Prime Minister just announced plans to change how the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is interpreted by judges
⚠️ A dangerous move that risks weakening everyone's human rights in the UK
So here's a reminder:
⚠️ A dangerous move that risks weakening everyone's human rights in the UK
So here's a reminder:
October 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Prime Minister just announced plans to change how the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is interpreted by judges
⚠️ A dangerous move that risks weakening everyone's human rights in the UK
So here's a reminder:
⚠️ A dangerous move that risks weakening everyone's human rights in the UK
So here's a reminder:
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The Metropolitan police are braced for a Panorama documentary airing on Wednesday showing officers and staff allegedly being supportive of the far-right activist Tommy Robinson, making anti-Muslim comments and using excessive force against suspects in custody www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Met officers suspended over alleged abuse of suspects and support for Tommy Robinson
BBC’s Panorama to broadcast allegations about Charing Cross station after sending evidence to police chiefs
www.theguardian.com
September 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The Metropolitan police are braced for a Panorama documentary airing on Wednesday showing officers and staff allegedly being supportive of the far-right activist Tommy Robinson, making anti-Muslim comments and using excessive force against suspects in custody www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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The Labour Party are bought and paid for.
Lobbying, cash for access, vested interests. This is who they are.
It doesn't have to be this way.
Lobbying, cash for access, vested interests. This is who they are.
It doesn't have to be this way.
September 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Labour Party are bought and paid for.
Lobbying, cash for access, vested interests. This is who they are.
It doesn't have to be this way.
Lobbying, cash for access, vested interests. This is who they are.
It doesn't have to be this way.
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Genuinely hope-filled first day of #Lab25 conference, with the
@chrleft.bsky.social church service, Catholics for Labour mass at the cathedral, hearing @albomp.bsky.social speak, and a panel on faith in development with amazing partners. More of this please!
@chrleft.bsky.social church service, Catholics for Labour mass at the cathedral, hearing @albomp.bsky.social speak, and a panel on faith in development with amazing partners. More of this please!
September 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Genuinely hope-filled first day of #Lab25 conference, with the
@chrleft.bsky.social church service, Catholics for Labour mass at the cathedral, hearing @albomp.bsky.social speak, and a panel on faith in development with amazing partners. More of this please!
@chrleft.bsky.social church service, Catholics for Labour mass at the cathedral, hearing @albomp.bsky.social speak, and a panel on faith in development with amazing partners. More of this please!
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Miliband says it's 'possible' government should come off Elon Musk's X social media platform
DO IT
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
DO IT
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
September 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Miliband says it's 'possible' government should come off Elon Musk's X social media platform
DO IT
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
DO IT
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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Not sure day one of the latest ID card rollout went very well at all, not least because the government couldn’t answer the absolute core question about why they’re being introduced.
The case is that digital ID will be required for anyone to get work. The problem is ID is already mandatory. 🧵
The case is that digital ID will be required for anyone to get work. The problem is ID is already mandatory. 🧵
September 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Not sure day one of the latest ID card rollout went very well at all, not least because the government couldn’t answer the absolute core question about why they’re being introduced.
The case is that digital ID will be required for anyone to get work. The problem is ID is already mandatory. 🧵
The case is that digital ID will be required for anyone to get work. The problem is ID is already mandatory. 🧵