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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Protest is not a privilege – it’s our fundamental right.
But the Gov's Crime and Policing Bill will give police powers to shut down protests and criminalise people for taking to the streets.
Take action today:
https://secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/180398/action/1?ea.tracking.id=socials
But the Gov's Crime and Policing Bill will give police powers to shut down protests and criminalise people for taking to the streets.
Take action today:
https://secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/180398/action/1?ea.tracking.id=socials
February 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Protest is not a privilege – it’s our fundamental right.
But the Gov's Crime and Policing Bill will give police powers to shut down protests and criminalise people for taking to the streets.
Take action today:
https://secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/180398/action/1?ea.tracking.id=socials
But the Gov's Crime and Policing Bill will give police powers to shut down protests and criminalise people for taking to the streets.
Take action today:
https://secure.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/page/180398/action/1?ea.tracking.id=socials
@andylycett.bsky.social Harry Brooke should have come with us to Simpsons to play on a bad pitch!
January 24, 2026 at 6:46 PM
@andylycett.bsky.social Harry Brooke should have come with us to Simpsons to play on a bad pitch!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This seems rather depressing that after being rescued by a charity and offered accommodation in a hotel that they have walked away without contributing.
We are blessed to live in a society of Good Samaritans but no one should take it for granted.
This seems rather depressing that after being rescued by a charity and offered accommodation in a hotel that they have walked away without contributing.
We are blessed to live in a society of Good Samaritans but no one should take it for granted.
Scafell Pike hikers left Wasdale rescue team to pay hotel bill
The mountain rescue team says it feels obliged to settle the debt on their behalf.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 5:11 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This seems rather depressing that after being rescued by a charity and offered accommodation in a hotel that they have walked away without contributing.
We are blessed to live in a society of Good Samaritans but no one should take it for granted.
This seems rather depressing that after being rescued by a charity and offered accommodation in a hotel that they have walked away without contributing.
We are blessed to live in a society of Good Samaritans but no one should take it for granted.
Excellent use of analogy by VPOTUS.. 🙄
Vance on the economy:
"You don't turn the Titanic around overnight"
"You don't turn the Titanic around overnight"
January 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Excellent use of analogy by VPOTUS.. 🙄
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Profits go down: We regret to announce that we have to destroy the world.
Profits go up: We're delighted to announce that we have to destroy the world.
Profits go up: We're delighted to announce that we have to destroy the world.
January 19, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Profits go down: We regret to announce that we have to destroy the world.
Profits go up: We're delighted to announce that we have to destroy the world.
Profits go up: We're delighted to announce that we have to destroy the world.
One small step towards @hillsboroughlawnow.bsky.social changing the landscape for all those who are victims of the state. However we need to keep the pressure on and make sure the law is not watered down.
#YNWA #JFT97 🐝
Government pulls Hillsborough Law amendment www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#YNWA #JFT97 🐝
Government pulls Hillsborough Law amendment www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government pulls Hillsborough Law amendment after backlash
It was facing a potential rebellion by some Labour MPs over how the law would apply to security services.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 7:37 PM
One small step towards @hillsboroughlawnow.bsky.social changing the landscape for all those who are victims of the state. However we need to keep the pressure on and make sure the law is not watered down.
#YNWA #JFT97 🐝
Government pulls Hillsborough Law amendment www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#YNWA #JFT97 🐝
Government pulls Hillsborough Law amendment www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A real shame if this photo went viral again today.
January 18, 2026 at 8:18 AM
A real shame if this photo went viral again today.
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BREAKING: Massive anti-U.S., pro-Greenland protests have erupted in Copenhagen
Let that sink in, one of America’s closest allies is publicly protesting out of fear we might invade their territory
So much for the claim that “the world respects the U.S. under Trump.”
The reality? It’s the opposite.
Let that sink in, one of America’s closest allies is publicly protesting out of fear we might invade their territory
So much for the claim that “the world respects the U.S. under Trump.”
The reality? It’s the opposite.
