Peter Cherbi
@petercherbi.bsky.social
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Peter Cherbi
@petercherbi.bsky.social
Β· Nov 14
WOLFFE COURT: Lord Advocate James Wolffe and his judge wife at centre of Β£9million damages claim - Questions remain why Lady Wolffe avoided recusal during emergency judge swap on court case against he...
Lady Wolffe was set to hear court case against her own husband. SCOTLANDβS judiciary continue to face fresh allegations of concealing conf...
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How Scotland's judiciary neatly arranged it, so Lord Advocate James Wolffe's judge wife - Lady Sarah Wolffe - was to hear a Β£9Million claim against her own husband, and also Scotland's Chief Constable
Note, Lady Wolffe avoided recusal π©ββοΈβοΈ
petercherbi.blogspot.com/2018/01/wolf...
Note, Lady Wolffe avoided recusal π©ββοΈβοΈ
petercherbi.blogspot.com/2018/01/wolf...
Well, PR on judicial independencein the Commonwealth is they value & enforce it, but raise q's on interests. angst is caused.
CMJA site is good snapshot of issues re judicial independence, also Commonwealth on appts, tenure & removal thecommonwealth.org/news/commonw...
www.cmja.org/judicial-ind...
CMJA site is good snapshot of issues re judicial independence, also Commonwealth on appts, tenure & removal thecommonwealth.org/news/commonw...
www.cmja.org/judicial-ind...
Judicial Independence β CMJA
www.cmja.org
February 10, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Well, PR on judicial independencein the Commonwealth is they value & enforce it, but raise q's on interests. angst is caused.
CMJA site is good snapshot of issues re judicial independence, also Commonwealth on appts, tenure & removal thecommonwealth.org/news/commonw...
www.cmja.org/judicial-ind...
CMJA site is good snapshot of issues re judicial independence, also Commonwealth on appts, tenure & removal thecommonwealth.org/news/commonw...
www.cmja.org/judicial-ind...
Looks like a pro-industry shift by Federal judiciary on fossil fuels, mirrors a move in Scotland (2015) - While a Govt minister announced moratorium on fracking, Scots top judge said courts should serve [fossil fuel] he termed 'natural resources' interests
Speech drive.google.com/file/d/0B3y3...
Speech drive.google.com/file/d/0B3y3...
February 10, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Looks like a pro-industry shift by Federal judiciary on fossil fuels, mirrors a move in Scotland (2015) - While a Govt minister announced moratorium on fracking, Scots top judge said courts should serve [fossil fuel] he termed 'natural resources' interests
Speech drive.google.com/file/d/0B3y3...
Speech drive.google.com/file/d/0B3y3...
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When liberals assert the judiciary needs stronger ethics rules bc duh, it shrugs.
When conservatives assert that a chapter on climate science in a judiciary reference manual hurts their oil & gas buds' feelings, it caves.
Says all you need to know abt the 3rd branch www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
When conservatives assert that a chapter on climate science in a judiciary reference manual hurts their oil & gas buds' feelings, it caves.
Says all you need to know abt the 3rd branch www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
US judiciary scraps climate chapter from scientific evidence manual
The U.S. federal judiciary has withdrawn a chapter from the newest edition of its reference manual on scientific evidence that addressed climate change after Republican state attorneys general argued ...
www.reuters.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:05 PM
When liberals assert the judiciary needs stronger ethics rules bc duh, it shrugs.
When conservatives assert that a chapter on climate science in a judiciary reference manual hurts their oil & gas buds' feelings, it caves.
Says all you need to know abt the 3rd branch www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
When conservatives assert that a chapter on climate science in a judiciary reference manual hurts their oil & gas buds' feelings, it caves.
