Kirsty Brimelow KC
@kirstybrimelow.bsky.social
Human rights, criminal & international law barrister Doughty Street Chambers. Vice Chair Bar Council. Chair Criminal Bar Association 2022-2023. Chair Bar Human Rights Committee 2012-2018. Bencher Gray’s Inn. Trustee of WWF-UK.
I love meeting new people across the global profession & discussing my law passions.
Thank u Berlin Law Assoc.Excellent chat at our table,from universal jurisdiction to protest law to trial by media.At the 23rd Berlin Conference of European Legal Professions.Top speech by Prof Dr Matthias Jahn.
Thank u Berlin Law Assoc.Excellent chat at our table,from universal jurisdiction to protest law to trial by media.At the 23rd Berlin Conference of European Legal Professions.Top speech by Prof Dr Matthias Jahn.
November 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I love meeting new people across the global profession & discussing my law passions.
Thank u Berlin Law Assoc.Excellent chat at our table,from universal jurisdiction to protest law to trial by media.At the 23rd Berlin Conference of European Legal Professions.Top speech by Prof Dr Matthias Jahn.
Thank u Berlin Law Assoc.Excellent chat at our table,from universal jurisdiction to protest law to trial by media.At the 23rd Berlin Conference of European Legal Professions.Top speech by Prof Dr Matthias Jahn.
Whilst we’re on a spooky weekend, this was an enjoyable podcast on difficult but important subject. Let me know thoughts.
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Do witches really exist and how do lawyers get involved? - Kids Law
A Hallowe'en Special!In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda are talking to Kirsty Brimelow QC, a barrister and expert in international human rights, public and criminal law. We talk about&nb...
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November 1, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Whilst we’re on a spooky weekend, this was an enjoyable podcast on difficult but important subject. Let me know thoughts.
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Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
October 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
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In The Hague speaking at The European Circuit 2025 Annual Conference, on Europe-wide migration issues, alongside colleagues from the Netherlands, Italy, and France: Nikki Vreede, Marco Bona, and Lisanne Chamberland-Poulin.
September 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
In The Hague speaking at The European Circuit 2025 Annual Conference, on Europe-wide migration issues, alongside colleagues from the Netherlands, Italy, and France: Nikki Vreede, Marco Bona, and Lisanne Chamberland-Poulin.
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The European Circuit Annual Conference 2025 continues into its second day, with discussion on the International Criminal Court and the fight against impunity for atrocity crimes
September 20, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The European Circuit Annual Conference 2025 continues into its second day, with discussion on the International Criminal Court and the fight against impunity for atrocity crimes
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A hugely stimulating session on migration policy. As usual I leant so much from fellow panelists!
Brilliant panel on migration.
Impressive command of material by all - with a particular shout out to fantastic analysis by @berryadrianc.bsky.social
#europeancircuit
Impressive command of material by all - with a particular shout out to fantastic analysis by @berryadrianc.bsky.social
#europeancircuit
September 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A hugely stimulating session on migration policy. As usual I leant so much from fellow panelists!
Brilliant panel on migration.
Impressive command of material by all - with a particular shout out to fantastic analysis by @berryadrianc.bsky.social
#europeancircuit
Impressive command of material by all - with a particular shout out to fantastic analysis by @berryadrianc.bsky.social
#europeancircuit
September 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Brilliant panel on migration.
Impressive command of material by all - with a particular shout out to fantastic analysis by @berryadrianc.bsky.social
#europeancircuit
Impressive command of material by all - with a particular shout out to fantastic analysis by @berryadrianc.bsky.social
#europeancircuit
Commenting on the new “democratic lock” -why it’s unnecessary, wouldn’t have prevented the earlier sentencing guidelines spat(they were approved by LC reps at the meetings) & risks political overreach into the independent judiciary; maybe not now but in the future.
www.thetimes.com/article/bf22...
www.thetimes.com/article/bf22...
September 14, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Commenting on the new “democratic lock” -why it’s unnecessary, wouldn’t have prevented the earlier sentencing guidelines spat(they were approved by LC reps at the meetings) & risks political overreach into the independent judiciary; maybe not now but in the future.
www.thetimes.com/article/bf22...
www.thetimes.com/article/bf22...
Discussing the ECHR & the Good Friday Agreement @timesradio (from 4.37).