January 17, 2026 at 1:25 PM
BREAKING: Massive anti-U.S., pro-Greenland protests have erupted in Copenhagen
Let that sink in, one of America’s closest allies is publicly protesting out of fear we might invade their territory
So much for the claim that “the world respects the U.S. under Trump.”
The reality? It’s the opposite.
Let that sink in, one of America’s closest allies is publicly protesting out of fear we might invade their territory
So much for the claim that “the world respects the U.S. under Trump.”
The reality? It’s the opposite.
Let’s hope @teamlabouruk.bsky.social are following @greenparty.org.uk and heed the message.
#JFT97 #YNWA 🐝
The victims of the state deserve no less than full implementation of @hillsboroughlawnow.bsky.social
#JFT97 #YNWA 🐝
The victims of the state deserve no less than full implementation of @hillsboroughlawnow.bsky.social
Green MPs support the Hillsborough Law being enacted in full — including Ian Byrne’s amendments to make all public officials, including intelligence officers, truly accountable.
Justice delayed, is justice denied.
#JusticeFor97 #HillsboroughLaw
Justice delayed, is justice denied.
#JusticeFor97 #HillsboroughLaw
January 17, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Let’s hope @teamlabouruk.bsky.social are following @greenparty.org.uk and heed the message.
#JFT97 #YNWA 🐝
The victims of the state deserve no less than full implementation of @hillsboroughlawnow.bsky.social
#JFT97 #YNWA 🐝
The victims of the state deserve no less than full implementation of @hillsboroughlawnow.bsky.social
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Green MPs support the Hillsborough Law being enacted in full — including Ian Byrne’s amendments to make all public officials, including intelligence officers, truly accountable.
Justice delayed, is justice denied.
#JusticeFor97 #HillsboroughLaw
Justice delayed, is justice denied.
#JusticeFor97 #HillsboroughLaw
January 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Green MPs support the Hillsborough Law being enacted in full — including Ian Byrne’s amendments to make all public officials, including intelligence officers, truly accountable.
Justice delayed, is justice denied.
#JusticeFor97 #HillsboroughLaw
Justice delayed, is justice denied.
#JusticeFor97 #HillsboroughLaw
PLEASE write to your MP today to ask for their support on #HillsboroughLaw You may want to read what Ian Byrne MP has to say. ‘An open letter to my fellow Labour MPs: if not the full Hillsborough Law, what is this government for?’ @paulabarkermp.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2026/01/open...
labourlist.org/2026/01/open...
'An open letter to my fellow Labour MPs: if not the full Hillsborough Law, what is this government for?' - LabourList
"As the Government looks to water-down the Public Office (Accountability) Bill once again, my message to Labour colleagues is simple: what are we here to do, and who are we here to serve?" asks Ian By...
labourlist.org
January 17, 2026 at 2:34 PM
PLEASE write to your MP today to ask for their support on #HillsboroughLaw You may want to read what Ian Byrne MP has to say. ‘An open letter to my fellow Labour MPs: if not the full Hillsborough Law, what is this government for?’ @paulabarkermp.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2026/01/open...
labourlist.org/2026/01/open...
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Incredibly, no-one on Nigel Farage’s team has got round to deleting this post. It’s still live as Robert Jenrick gives his big defection speech.
January 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Incredibly, no-one on Nigel Farage’s team has got round to deleting this post. It’s still live as Robert Jenrick gives his big defection speech.
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What is the new crime of 'Misleading the Public' and how will it operate in practice? Prof Lydia Hayes explains ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoOn...
#UKGovernment #LiverpoolFC #labour #hillsboroughlaw #hillsborough #justice #legislation #law
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoOn...
#UKGovernment #LiverpoolFC #labour #hillsboroughlaw #hillsborough #justice #legislation #law
2026 new crime of Misleading the Public
YouTube video by Centre for Peoples Justice
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:21 AM
What is the new crime of 'Misleading the Public' and how will it operate in practice? Prof Lydia Hayes explains ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoOn...