Says all you need to know abt the 3rd branch www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
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Weβre told 'Britain is broken'. Whichever party is out of power blames the other for the ruin. It isnβt Britain thatβs broken though. Britain is made up of the people who live on this island and we've broken nothing. Itβs politics which is broken and the people who broke politics are the politicians
'The politician worth trusting does not yet exist'
The Mandelson scandal has revealed a democracy so broken and a politics so toxic that it isnβt worth saving, argues our Writer at Large
www.heraldscotland.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Weβre told 'Britain is broken'. Whichever party is out of power blames the other for the ruin. It isnβt Britain thatβs broken though. Britain is made up of the people who live on this island and we've broken nothing. Itβs politics which is broken and the people who broke politics are the politicians
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The Mandelson scandal has shone a light on systemic issues in the British State.
This is about wealth, power, and undue access - not just a few bad apples.
This is about wealth, power, and undue access - not just a few bad apples.
February 4, 2026 at 4:58 PM
The Mandelson scandal has shone a light on systemic issues in the British State.
This is about wealth, power, and undue access - not just a few bad apples.
This is about wealth, power, and undue access - not just a few bad apples.
sadly, anyone who does suggest refurm is often shot down - by the politicians & other branches of the executive who claim they are protecing [their version of] democracy.
February 9, 2026 at 8:18 PM
sadly, anyone who does suggest refurm is often shot down - by the politicians & other branches of the executive who claim they are protecing [their version of] democracy.
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Chief Justice John Roberts: "Everyone at the Supreme Court has to sign these non-disclosure agreements mandating a complete shroud of silence and secrecy over the federal courts."
UK Ministry of Justice: "Hold my pint:
UK Ministry of Justice: "Hold my pint:
UK Ministry of Justice prefer secrecy in courts
Courtsdesk, a data analysis company that supports media and campaigners in monitoring court records, has been ordered by the government to delete its archive, which provides a crucial tool for journalists covering the justice system
archive.ph/7JsJ8
Courtsdesk, a data analysis company that supports media and campaigners in monitoring court records, has been ordered by the government to delete its archive, which provides a crucial tool for journalists covering the justice system
archive.ph/7JsJ8
February 9, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Chief Justice John Roberts: "Everyone at the Supreme Court has to sign these non-disclosure agreements mandating a complete shroud of silence and secrecy over the federal courts."
UK Ministry of Justice: "Hold my pint:
UK Ministry of Justice: "Hold my pint:
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The end game
Scottish Labour leader calls for Keir Starmer to step down, saying the 'distraction needs to end'.
Starmer is an electoral liability. Likely successors taking soundings in Westminster.
The next leader must not come from the Starmer camp.
Scottish Labour leader calls for Keir Starmer to step down, saying the 'distraction needs to end'.
Starmer is an electoral liability. Likely successors taking soundings in Westminster.
The next leader must not come from the Starmer camp.
Scottish Labour leader calls for Keir Starmer to step down, saying the 'distraction needs to end'
Anas Sarwar says
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The end game
Scottish Labour leader calls for Keir Starmer to step down, saying the 'distraction needs to end'.
Starmer is an electoral liability. Likely successors taking soundings in Westminster.
The next leader must not come from the Starmer camp.
Scottish Labour leader calls for Keir Starmer to step down, saying the 'distraction needs to end'.
Starmer is an electoral liability. Likely successors taking soundings in Westminster.
The next leader must not come from the Starmer camp.
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A video! With me! About Democracy for Sale's latest revelations about Labour Together, which lead all the way to Starmer's Downing Street.
February 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
A video! With me! About Democracy for Sale's latest revelations about Labour Together, which lead all the way to Starmer's Downing Street.
UK Ministry of Justice prefer secrecy in courts
Courtsdesk, a data analysis company that supports media and campaigners in monitoring court records, has been ordered by the government to delete its archive, which provides a crucial tool for journalists covering the justice system
archive.ph/7JsJ8
Courtsdesk, a data analysis company that supports media and campaigners in monitoring court records, has been ordered by the government to delete its archive, which provides a crucial tool for journalists covering the justice system
archive.ph/7JsJ8
February 9, 2026 at 1:40 PM
UK Ministry of Justice prefer secrecy in courts
Courtsdesk, a data analysis company that supports media and campaigners in monitoring court records, has been ordered by the government to delete its archive, which provides a crucial tool for journalists covering the justice system
archive.ph/7JsJ8
Courtsdesk, a data analysis company that supports media and campaigners in monitoring court records, has been ordered by the government to delete its archive, which provides a crucial tool for journalists covering the justice system
archive.ph/7JsJ8
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When he ran Labour Together, Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons hired a PR firm to investigate journalists
After our revelations, and a flurry of news stories, Simons finally gave his side of the story
But it doesn't seem to tally with the facts... π§΅
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/mcsweeney-...