Whether or not the U.K. would breach the GFA if it “denounces” (i.e. leaves) the ECHR, the GFA would require reviewing, with huge risk of break down in trust and destabilisation of the GFA.
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Whether or not the U.K. would breach the GFA if it “denounces” (i.e. leaves) the ECHR, the GFA would require reviewing, with huge risk of break down in trust and destabilisation of the GFA.
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Times Radio Drive with John Pienaar | Times Radio | The Times and the Sunday Times
Listen to Times Radio live for the latest breaking news, expert analysis and well-informed discussion covering the biggest stories of the day.
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September 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Discussing the ECHR & the Good Friday Agreement @timesradio (from 4.37).
Whether or not the U.K. would breach the GFA if it “denounces” (i.e. leaves) the ECHR, the GFA would require reviewing, with huge risk of break down in trust and destabilisation of the GFA.
www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
Whether or not the U.K. would breach the GFA if it “denounces” (i.e. leaves) the ECHR, the GFA would require reviewing, with huge risk of break down in trust and destabilisation of the GFA.
www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
Speaking on the international law framework of war crimes and breach of customary international humanitarian law regarding the starvation of people of Gaza.
And speaking on evidence collecting from the medics, including the brilliant Dr. Victoria Rose.
#Gaza
And speaking on evidence collecting from the medics, including the brilliant Dr. Victoria Rose.
#Gaza
‘Definite evidence’ of starvation killing children in Gaza says human rights lawyer
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‘Definite evidence’ of starvation killing children in Gaza says human rights lawyer
We spoke to Dr Victoria Rose, a consultant plastic surgeon who has volunteered repeatedly in Gaza hospitals and spoken graphically about what she's called a man-made famine there.
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August 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Speaking on the international law framework of war crimes and breach of customary international humanitarian law regarding the starvation of people of Gaza.
And speaking on evidence collecting from the medics, including the brilliant Dr. Victoria Rose.
#Gaza
And speaking on evidence collecting from the medics, including the brilliant Dr. Victoria Rose.
#Gaza
I spoke on evidence gathering of starvation in Gaza alongside Dr. Victoria Rose.
@channel4news.bsky.social
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‘Definite evidence’ of starvation killing children in Gaza says human rights lawyer
We spoke to Dr Victoria Rose, a consultant plastic surgeon who has volunteered repeatedly in Gaza hospitals and spoken graphically about what she's called a man-made famine there.
www.channel4.com
August 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I spoke on evidence gathering of starvation in Gaza alongside Dr. Victoria Rose.
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🎧Have you listened to our latest podcast episode yet?
@kirstybrimelow.bsky.social joins @penelopegibbs.bsky.social & @robroballen.bsky.social to explore the single justice procedure and what it means for the vulnerable people who often fall victim of its impersonal nature.
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@kirstybrimelow.bsky.social joins @penelopegibbs.bsky.social & @robroballen.bsky.social to explore the single justice procedure and what it means for the vulnerable people who often fall victim of its impersonal nature.
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July 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🎧Have you listened to our latest podcast episode yet?
@kirstybrimelow.bsky.social joins @penelopegibbs.bsky.social & @robroballen.bsky.social to explore the single justice procedure and what it means for the vulnerable people who often fall victim of its impersonal nature.
🔗➡️ pod.fo/e/30221c
@kirstybrimelow.bsky.social joins @penelopegibbs.bsky.social & @robroballen.bsky.social to explore the single justice procedure and what it means for the vulnerable people who often fall victim of its impersonal nature.
🔗➡️ pod.fo/e/30221c
July 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Terribly sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Courtenay Griffiths KC.
He was a brilliant, towering figure at the Bar and a personal support to me.
A couple of years ago, I had a try at capturing some of his story in a podcast.
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He was a brilliant, towering figure at the Bar and a personal support to me.
A couple of years ago, I had a try at capturing some of his story in a podcast.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...
Criminal Justice Matters: Stars and Trailblazers of the Criminal Bar Part Three
Podcast Episode · Criminal Justice Matters · 13/09/2024 · 33m
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June 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Terribly sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Courtenay Griffiths KC.
He was a brilliant, towering figure at the Bar and a personal support to me.
A couple of years ago, I had a try at capturing some of his story in a podcast.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...
He was a brilliant, towering figure at the Bar and a personal support to me.