#UKGovernment #LiverpoolFC #labour #hillsboroughlaw #hillsborough #justice #legislation #law
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoOn...
#UKGovernment #LiverpoolFC #labour #hillsboroughlaw #hillsborough #justice #legislation #law
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Great!
Now show us the evidence.
Because so far you’ve point blank refused. Which some might think looks a little suspicious.
Now show us the evidence.
Because so far you’ve point blank refused. Which some might think looks a little suspicious.
January 11, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Great!
Now show us the evidence.
Because so far you’ve point blank refused. Which some might think looks a little suspicious.
Now show us the evidence.
Because so far you’ve point blank refused. Which some might think looks a little suspicious.
What a day for Christianity… one “better than the pope” the other “the strongest Christian to be president”.
Not so sure that everyone will agree..
Not so sure that everyone will agree..
December 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
What a day for Christianity… one “better than the pope” the other “the strongest Christian to be president”.
Not so sure that everyone will agree..
Not so sure that everyone will agree..
Seems to be a requirement of the leader of the Tories to ignore advice and do your own thing. #Truss #Johnson
1. This is indeed a climbdown by the govt, and therefore a Tory win.
2. But anyone who suggested this wasn't an obvious Tory campaign is a moron.
3. So why are you telling us you have moron advisers?
2. But anyone who suggested this wasn't an obvious Tory campaign is a moron.
3. So why are you telling us you have moron advisers?
December 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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New Fairytale of New York lyrics just dropped... 😮💨
Grace Petrie 👏
Grace Petrie 👏
December 22, 2025 at 7:32 AM
New Fairytale of New York lyrics just dropped... 😮💨
Grace Petrie 👏
Grace Petrie 👏
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Astonishing, terrifying testimony from #spycops officer Mark Jenner at the Undercover Polciing Inquiry today.
Entirely lacking in self-reflection, he beleives that he was a cop, cops are always good & right, therefore anything he did was good & right.
Entirely lacking in self-reflection, he beleives that he was a cop, cops are always good & right, therefore anything he did was good & right.
December 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Astonishing, terrifying testimony from #spycops officer Mark Jenner at the Undercover Polciing Inquiry today.
Entirely lacking in self-reflection, he beleives that he was a cop, cops are always good & right, therefore anything he did was good & right.
Entirely lacking in self-reflection, he beleives that he was a cop, cops are always good & right, therefore anything he did was good & right.
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It’s exactly this kind of dismal, prejudiced bollox from the Daily Mail that’s got us into the ruinous Brexit mess we’re in. What a moronic response to us rejoining Erasmus and all the benefits that brings. If they’re really worried about cost, they should push to cancel Brexit altogether.
December 18, 2025 at 7:21 AM
It’s exactly this kind of dismal, prejudiced bollox from the Daily Mail that’s got us into the ruinous Brexit mess we’re in. What a moronic response to us rejoining Erasmus and all the benefits that brings. If they’re really worried about cost, they should push to cancel Brexit altogether.
The misinformation around the European Convention needs to be called out. Really important research here to tell the truth. In the week of #HumanRightsDay let’s get it right.
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-09...
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-09...
Misrepresentations around human rights and immigration fuelling calls
A new report from the University of Oxford's Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, Faculty of Law, warns that misleading media coverage is shaping public debate on immigration and human rights. The
www.ox.ac.uk
December 12, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The misinformation around the European Convention needs to be called out. Really important research here to tell the truth. In the week of #HumanRightsDay let’s get it right.
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-09...
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-09...
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🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
December 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Great event tonight to launch the impact report showing the amazing work of @vlcliverpool.bsky.social Delighted to promote the massive contribution the law Centre makes to the community. #Liverpool #AccesstoJustice
December 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Great event tonight to launch the impact report showing the amazing work of @vlcliverpool.bsky.social Delighted to promote the massive contribution the law Centre makes to the community. #Liverpool #AccesstoJustice
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Today's @liverpoolecho.co.uk front page
December 3, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Today's @liverpoolecho.co.uk front page