Alex Batesmith
@batesmith.bsky.social
Associate Prof, School of Law, University of Leeds. Teach/research legal professions, cause lawyers, (international) criminal law, transitional justice. Often focusing on Cambodia & Myanmar. Ex-UN prosecutor, barrister.
And it's always great to be back @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social!
August 28, 2025 at 10:59 AM
And it's always great to be back @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social!
Presented a version of the forthcoming article co-written with Chalen Westaby on the #emotions and #EmotionalLabour of #warcrimes #lawyers
August 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Presented a version of the forthcoming article co-written with Chalen Westaby on the #emotions and #EmotionalLabour of #warcrimes #lawyers
Given the recent attacks on #Lawyers and the #RuleOfLaw within traditionally democratic states, this article is also relevant to #CauseLawyers #ActivistLawyers #HumanRightsLawyers operating outside authoritarian regimes. We look forward to the debate.
May 21, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Given the recent attacks on #Lawyers and the #RuleOfLaw within traditionally democratic states, this article is also relevant to #CauseLawyers #ActivistLawyers #HumanRightsLawyers operating outside authoritarian regimes. We look forward to the debate.
Finally presenting is Karen Nokes on the personal cost of in-house lawyers "holding the line" in the #HorizonScandal #SLSA2025
April 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Finally presenting is Karen Nokes on the personal cost of in-house lawyers "holding the line" in the #HorizonScandal #SLSA2025
April 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
April 17, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Sally Day continues the discussion: looking at the data from the guilty pleas in the cases against subpostmasters/-mistresses #HorizonScandal #SLSA2025
April 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Sally Day continues the discussion: looking at the data from the guilty pleas in the cases against subpostmasters/-mistresses #HorizonScandal #SLSA2025
Elkan Abrahamson: What could we do better? Reverse the marginalisation of families in inquires and investigations #Hillsborough #SLSA2025
April 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Elkan Abrahamson: What could we do better? Reverse the marginalisation of families in inquires and investigations #Hillsborough #SLSA2025
Prof Phil Scraton now talking about his Truth Legacy Project, and the importance of using #Hillsborough and other state-driven cover-ups in school curricula to teach children the realities of the political system ##SLSA2025
April 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Prof Phil Scraton now talking about his Truth Legacy Project, and the importance of using #Hillsborough and other state-driven cover-ups in school curricula to teach children the realities of the political system ##SLSA2025
Margaret Aspinall and Sue Roberts repeat their call for a #HillsboroughLaw requiring public authorities to tell the truth, to cooperate with investigations and to equalise the funding for legal representation for victims and the state #SLSA2025
April 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Margaret Aspinall and Sue Roberts repeat their call for a #HillsboroughLaw requiring public authorities to tell the truth, to cooperate with investigations and to equalise the funding for legal representation for victims and the state #SLSA2025
Elkan Abrahamson and the power of #Narrative: "It's not about the black letter law: it's about where we want to get to and how we want to get there" #Hillsborough #SLSA2025
April 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Elkan Abrahamson and the power of #Narrative: "It's not about the black letter law: it's about where we want to get to and how we want to get there" #Hillsborough #SLSA2025
After hearing from Margaret Aspinall and Sue Roberts representing the bereaved families, we're now listening to writer Jimmy McGovern, researcher Phil Scraton and lawyer Elkan Ambrahamson. #SLSA2025 #Hillsborough
April 16, 2025 at 8:50 AM
After hearing from Margaret Aspinall and Sue Roberts representing the bereaved families, we're now listening to writer Jimmy McGovern, researcher Phil Scraton and lawyer Elkan Ambrahamson. #SLSA2025 #Hillsborough