David Abbott
@davidjabbott.bsky.social
Charity CEO, experienced regulator. Happily living in Ynys Mon.
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Stand by for an exciting announcement about our Annual General Assembly on 30 October...
October 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Stand by for an exciting announcement about our Annual General Assembly on 30 October...
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#WinOfTheWeek is celebrating the legacy of Emma Wilkinson from her work over the past 3 years, as she leaves as our employment law lead this week.
We're pleased to still be working with Emma in her role as Director of the Employment Law Advice Network.
Bon voyage and au reviour Emma!
We're pleased to still be working with Emma in her role as Director of the Employment Law Advice Network.
Bon voyage and au reviour Emma!
September 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
#WinOfTheWeek is celebrating the legacy of Emma Wilkinson from her work over the past 3 years, as she leaves as our employment law lead this week.
We're pleased to still be working with Emma in her role as Director of the Employment Law Advice Network.
Bon voyage and au reviour Emma!
We're pleased to still be working with Emma in her role as Director of the Employment Law Advice Network.
Bon voyage and au reviour Emma!
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The Secret Barrister’s done a thriller! And an excellent one. Five stars. Audiobook is excellent!
@barristersecret.bsky.social
@barristersecret.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The Secret Barrister’s done a thriller! And an excellent one. Five stars. Audiobook is excellent!
@barristersecret.bsky.social
@barristersecret.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article.... This is incredibly concerning. Independent scrutiny of the court system was abolished on the pretext it wasn't necessary.
Time for an inquiry into this issue, and for independent scrutiny to be reinstated. Justice is too important to society to operate in the dark.
Time for an inquiry into this issue, and for independent scrutiny to be reinstated. Justice is too important to society to operate in the dark.
Courts service accused of covering up IT bug that caused evidence to go missing
Sources say judges in courts and tribunals will have made rulings when evidence was incomplete.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article.... This is incredibly concerning. Independent scrutiny of the court system was abolished on the pretext it wasn't necessary.
Time for an inquiry into this issue, and for independent scrutiny to be reinstated. Justice is too important to society to operate in the dark.
Time for an inquiry into this issue, and for independent scrutiny to be reinstated. Justice is too important to society to operate in the dark.
We have the greatest friends and supporters - thanks to everyone. This money will make a massive difference to our service.
A week ago we attended The Lawyer Awards 2025 as charity partner.
Thanks to this wonderful opportunity, and the efforts of MC Tom Allen we raised an incredible £25,000!
Huge thanks to everyone who donated, made an auction bid or organised the event. Special thanks to Catrin Griffiths as ever!
Thanks to this wonderful opportunity, and the efforts of MC Tom Allen we raised an incredible £25,000!
Huge thanks to everyone who donated, made an auction bid or organised the event. Special thanks to Catrin Griffiths as ever!
June 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
We have the greatest friends and supporters - thanks to everyone. This money will make a massive difference to our service.
We have some amazing supporters who put their support into action time and time again.
#WinOfTheWeek Huge thanks to everyone who has shown their support this week including London #LegalWalkers, FRU volunteers, The Institute of Barristers Clerks and The Lawyer Magazine.
We couldn't do it without you!
We couldn't do it without you!
June 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
We have some amazing supporters who put their support into action time and time again.
I'll be on the registration desk if anyone would like to say hello later.
It's a very big day for us because I'm also off to The Lawyer Awards tonight where we're the charity partner. I'm even presenting an award!
It's a very big day for us because I'm also off to The Lawyer Awards tonight where we're the charity partner. I'm even presenting an award!
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Today's the big day!
We're so looking forward to the @londonlegal.bsky.social London #LegalWalk today.
Look out for the FRU walkers - they'd love to meet you.
Thanks to all the teams raising funds for our sector, you make a big difference.
Today's the big day!
We're so looking forward to the @londonlegal.bsky.social London #LegalWalk today.
Look out for the FRU walkers - they'd love to meet you.
Thanks to all the teams raising funds for our sector, you make a big difference.
London Legal Walk 2025
Thank you for supporting our team in fundraising for the 2025 London Legal Walk. We will be taking on 10km on Tuesday 17th June to help those in need gain access to life-changing free legal advice. Ou
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June 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I'll be on the registration desk if anyone would like to say hello later.
It's a very big day for us because I'm also off to The Lawyer Awards tonight where we're the charity partner. I'm even presenting an award!