A couple of years ago, I had a try at capturing some of his story in a podcast.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...
Thank you,Institute of Barristers’ Clerks! Great speeches by IBC Chair Dave Scothern & BC Chair Barbara Mills KC. Finally made it to the top table (a big thing coming from clerks!)With CPS Ade Olojo, legendary Colin Cook. & outside beautiful Lincoln’s Inn with Chair of BC Employed Bar,Sara George.
June 21, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Thank you,Institute of Barristers’ Clerks! Great speeches by IBC Chair Dave Scothern & BC Chair Barbara Mills KC. Finally made it to the top table (a big thing coming from clerks!)With CPS Ade Olojo, legendary Colin Cook. & outside beautiful Lincoln’s Inn with Chair of BC Employed Bar,Sara George.
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This time next week our Bar Council team will be taking on the London Legal Walk.
We'll be walking 10km with the legal sector to raise vital funds for the @londonlegal.bsky.social and the free legal advice agencies it supports.
Please give what you can to this important cause⬇️
bit.ly/4mVzoyI
We'll be walking 10km with the legal sector to raise vital funds for the @londonlegal.bsky.social and the free legal advice agencies it supports.
Please give what you can to this important cause⬇️
bit.ly/4mVzoyI
June 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This time next week our Bar Council team will be taking on the London Legal Walk.
We'll be walking 10km with the legal sector to raise vital funds for the @londonlegal.bsky.social and the free legal advice agencies it supports.
Please give what you can to this important cause⬇️
bit.ly/4mVzoyI
We'll be walking 10km with the legal sector to raise vital funds for the @londonlegal.bsky.social and the free legal advice agencies it supports.
Please give what you can to this important cause⬇️
bit.ly/4mVzoyI
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Find a summary of the justice highlights from today's review ➡️ www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/spe...
Spending Review - justice highlights - June 2025.pdf
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June 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Find a summary of the justice highlights from today's review ➡️ www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/spe...
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Our full statement ➡️ www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/spe...
Spending Review is sign of listening to voices from the courts – Bar Council reaction
The Bar Council has welcomed the overall settlement for justice in the Spending Review.
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June 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Our full statement ➡️ www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/spe...
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We welcome the overall settlement for justice in today's Spending Review.
Read our full statement via the link in the comments ⬇️
Read our full statement via the link in the comments ⬇️
June 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We welcome the overall settlement for justice in today's Spending Review.
Read our full statement via the link in the comments ⬇️
Read our full statement via the link in the comments ⬇️
My/Bar Council’s views on the likely proposed intermediate courts. The proposal will further reduce the jury trials. It is a constitutional change without any shared modelling as to how they would reduce the backlog & at what financial cost.
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Bar objects to government plan to abolish some jury trials
At the professional body’s annual conference, a minister argued for an intermediate court, but the Bar’s vice-chair suggested more funding was the solution
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June 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
My/Bar Council’s views on the likely proposed intermediate courts. The proposal will further reduce the jury trials. It is a constitutional change without any shared modelling as to how they would reduce the backlog & at what financial cost.
www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
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Kirsty Brimelow KC (@kirstybrimelow.bsky.social) gave evidence to the London Assembly’s Police and Crime Committee’s examination of the Metropolitan Police’s approach to public order policy.
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Kirsty Brimelow KC gave evidence to the London Assembly’s Police and Crime Committee’s examination of the Metropolitan Police’s approach to public order policy
Kirsty Brimelow KC gave evidence to the London Assembly’s Police and Crime Committee’s examination of the Metropolitan Police’s approach to public order policy.
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June 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Kirsty Brimelow KC (@kirstybrimelow.bsky.social) gave evidence to the London Assembly’s Police and Crime Committee’s examination of the Metropolitan Police’s approach to public order policy.
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Excellent to be back in Birmingham for #barconf2025
Chair Barbara Mills KC making closing remarks.
Thank you to the Midland Circuit for hosting the conference.
Chair Barbara Mills KC making closing remarks.
Thank you to the Midland Circuit for hosting the conference.
June 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Excellent to be back in Birmingham for #barconf2025
Chair Barbara Mills KC making closing remarks.
Thank you to the Midland Circuit for hosting the conference.
Chair Barbara Mills KC making closing remarks.
Thank you to the Midland Circuit for hosting the conference.