After our revelations, and a flurry of news stories, Simons finally gave his side of the story
But it doesn't seem to tally with the facts... π§΅
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/mcsweeney-...
McSweeney goes - but ββJosh Simons in the frame over targeting journalists
Cabinet Office minister hired a PR firm to investigate journalists. His explanation is bewildering - and begs one big question. How can Starmer keep him on?
democracyforsale.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:35 AM
When he ran Labour Together, Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons hired a PR firm to investigate journalists
After our revelations, and a flurry of news stories, Simons finally gave his side of the story
But it doesn't seem to tally with the facts... π§΅
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/mcsweeney-...
After our revelations, and a flurry of news stories, Simons finally gave his side of the story
But it doesn't seem to tally with the facts... π§΅
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/mcsweeney-...
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Mandelson revelations show need for tougher UK constraints to resist rule of the rich.
Big money buys access to policymakers, ministers, thwarts threatening laws. Political corruption is normalised. Democracy hijacked l
Must end political donations, second jobs for MPs; must control lobbyists.
Big money buys access to policymakers, ministers, thwarts threatening laws. Political corruption is normalised. Democracy hijacked l
Must end political donations, second jobs for MPs; must control lobbyists.
Mandelson revelations show need for tougher UK constraints to resist rule of the rich | Heather Stewart
Labour must protect democracy and learn lessons from Jeffrey Epsteinβs efforts to influence government policy
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Mandelson revelations show need for tougher UK constraints to resist rule of the rich.
Big money buys access to policymakers, ministers, thwarts threatening laws. Political corruption is normalised. Democracy hijacked l
Must end political donations, second jobs for MPs; must control lobbyists.
Big money buys access to policymakers, ministers, thwarts threatening laws. Political corruption is normalised. Democracy hijacked l
Must end political donations, second jobs for MPs; must control lobbyists.
or because Maldeson had info on/connections to Trump & others, which Starmer knew of & thought he could use to influence US policy
February 8, 2026 at 6:32 PM
or because Maldeson had info on/connections to Trump & others, which Starmer knew of & thought he could use to influence US policy
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Mandelson scandal is 'serious' for Starmer but PM is 'man of integrity', Brown says.
How many pledges Starmer reneged on? Deeply divisive
Mandelson had history of lying, was forced to resign as Minister, relationship with Epstein was known, still became ambassador, advisor to Starmer.
How many pledges Starmer reneged on? Deeply divisive
Mandelson had history of lying, was forced to resign as Minister, relationship with Epstein was known, still became ambassador, advisor to Starmer.
Mandelson scandal is 'serious' for Starmer but PM is 'man of integrity', Brown says
Gordon Brown says Sir Keir may have been
www.bbc.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Mandelson scandal is 'serious' for Starmer but PM is 'man of integrity', Brown says.
How many pledges Starmer reneged on? Deeply divisive
Mandelson had history of lying, was forced to resign as Minister, relationship with Epstein was known, still became ambassador, advisor to Starmer.
How many pledges Starmer reneged on? Deeply divisive
Mandelson had history of lying, was forced to resign as Minister, relationship with Epstein was known, still became ambassador, advisor to Starmer.
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Moorland Association (grouse moor owners' lobby group in England) lodges appeal against recent High Court decision to refuse judicial review of Defra's peatland burning regulations βοΈπ₯
Looks like someone's got grouse moors & money to burn!
Legal summary π½
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/02/08/m...
Looks like someone's got grouse moors & money to burn!
Legal summary π½
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/02/08/m...
