Jason Braier
@jasonbraier.bsky.social
Barrister specialising in employment law. Trustee of Kisharon Noe school. Mainly talk employment law (do you see a theme?) with the occasional foray into politics and bad puns.
Wondering if one of the things #TheApprentice teams will be asked to find and bring back from Hong Kong is Jimmy Lai.
January 29, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Wondering if one of the things #TheApprentice teams will be asked to find and bring back from Hong Kong is Jimmy Lai.
Today’s New York Times spelling bee is going to have people across Britain spitting out their cornflakes in anger!
January 28, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Today’s New York Times spelling bee is going to have people across Britain spitting out their cornflakes in anger!
This is very exciting for the legal community on social media, with whom @nigella.bsky.social has so often corresponded both on here and on Twitter (in its good old days)!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith on The Great British Bake Off
The TV chef says she's
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 3:26 PM
This is very exciting for the legal community on social media, with whom @nigella.bsky.social has so often corresponded both on here and on Twitter (in its good old days)!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s good to know that republicans are against civilians carrying weapons and are not unwaveringly pro-life.
So they’d doubtless support a narrow reading of the 2nd Amendment, disbandment of the NRA and the placing of Roe v Wade rights on the statute book.
So they’d doubtless support a narrow reading of the 2nd Amendment, disbandment of the NRA and the placing of Roe v Wade rights on the statute book.
January 25, 2026 at 12:48 PM
It’s good to know that republicans are against civilians carrying weapons and are not unwaveringly pro-life.
So they’d doubtless support a narrow reading of the 2nd Amendment, disbandment of the NRA and the placing of Roe v Wade rights on the statute book.
So they’d doubtless support a narrow reading of the 2nd Amendment, disbandment of the NRA and the placing of Roe v Wade rights on the statute book.
Is there an equivalent of a civil restraint order for vexatious litigants in the USA?
Just a thought...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Just a thought...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and Jamie Dimon for at least $5bn
US president alleges JPMorgan stopped offering him banking services in wake of January 6 Capitol riot
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Is there an equivalent of a civil restraint order for vexatious litigants in the USA?
Just a thought...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Just a thought...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
As a British lawyer, it's dumbfounding that the Speaker of the House of Representatives is actively supporting impeaching 2 Judges because their rulings have been inconvenient/critical to Trump.
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
thehill.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:43 PM
As a British lawyer, it's dumbfounding that the Speaker of the House of Representatives is actively supporting impeaching 2 Judges because their rulings have been inconvenient/critical to Trump.
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
If it's okay with you, I think I'll stay here and give my US asylum place to someone actually suffering state persecution.
(I'd also rather not claim asylum in a country whose leaders are comfortable associating with the likes of Nick Fuentes)
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
(I'd also rather not claim asylum in a country whose leaders are comfortable associating with the likes of Nick Fuentes)
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US reportedly considers granting asylum to Jewish people from UK
Trump lawyer Robert Garson told the Telegraph he discussed refuge for those leaving UK over antisemitism
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:14 AM
If it's okay with you, I think I'll stay here and give my US asylum place to someone actually suffering state persecution.
(I'd also rather not claim asylum in a country whose leaders are comfortable associating with the likes of Nick Fuentes)
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
(I'd also rather not claim asylum in a country whose leaders are comfortable associating with the likes of Nick Fuentes)
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
They always say that as a barrister you should note what the greats are doing and see what you can learn from their actions.
So today I’m taking that advice and copying @dinahrose.bsky.social and @davidmuttering.bsky.social
So today I’m taking that advice and copying @dinahrose.bsky.social and @davidmuttering.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 8:58 AM
They always say that as a barrister you should note what the greats are doing and see what you can learn from their actions.
So today I’m taking that advice and copying @dinahrose.bsky.social and @davidmuttering.bsky.social
So today I’m taking that advice and copying @dinahrose.bsky.social and @davidmuttering.bsky.social
Fascinating piece of info in today's Nobel press release makes one wonder whether Machado was trying to deliver a different message by giving Trump her Nobel medal.
January 18, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Fascinating piece of info in today's Nobel press release makes one wonder whether Machado was trying to deliver a different message by giving Trump her Nobel medal.
I presume the real quote ends “…like a hole in the head”
Zahawi: “Britain needs Nigel Farage as prime minister.”
January 12, 2026 at 5:49 PM
I presume the real quote ends “…like a hole in the head”
Luke Littler hit a 147 to win the World Championship! Don't think that's been done before in the history of snooker, let alone darts!
January 3, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Luke Littler hit a 147 to win the World Championship! Don't think that's been done before in the history of snooker, let alone darts!
So we now know who the real @barristersecret.bsky.social is! #Traitors
January 3, 2026 at 8:31 PM
So we now know who the real @barristersecret.bsky.social is! #Traitors
Ok, so just so we are clear, it’s now okay for a foreign country to swoop in and take hostage a President and First Lady where the President has tried anti-democratically to steal an election and where he is more widely corrupt, and where the country has oil resources.
