No longer Borobarrister
@notagavel.bsky.social
Retired criminal barrister and natural history enthusiast. Member of @innertemple.org.uk
Our local redstart family fledged this morning. At least three youngsters successfully left the nest in a dead tree.
June 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Our local redstart family fledged this morning. At least three youngsters successfully left the nest in a dead tree.
A very early start on the North York Moors this weekend with me on site to survey bird life just before sunrise.
April 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
A very early start on the North York Moors this weekend with me on site to survey bird life just before sunrise.
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📣 Important announcement!
@thebarcouncil.bsky.social practising certificate renewal portal is now open.
When renewing your practising certificate, you have the opportunity to donate to Advocate.
If you can, please consider donating.
🔎 Find out more on our website: bit.ly/ATP2025
@thebarcouncil.bsky.social practising certificate renewal portal is now open.
When renewing your practising certificate, you have the opportunity to donate to Advocate.
If you can, please consider donating.
🔎 Find out more on our website: bit.ly/ATP2025
March 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
📣 Important announcement!
@thebarcouncil.bsky.social practising certificate renewal portal is now open.
When renewing your practising certificate, you have the opportunity to donate to Advocate.
If you can, please consider donating.
🔎 Find out more on our website: bit.ly/ATP2025
@thebarcouncil.bsky.social practising certificate renewal portal is now open.
When renewing your practising certificate, you have the opportunity to donate to Advocate.
If you can, please consider donating.
🔎 Find out more on our website: bit.ly/ATP2025
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I was very sad to read today of the passing of the brilliant and wonderful James Turner KC.
I was lucky enough to count James amongst my friends.
I’ll never forget the kindness he showed to everyone he met.
My condolences to his family and the members of 1KBW.
www.1kbw.co.uk/news/chamber...
I was lucky enough to count James amongst my friends.
I’ll never forget the kindness he showed to everyone he met.
My condolences to his family and the members of 1KBW.
www.1kbw.co.uk/news/chamber...
Chambers mourns the death of James Turner KC | 1 King's Bench Walk
It is with great sadness that Chambers announces the passing of our dear friend and esteemed colleague, James Turner KC, earlier today. James was part of the fabric of 1KBW, and we all mourn his loss....
www.1kbw.co.uk
January 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I was very sad to read today of the passing of the brilliant and wonderful James Turner KC.
I was lucky enough to count James amongst my friends.
I’ll never forget the kindness he showed to everyone he met.
My condolences to his family and the members of 1KBW.
www.1kbw.co.uk/news/chamber...
I was lucky enough to count James amongst my friends.
I’ll never forget the kindness he showed to everyone he met.
My condolences to his family and the members of 1KBW.
www.1kbw.co.uk/news/chamber...
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Day 11 of #ArtAdventCalendar.
A few years ago, I made some miniature bird sculptures out of clay. Painting this Woodcock was good fun - that cryptic plumage of their’s is beautiful! I love the warm russet tones.
A few years ago, I made some miniature bird sculptures out of clay. Painting this Woodcock was good fun - that cryptic plumage of their’s is beautiful! I love the warm russet tones.
December 11, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Day 11 of #ArtAdventCalendar.
A few years ago, I made some miniature bird sculptures out of clay. Painting this Woodcock was good fun - that cryptic plumage of their’s is beautiful! I love the warm russet tones.
A few years ago, I made some miniature bird sculptures out of clay. Painting this Woodcock was good fun - that cryptic plumage of their’s is beautiful! I love the warm russet tones.
Lack of bird activity in my garden usually means a cat or some other predator. This morning it was a rather striking male sparrowhawk who had taken this female blackbird on my lawn.
December 7, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Lack of bird activity in my garden usually means a cat or some other predator. This morning it was a rather striking male sparrowhawk who had taken this female blackbird on my lawn.
Good morning from a very chilly North Yorkshire!
November 19, 2024 at 7:30 AM
Good morning from a very chilly North Yorkshire!