It's a very big day for us because I'm also off to The Lawyer Awards tonight where we're the charity partner. I'm even presenting an award!
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The FRU employment legal test results are OUT!
Well done if you passed, we look forward to working with you soon.
Commiserations if you didn't and we hope that you will take the test again when you are able to.
#WeDoProBono
Well done if you passed, we look forward to working with you soon.
Commiserations if you didn't and we hope that you will take the test again when you are able to.
#WeDoProBono
June 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The FRU employment legal test results are OUT!
Well done if you passed, we look forward to working with you soon.
Commiserations if you didn't and we hope that you will take the test again when you are able to.
#WeDoProBono
Well done if you passed, we look forward to working with you soon.
Commiserations if you didn't and we hope that you will take the test again when you are able to.
#WeDoProBono
Yes, huge thanks to all the fantastic people who work for free to provide #AccessToJustice for people who can't afford legal representation.
Each year volunteers give thousands of hours to help their clients. #VolunteersWeek
Each year volunteers give thousands of hours to help their clients. #VolunteersWeek
Without our volunteers we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.
Not all the work we do leads to headlines for our volunteers and there are many unsung heroes whose quiet work on FRU cases is invaluable. Thanks also to our volunteer trustees.
Thank you to each and every one of you. #VolunteersWeek
Not all the work we do leads to headlines for our volunteers and there are many unsung heroes whose quiet work on FRU cases is invaluable. Thanks also to our volunteer trustees.
Thank you to each and every one of you. #VolunteersWeek
June 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Yes, huge thanks to all the fantastic people who work for free to provide #AccessToJustice for people who can't afford legal representation.
Each year volunteers give thousands of hours to help their clients. #VolunteersWeek
Each year volunteers give thousands of hours to help their clients. #VolunteersWeek
www.legalservicesconsumerpanel.org.uk/blog/regulat...
My valedictory blog for the @lsconsumerpanel.bsky.social.
It was fulfilling to be on the inside of debates across the legal sector about consumer needs.
Good luck to the Panel for its future work.
My valedictory blog for the @lsconsumerpanel.bsky.social.
It was fulfilling to be on the inside of debates across the legal sector about consumer needs.
Good luck to the Panel for its future work.
Regulatory Leadership is Needed on Access to Justice - Legal Services Consumer Panel
David Abbott has recently completed his term with the Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP). In this valedictory blog he highlights the Panel’s recent report on Regulatory Leadership on Access to Justi...
www.legalservicesconsumerpanel.org.uk
April 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM
www.legalservicesconsumerpanel.org.uk/blog/regulat...
My valedictory blog for the @lsconsumerpanel.bsky.social.
It was fulfilling to be on the inside of debates across the legal sector about consumer needs.
Good luck to the Panel for its future work.
My valedictory blog for the @lsconsumerpanel.bsky.social.
It was fulfilling to be on the inside of debates across the legal sector about consumer needs.
Good luck to the Panel for its future work.
My thoughts on the Employment Tribunal system this week from LinkedIn. www.linkedin.com/posts/david-...
#probono #accesstojustice | David Abbott
The Employment Tribunal system is in crisis.
People approach Free Representation Unit (FRU) having experienced significant trauma at work - bringing claims of unfair treatment, discrimination and un...
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April 17, 2025 at 8:47 AM
My thoughts on the Employment Tribunal system this week from LinkedIn. www.linkedin.com/posts/david-...
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If you have a #legal issue, you may find the #Legal Choices website useful: www.legalchoices.org.uk.
Legal Choices | Legal Choices
Supporting your legal choices by giving you independent and factual information about legal issues and lawyers.
www.legalchoices.org.uk
April 1, 2025 at 9:51 AM
If you have a #legal issue, you may find the #Legal Choices website useful: www.legalchoices.org.uk.
A scarry situation for our client. Thank goodness we were there to represent them. We need support to advocate for so many more people who need it.
www.thefru.org.uk/donate
www.thefru.org.uk/donate
March 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A scarry situation for our client. Thank goodness we were there to represent them. We need support to advocate for so many more people who need it.
www.thefru.org.uk/donate
www.thefru.org.uk/donate
This was such a great session to chair, really grateful for the inspiration from this excellent work across the country.
I'm pleased to have had this opportunity as one of my last actions as a @lsconsumerpanel.bsky.social member.