Got it.
Got it.
January 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Ok, so just so we are clear, it’s now okay for a foreign country to swoop in and take hostage a President and First Lady where the President has tried anti-democratically to steal an election and where he is more widely corrupt, and where the country has oil resources.
Got it.
Got it.
Two barristers on the Traitors cast. Now that is an exciting start to 2026!!!
January 1, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Two barristers on the Traitors cast. Now that is an exciting start to 2026!!!
A bit niche this, but the Jewish News typo in announcing Matt Lucas's OBE amused me. Kittle Britain would be a fascinating High Holyday documentary!
December 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
A bit niche this, but the Jewish News typo in announcing Matt Lucas's OBE amused me. Kittle Britain would be a fascinating High Holyday documentary!
Do any criminal lawyers on here have thoughts on this judgment re quashing a summons for the private prosecution of Reginald D Hunter due to the prosecutor's failure to comply with the duty of candour? @barristersecret.bsky.social @joannahs.bsky.social
greghadfield.medium.com/judgment-of-...
greghadfield.medium.com/judgment-of-...
Judgment of Michael Snow: Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) v Reginald Hunter
[The judgment can be downloaded here.]
greghadfield.medium.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Do any criminal lawyers on here have thoughts on this judgment re quashing a summons for the private prosecution of Reginald D Hunter due to the prosecutor's failure to comply with the duty of candour? @barristersecret.bsky.social @joannahs.bsky.social
greghadfield.medium.com/judgment-of-...
greghadfield.medium.com/judgment-of-...
Chanukah Sameach. May the light engulf the darkness.
December 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Chanukah Sameach. May the light engulf the darkness.
I mourn for a world where I have to think carefully about attending a public celebration of what should be a joyous day, and one focused on the excitement and smiles of children, because I can’t be sure whether someone else’s hatred sees that as an irresistible opportunity to kill Jews.
December 14, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I mourn for a world where I have to think carefully about attending a public celebration of what should be a joyous day, and one focused on the excitement and smiles of children, because I can’t be sure whether someone else’s hatred sees that as an irresistible opportunity to kill Jews.
In certain parts of NW London and south Hertfordshire, the collective shouts at the TV screen registered on the richter scale as Jewish Only Connect viewers got 5 points on the Sequences round. @vcorenmitchell.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
In certain parts of NW London and south Hertfordshire, the collective shouts at the TV screen registered on the richter scale as Jewish Only Connect viewers got 5 points on the Sequences round. @vcorenmitchell.bsky.social
Pity the non-legal correspondent journalists currently ploughing their way through a 300+ page Scottish Employment Tribunal judgment.
December 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Pity the non-legal correspondent journalists currently ploughing their way through a 300+ page Scottish Employment Tribunal judgment.
Violent threats, ‘soft sexism’ at the Bar — and defending Jimmy Lai
www.thetimes.com/article/bf21...
A great report on a barrister whose utter brilliance, tenacity and dedication to the rule of law knows no bounds.
www.thetimes.com/article/bf21...
A great report on a barrister whose utter brilliance, tenacity and dedication to the rule of law knows no bounds.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Violent threats, ‘soft sexism’ at the Bar — and defending Jimmy Lai
www.thetimes.com/article/bf21...
A great report on a barrister whose utter brilliance, tenacity and dedication to the rule of law knows no bounds.
www.thetimes.com/article/bf21...
A great report on a barrister whose utter brilliance, tenacity and dedication to the rule of law knows no bounds.
Whatever happens in the World Cup draw, we all know it will only be Trump's 2nd favourite such event
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzO8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzO8...
🏆😧 When Donald Trump did the League Cup draw | ITV Sport Archive
YouTube video by ITV Sport
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December 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Whatever happens in the World Cup draw, we all know it will only be Trump's 2nd favourite such event
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzO8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzO8...
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Who knew that Guinness World Records were as global as the baseball World Series? (I write this as a former world record holder as a participant in the world’s largest custard pie fight (if you can spot me)): youtu.be/HUAhUine6gk?...
Who knew that Guinness World Records were as global as the baseball World Series? (I write this as a former world record holder as a participant in the world’s largest custard pie fight (if you can spot me)): youtu.be/HUAhUine6gk?...
Guinness World Records says it stopped taking records from Israel after October 7 | The Times of Israel
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December 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Who knew that Guinness World Records were as global as the baseball World Series? (I write this as a former world record holder as a participant in the world’s largest custard pie fight (if you can spot me)): youtu.be/HUAhUine6gk?...
Who knew that Guinness World Records were as global as the baseball World Series? (I write this as a former world record holder as a participant in the world’s largest custard pie fight (if you can spot me)): youtu.be/HUAhUine6gk?...