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There are some bloody brilliant people on this #CriminalJustice #StarterPack
Lawyers, commentators and NGOs working in/ discussing topics from the police to the courts to prisons (hi 👋) to probation…
Please do share - and let me know if you’d like to be added
go.bsky.app/2sQ9xmz
Lawyers, commentators and NGOs working in/ discussing topics from the police to the courts to prisons (hi 👋) to probation…
Please do share - and let me know if you’d like to be added
go.bsky.app/2sQ9xmz
November 18, 2024 at 10:12 PM
There are some bloody brilliant people on this #CriminalJustice #StarterPack
Lawyers, commentators and NGOs working in/ discussing topics from the police to the courts to prisons (hi 👋) to probation…
Please do share - and let me know if you’d like to be added
go.bsky.app/2sQ9xmz
Lawyers, commentators and NGOs working in/ discussing topics from the police to the courts to prisons (hi 👋) to probation…
Please do share - and let me know if you’d like to be added
go.bsky.app/2sQ9xmz
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Just opened a Twitter account. I hear it’s going to be pretty big over there.
November 17, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Just opened a Twitter account. I hear it’s going to be pretty big over there.
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This autumn and winter, please consider leaving dead plants in your garden rather than 'tidying' them up. Over the colder months they will provide sheltered spots for hibernating ladybirds and lots of other wildlife 🐞
#gardening #nature #biodiversity
#gardening #nature #biodiversity
November 17, 2024 at 9:19 PM
This autumn and winter, please consider leaving dead plants in your garden rather than 'tidying' them up. Over the colder months they will provide sheltered spots for hibernating ladybirds and lots of other wildlife 🐞
#gardening #nature #biodiversity
#gardening #nature #biodiversity
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Is this what a jay looks like! In my native Norwegian, they’re literally called “nut screamers” 😅
November 17, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Is this what a jay looks like! In my native Norwegian, they’re literally called “nut screamers” 😅
Having seen my garden in daylight for the first time since last weekend, I’m delighted to
find that a kestrel has been roosting on a sparrow terrace and leaving pellets on the ground below. I wish I had time to dissect them!
find that a kestrel has been roosting on a sparrow terrace and leaving pellets on the ground below. I wish I had time to dissect them!
November 17, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Having seen my garden in daylight for the first time since last weekend, I’m delighted to
find that a kestrel has been roosting on a sparrow terrace and leaving pellets on the ground below. I wish I had time to dissect them!
find that a kestrel has been roosting on a sparrow terrace and leaving pellets on the ground below. I wish I had time to dissect them!
We have had a big movement of jays in the last week. Normally incredibly shy where I am (the North Yorkshire countryside), the limited acorn crop this year means they are dropping into the garden to take seeds and peanuts.
November 17, 2024 at 7:49 AM
We have had a big movement of jays in the last week. Normally incredibly shy where I am (the North Yorkshire countryside), the limited acorn crop this year means they are dropping into the garden to take seeds and peanuts.
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Good morning from Bristol where we are being hosted by the Western Circuit at 3PB for our #BarCouncil meeting. We’ll be sharing live updates here.
November 16, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Good morning from Bristol where we are being hosted by the Western Circuit at 3PB for our #BarCouncil meeting. We’ll be sharing live updates here.
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Last year, 1436 criminal court hearings were delayed because there was no barrister to represent one side or the other.
Back in 2019, that number was just 71.
For Counsel I ask:
Where have all the criminal barristers gone?
Back in 2019, that number was just 71.
For Counsel I ask:
Where have all the criminal barristers gone?
November 11, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Last year, 1436 criminal court hearings were delayed because there was no barrister to represent one side or the other.
Back in 2019, that number was just 71.
For Counsel I ask:
Where have all the criminal barristers gone?
Back in 2019, that number was just 71.
For Counsel I ask:
Where have all the criminal barristers gone?
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England's criminal courts are in disarray. If you are victim of a crime now, and the police catch the suspect and the CPS charges them, the trial may not take place until 2027.
My essay for this weekend's FT on how this happened and what might fix it on.ft.com/401MjpS
My essay for this weekend's FT on how this happened and what might fix it on.ft.com/401MjpS
How the English courts reached breaking point
[FREE TO READ] A record backlog of criminal trials has left lawyers ‘drowning in cases’. Henry Mance goes in search of the answers
on.ft.com
October 13, 2024 at 9:58 AM
England's criminal courts are in disarray. If you are victim of a crime now, and the police catch the suspect and the CPS charges them, the trial may not take place until 2027.
My essay for this weekend's FT on how this happened and what might fix it on.ft.com/401MjpS
My essay for this weekend's FT on how this happened and what might fix it on.ft.com/401MjpS
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Hello old friends, Law Paw is now available on Bluesky!