I'm pleased to have had this opportunity as one of my last actions as a @lsconsumerpanel.bsky.social member.
Chaired by David Abbott, Legal Services Consumer Panel member, our first panel this morning looks at collaboration to improve access to justice (1/3)
@davidjabbott.bsky.social @lsconsumerpanel.bsky.social
#ReshapingLegalServices #AccesstoJustice #legalprofession #LegalServices
@davidjabbott.bsky.social @lsconsumerpanel.bsky.social
#ReshapingLegalServices #AccesstoJustice #legalprofession #LegalServices
March 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
This was such a great session to chair, really grateful for the inspiration from this excellent work across the country.
I'm pleased to have had this opportunity as one of my last actions as a @lsconsumerpanel.bsky.social member.
I'm pleased to have had this opportunity as one of my last actions as a @lsconsumerpanel.bsky.social member.
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Ooh exciting. Nominations for the 2025 LALY awards are now open. Get those nominations started 😊
The @wearelapg.bsky.social
2025 LALY awards are GO! 🚀🚀
Nominations now open for the only awards dedicated to celebrating the life-changing work of legal aid lawyers.
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2025 LALY awards are GO! 🚀🚀
Nominations now open for the only awards dedicated to celebrating the life-changing work of legal aid lawyers.
lapg.co.uk/wp-content/u...
February 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Ooh exciting. Nominations for the 2025 LALY awards are now open. Get those nominations started 😊
I'm looking forward to chairing the session on access to justice. Please sign up to attend, it's an important agenda.
📢 Full programme now live for the Reshaping Legal Services Conference 2025!
Join us to explore creative solutions to the sector's challenges.
6 March 2025 | London | In-person or online attendance
Sign up today: events.ringcentral.com/events/resha...
#ReshapingLegalServices
Join us to explore creative solutions to the sector's challenges.
6 March 2025 | London | In-person or online attendance
Sign up today: events.ringcentral.com/events/resha...
#ReshapingLegalServices
February 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
I'm looking forward to chairing the session on access to justice. Please sign up to attend, it's an important agenda.
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Your public service announcement that the incredible You Do Not Have Yo Say Anything - with the equally incredible @joannahs.bsky.social - continues today on BBC Radio 4 and iPlayer.
It’s a wonderfully true and compassionate insight into the criminal justice system.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
It’s a wonderfully true and compassionate insight into the criminal justice system.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
BBC Sounds - You Do Not Have to Say Anything - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of You Do Not Have to Say Anything on BBC Sounds.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 21, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Your public service announcement that the incredible You Do Not Have Yo Say Anything - with the equally incredible @joannahs.bsky.social - continues today on BBC Radio 4 and iPlayer.
It’s a wonderfully true and compassionate insight into the criminal justice system.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
It’s a wonderfully true and compassionate insight into the criminal justice system.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
Welcome to Michael!
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Mack to the @lsconsumerpanel.bsky.social (LSCP).
Michael will take up his appointment from 1 April 2025 for an initial three-year term.
legalservicesboard.org.uk/news/michael...
Michael will take up his appointment from 1 April 2025 for an initial three-year term.
legalservicesboard.org.uk/news/michael...
February 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Welcome to Michael!
This is an amazing job working at a brilliant charity. Please check out the recruitment pack and let me know if you'd like to talk it over.
Would you like one of the best jobs in employment law?
We're hiring a Principal Legal Officer to run the FRU employment law service. Transfer your #EmpLaw expertise to the next generation of lawyers.
www.thefru.org.uk/vacancies
Salary £51,622, permanent, full time. Closing date 10 March.
We're hiring a Principal Legal Officer to run the FRU employment law service. Transfer your #EmpLaw expertise to the next generation of lawyers.
www.thefru.org.uk/vacancies
Salary £51,622, permanent, full time. Closing date 10 March.
Vacancies | FRU
www.thefru.org.uk
February 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This is an amazing job working at a brilliant charity. Please check out the recruitment pack and let me know if you'd like to talk it over.
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www.thetimes.com/article/0a17...
#WinOfTheWeek this week? It just has to be @mattjejackson.bsky.social getting @thetimes.com lawyer of the week on Thursday.
Longstanding friend of FRU Matt did fantastic pro bono work in the 'Lorenzo' case
Thanks and congratulations Matt!
