Baby Z sadly died last week after life-sustaining treatment was withdrawn. Asma Nizami and I represented the baby’s lovely parents before Theis J in the Family Division, instructed by Irwin Mitchell www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...

I’m in Geneva today, and presented on behalf of @inclusionintl.bsky.social at the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities’ day of discussion on the right to political participation. www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/oliver-... @doughtystreet.bsky.social

UK Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights has published my written evidence on the Mental Health Bill. l suggested amendments that would advance the rights of persons with learning disabilities and/or autism #MHBill https://buff.ly/4hHhfBL

Today I went with an instructing solicitor on a home visit to meet my client, a young autistic man with learning disabilities. Through his mum who interpreted his sounds, words and movements, I learned about the way he communicates, about his hobbies and talents, and his wishes and worries.

Thank you London Court of Protection Practitioners Association for hosting an interesting seminar on coercive and controlling behaviour 1/3

Today is #HolocaustMemorialDay. I fall silent in remembrance of the victims of prejudice and persecution. #WeRemember 1/4

Looking forward to speaking about coercive control, influence and capacity when dealing with vulnerable clients, at 5:30pm next Weds 29 Jan in central London, with my DSC colleague Nancy Williams & Yogi Amin of Irwin Mitchell. Info below to book a spot.

It was a delight to speak this morning at #CerebralPalsyEurope's online conference on political participation of people with disabilities cerebralpalsyeurope.org

After 8 years as a trustee of the Bristol Law Centre (not yet on Bluesky) incl 4 as chair, today was my last board meeting following a planned transition.

I’m proud to have been part of such a fabulous & impactful law centre. I wish the staff & trustees much success in the future! 💙