Moorland Association lodges appeal against recent High Court decision to refuse judicial review of Defraβs peatland burning regulations
A couple of weeks ago, the High Court threw out the Moorland Associationβs legal challenge against Defraβs new burning regulations, which further restrict the areas of peatland that canβ¦
raptorpersecutionuk.org
February 8, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Moorland Association (grouse moor owners' lobby group in England) lodges appeal against recent High Court decision to refuse judicial review of Defra's peatland burning regulations βοΈπ₯
Looks like someone's got grouse moors & money to burn!
Legal summary π½
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/02/08/m...
Looks like someone's got grouse moors & money to burn!
Legal summary π½
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/02/08/m...
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π΄ NEW: Persuasive AI assistants, deepfakes and bots are now commonplace. But could they be used by bad actors to influence Scotlandβs elections?
As part of our De-noiser series, we took a deep dive into the evidence:Β https://www.theferret.scot/could-ai-misinformation-sway-the-scottish-election
As part of our De-noiser series, we took a deep dive into the evidence:Β https://www.theferret.scot/could-ai-misinformation-sway-the-scottish-election
February 6, 2026 at 8:29 AM
π΄ NEW: Persuasive AI assistants, deepfakes and bots are now commonplace. But could they be used by bad actors to influence Scotlandβs elections?
As part of our De-noiser series, we took a deep dive into the evidence:Β https://www.theferret.scot/could-ai-misinformation-sway-the-scottish-election
As part of our De-noiser series, we took a deep dive into the evidence:Β https://www.theferret.scot/could-ai-misinformation-sway-the-scottish-election
and a peerage in Starmer's resignation list π
February 8, 2026 at 6:11 PM
and a peerage in Starmer's resignation list π
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It might be a wee bit better for democracy if the person who actually appointed Mandelson resigned rather than his henchman
February 8, 2026 at 3:38 PM
It might be a wee bit better for democracy if the person who actually appointed Mandelson resigned rather than his henchman
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Massie on Howard Lutnick: "He should just resign. Three people in Great Britain resigned for less than what we've seen Howard Lutnick lie about. He clearly went to the island, if we believe what's in these files. He was in business with Jeffrey Epstein."
February 8, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Massie on Howard Lutnick: "He should just resign. Three people in Great Britain resigned for less than what we've seen Howard Lutnick lie about. He clearly went to the island, if we believe what's in these files. He was in business with Jeffrey Epstein."
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From astronomical waiting times for routine procedures to an ineffective 111 service, NHS Scotland is failing patients across the boardΒ |Β Sophie Molly
NHS Scotland is failing patients
From astronomical waiting times for routine procedures to an ineffective 111 service, NHS Scotland is failing patients across the board
bylines.scot
February 8, 2026 at 8:08 AM
From astronomical waiting times for routine procedures to an ineffective 111 service, NHS Scotland is failing patients across the boardΒ |Β Sophie Molly
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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not βmove onβ from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not βmove onβ from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
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NEW: The Department of Justice is falling apart. Attorneys are leaving, courts are overwhelmed with immigration cases, and actual crimes are slipping through the cracks. Is that by design? Andy McCabe and I cover it all on today's UnJustified. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
"This Job Sucks" - UnJustified - Apple Podcasts
Podcast Episode Β· UnJustified Β· 02/08/2026 Β· 59m
podcasts.apple.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:23 PM
NEW: The Department of Justice is falling apart. Attorneys are leaving, courts are overwhelmed with immigration cases, and actual crimes are slipping through the cracks. Is that by design? Andy McCabe and I cover it all on today's UnJustified. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
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Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group in desperate attempt to divert attention away from conviction of Yorkshire Dales gamekeeper Racster Dingwall.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/02/07/y...
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/02/07/y...
Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group in desperate attempt to divert attention away from conviction of Yorkshire Dales gamekeeper Racster Dingwall
The Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group (YDMG) is undertaking a major damage limitation exercise this week following the widespread media coverage of the recent conviction of Yorkshire Dales gamekeeper β¦
raptorpersecutionuk.org
February 7, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group in desperate attempt to divert attention away from conviction of Yorkshire Dales gamekeeper Racster Dingwall.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/02/07/y...
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/02/07/y...