#WinOfTheWeek this week? It just has to be @mattjejackson.bsky.social getting @thetimes.com lawyer of the week on Thursday.
Longstanding friend of FRU Matt did fantastic pro bono work in the 'Lorenzo' case
Thanks and congratulations Matt!
Matt Jackson on his role in the Spanish state immunity case
Matt Jackson, a barrister at Cloisters chambers, was part of the team that represented the former Spanish embassy worker Lydia Lorenzo, who claims that staff there made “disparaging” remarks in
www.thetimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
www.thetimes.com/article/0a17...
#WinOfTheWeek this week? It just has to be @mattjejackson.bsky.social getting @thetimes.com lawyer of the week on Thursday.
Longstanding friend of FRU Matt did fantastic pro bono work in the 'Lorenzo' case
Thanks and congratulations Matt!
#WinOfTheWeek this week? It just has to be @mattjejackson.bsky.social getting @thetimes.com lawyer of the week on Thursday.
Longstanding friend of FRU Matt did fantastic pro bono work in the 'Lorenzo' case
Thanks and congratulations Matt!
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Roses are red
Violets are blue
We love everyone
Who gives their support to FRU!
We never said we were poets... #WeDoProBono
www.thefru.org.uk/donate
Violets are blue
We love everyone
Who gives their support to FRU!
We never said we were poets... #WeDoProBono
www.thefru.org.uk/donate
February 14, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Roses are red
Violets are blue
We love everyone
Who gives their support to FRU!
We never said we were poets... #WeDoProBono
www.thefru.org.uk/donate
Violets are blue
We love everyone
Who gives their support to FRU!
We never said we were poets... #WeDoProBono
www.thefru.org.uk/donate
I’ll be chairing a session at Reshaping Legal Services Conference on 6 March 2025.
The conference will explore these themes:
- Rebuilding confidence in legal services
- improving access to justice
- Making the legal profession inclusive
To join click here:
events.ringcentral.com/events/resha...
The conference will explore these themes:
- Rebuilding confidence in legal services
- improving access to justice
- Making the legal profession inclusive
To join click here:
events.ringcentral.com/events/resha...
February 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I’ll be chairing a session at Reshaping Legal Services Conference on 6 March 2025.
The conference will explore these themes:
- Rebuilding confidence in legal services
- improving access to justice
- Making the legal profession inclusive
To join click here:
events.ringcentral.com/events/resha...
The conference will explore these themes:
- Rebuilding confidence in legal services
- improving access to justice
- Making the legal profession inclusive
To join click here:
events.ringcentral.com/events/resha...
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Hi @futureadvocacy.bsky.social. Thank you for becoming our 3000th followers.
Thanks to everyone who follows our work - It's great to connect!
Thanks to everyone who follows our work - It's great to connect!
January 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Hi @futureadvocacy.bsky.social. Thank you for becoming our 3000th followers.
Thanks to everyone who follows our work - It's great to connect!
Thanks to everyone who follows our work - It's great to connect!
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#WinOfTheWeek
Huge thanks to casework volunteers Kafia Thompson-Henry, Patrick Nelson and Stacey Young for enabling us to be more effective!
#ProBonoHeroes
Huge thanks to casework volunteers Kafia Thompson-Henry, Patrick Nelson and Stacey Young for enabling us to be more effective!
#ProBonoHeroes
January 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
#WinOfTheWeek
Huge thanks to casework volunteers Kafia Thompson-Henry, Patrick Nelson and Stacey Young for enabling us to be more effective!
#ProBonoHeroes
Huge thanks to casework volunteers Kafia Thompson-Henry, Patrick Nelson and Stacey Young for enabling us to be more effective!
#ProBonoHeroes
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Hello lovely Bluesky followers in the legal sector.
We have been approached by several year 12 school students from London and the south east who are looking for legal work placements for a week.
We don't have the capacity to host - can anyone help? Please message.
We have been approached by several year 12 school students from London and the south east who are looking for legal work placements for a week.
We don't have the capacity to host - can anyone help? Please message.
January 29, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Hello lovely Bluesky followers in the legal sector.
We have been approached by several year 12 school students from London and the south east who are looking for legal work placements for a week.
We don't have the capacity to host - can anyone help? Please message.
We have been approached by several year 12 school students from London and the south east who are looking for legal work placements for a week.
We don't have the capacity to host - can anyone help? Please message.