August 31, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Hello old friends, Law Paw is now available on Bluesky!
I suspect Croatia provides a tremendous butterfly display in early summer. There are still good numbers about including this continental form of the Swallowtail feeding moments ago in the Cavtat harbour.
August 29, 2024 at 9:54 AM
I suspect Croatia provides a tremendous butterfly display in early summer. There are still good numbers about including this continental form of the Swallowtail feeding moments ago in the Cavtat harbour.
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🚨 Closing next Friday 30th August!
Applications for our Remote Casework Volunteering programme starting in October are open.
This is a great opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of areas of law and learn about the needs of litigants in person.
Apply today!
➡️ bit.ly/Advoc8Careers
Applications for our Remote Casework Volunteering programme starting in October are open.
This is a great opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of areas of law and learn about the needs of litigants in person.
Apply today!
➡️ bit.ly/Advoc8Careers
August 23, 2024 at 3:53 PM
🚨 Closing next Friday 30th August!
Applications for our Remote Casework Volunteering programme starting in October are open.
This is a great opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of areas of law and learn about the needs of litigants in person.
Apply today!
➡️ bit.ly/Advoc8Careers
Applications for our Remote Casework Volunteering programme starting in October are open.
This is a great opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of areas of law and learn about the needs of litigants in person.
Apply today!
➡️ bit.ly/Advoc8Careers
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Richard Atkins KC lost his daughter, Lucy, in an horrific road traffic accident. Turning this grief round to be a blessing for others, he's raising money for the Zambesi Sunshine Trust. You can help here www.peoplesfundraising.com/donation/luc...
Donations - Remembering Lucy Atkins & Simba
Donations - Tribute Lucy was a fabulous daughter and sister who was full of life and who brought joy and fun into the lives of all she met. She was a force of nature, who lived life to the full. Lucy ...
www.peoplesfundraising.com
August 20, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Richard Atkins KC lost his daughter, Lucy, in an horrific road traffic accident. Turning this grief round to be a blessing for others, he's raising money for the Zambesi Sunshine Trust. You can help here www.peoplesfundraising.com/donation/luc...
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Please please follow Advocate (@weareadvocate.bsky.social).
They reach out a helping hand to people who might not otherwise find assistance: a vital part of our profession.
I'd urge all Barristers to offer at least some of their time to this great cause, especially at the junior end.
They reach out a helping hand to people who might not otherwise find assistance: a vital part of our profession.
I'd urge all Barristers to offer at least some of their time to this great cause, especially at the junior end.
August 21, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Please please follow Advocate (@weareadvocate.bsky.social).
They reach out a helping hand to people who might not otherwise find assistance: a vital part of our profession.
I'd urge all Barristers to offer at least some of their time to this great cause, especially at the junior end.
They reach out a helping hand to people who might not otherwise find assistance: a vital part of our profession.
I'd urge all Barristers to offer at least some of their time to this great cause, especially at the junior end.
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If you want to find UK lawyers (broadly-defined) there are now 5 Starter Packs that you can use. I am about to start Starter Pack 6 so if yo are a lawyer (practitioner, academic, student, retired, etc) and want to be added, please comment on this thread. /1
August 21, 2024 at 11:20 AM
If you want to find UK lawyers (broadly-defined) there are now 5 Starter Packs that you can use. I am about to start Starter Pack 6 so if yo are a lawyer (practitioner, academic, student, retired, etc) and want to be added, please comment on this thread. /1
One for the commercial silks to consider but out of reach for legal aid lawyers. Starburst III currently moored at Cavtat and yours to hire for a mere €249,000 a week (+ expenses).
August 21, 2024 at 4:06 PM
One for the commercial silks to consider but out of reach for legal aid lawyers. Starburst III currently moored at Cavtat and yours to hire for a mere €249,000 a week (+ expenses).
Entering Dubrovnik by boat it is difficult to fathom what was happening here just over 30 years ago. Such a vibrant place. It is also amazing how beautifully clear (and free of rubbish) the sea is.
August 21, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Entering Dubrovnik by boat it is difficult to fathom what was happening here just over 30 years ago. Such a vibrant place. It is also amazing how beautifully clear (and free of rubbish) the sea is.