Dr Emily Baker
@emilyannabaker.bsky.social
Future Pupil Barrister @4KingsBenchWalk | Legal Adviser @WhistleUK | Lord Mansfield & Lord Bowen scholar @lincolnsinn
Dusted off what little taxonomic knowledge of fungi I had for a rambling week in Mull — another career change into mycology seems unlikely at this point 🍄🍄🟫🍂🍁
October 31, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Dusted off what little taxonomic knowledge of fungi I had for a rambling week in Mull — another career change into mycology seems unlikely at this point 🍄🍄🟫🍂🍁
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After the barrage of illiberalism in recent times, this vote on assisted dying - following the vote on late abortions - is welcome.
The starting point for such significant decisions should always be with the individual where possible, and not the State imposing its view on the individual.
The starting point for such significant decisions should always be with the individual where possible, and not the State imposing its view on the individual.
June 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
After the barrage of illiberalism in recent times, this vote on assisted dying - following the vote on late abortions - is welcome.
The starting point for such significant decisions should always be with the individual where possible, and not the State imposing its view on the individual.
The starting point for such significant decisions should always be with the individual where possible, and not the State imposing its view on the individual.
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Another public inquiry.
Aka, another implicit admission that the organs of the state failed to provide accountability in real-time.
By me from last year.
Aka, another implicit admission that the organs of the state failed to provide accountability in real-time.
By me from last year.
Home secretary Yvette Cooper will commission a national inquiry into child sexual exploitation by grooming gangs.
Last year, @davidallengreen.bsky.social argued that Britain’s proliferation of public inquiries show the state is failing.
www.prospectmagazine...
Last year, @davidallengreen.bsky.social argued that Britain’s proliferation of public inquiries show the state is failing.
www.prospectmagazine...
Why Britain’s public inquiries show the state is failing
When a country cannot get to the truth in real time and must rely on a process years afterwards, something has gone very wrong
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
June 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Another public inquiry.
Aka, another implicit admission that the organs of the state failed to provide accountability in real-time.
By me from last year.
Aka, another implicit admission that the organs of the state failed to provide accountability in real-time.
By me from last year.
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‘Hayek suspected that nothing about the vindication of neoliberalism was likely to be straightforward. Some magical thinking would be needed to leaven the mix.’
David Runciman on Hayek and his far-right descendants: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
David Runciman on Hayek and his far-right descendants: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
David Runciman · Hokey Cowboy: Is Hayek to blame?
Hayek suspected that nothing about the vindication of neoliberalism was likely to be straightforward. Some magical...
www.lrb.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
‘Hayek suspected that nothing about the vindication of neoliberalism was likely to be straightforward. Some magical thinking would be needed to leaven the mix.’
David Runciman on Hayek and his far-right descendants: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
David Runciman on Hayek and his far-right descendants: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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My latest, for @prospectmagazine.co.uk
Peter Sullivan’s murder conviction was quashed after he spent 38 years in jail. Yet again, the criminal justice system finds it difficult to admit its own mistakes, writes @davidallengreen.bsky.social.
www.prospectmagazine...
www.prospectmagazine...
The quashing of the conviction of Peter Sullivan
Yet again, the criminal justice system finds it difficult to admit its own mistakes
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
May 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
My latest, for @prospectmagazine.co.uk
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This is Ozymandias, the official kitten of Magdalen College, Oxford.
I learned about him 30 seconds ago and I would die for him.
I learned about him 30 seconds ago and I would die for him.
May 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
This is Ozymandias, the official kitten of Magdalen College, Oxford.
I learned about him 30 seconds ago and I would die for him.
I learned about him 30 seconds ago and I would die for him.
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As I have said before, trying to defeat fascism by making concessions is like trying to cure gangrene by giving it your leg.
May 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
As I have said before, trying to defeat fascism by making concessions is like trying to cure gangrene by giving it your leg.
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Liam Neeson.
My regular running route used to take me along a canal backing onto Liam Neeson’s garden. He would often be tending to his flowerbeds and would always return my cheery wave.
It took four years for me to realise it was not Liam Neeson. It was just a man.
My regular running route used to take me along a canal backing onto Liam Neeson’s garden. He would often be tending to his flowerbeds and would always return my cheery wave.
It took four years for me to realise it was not Liam Neeson. It was just a man.
Screw "never meeting your heroes." What were some times you met your heroes and they were super cool?
May 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Liam Neeson.
My regular running route used to take me along a canal backing onto Liam Neeson’s garden. He would often be tending to his flowerbeds and would always return my cheery wave.
It took four years for me to realise it was not Liam Neeson. It was just a man.
My regular running route used to take me along a canal backing onto Liam Neeson’s garden. He would often be tending to his flowerbeds and would always return my cheery wave.
It took four years for me to realise it was not Liam Neeson. It was just a man.
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NEW
Why is it easier to access US court documents than UK court documents?
How we can follow developments in US legal cases in a way which is impossible here
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
Why is it easier to access US court documents than UK court documents?
How we can follow developments in US legal cases in a way which is impossible here
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
Why is it easier to access court documents in the US?
We can follow US legal cases in a way which is impossible in the UK
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
May 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
NEW
Why is it easier to access US court documents than UK court documents?
How we can follow developments in US legal cases in a way which is impossible here
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
Why is it easier to access US court documents than UK court documents?
How we can follow developments in US legal cases in a way which is impossible here
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
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Essential genetics debunking of very entrenched myths.
Worth also noting that many of these came initially from the labs of US eugenicists, for whom monogenic traits had to explain everything so their proposed policies would ‘work’
Worth also noting that many of these came initially from the labs of US eugenicists, for whom monogenic traits had to explain everything so their proposed policies would ‘work’
Remember when you first learned about genetics at school? All those fascinating examples of human traits that are each apparently determined by just a single gene? Time to check in on some of your favourites to see how they’re doing. 🧬🧵🧪 1/n
May 3, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Essential genetics debunking of very entrenched myths.
Worth also noting that many of these came initially from the labs of US eugenicists, for whom monogenic traits had to explain everything so their proposed policies would ‘work’
Worth also noting that many of these came initially from the labs of US eugenicists, for whom monogenic traits had to explain everything so their proposed policies would ‘work’
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🚨BREAKING🚨
WE’VE WON OUR CASE TO #DefendDemocracy
The Court of Appeal has ruled that anti-protest laws which completely ignored the will of Parliament are unlawful
WE’VE WON OUR CASE TO #DefendDemocracy
The Court of Appeal has ruled that anti-protest laws which completely ignored the will of Parliament are unlawful
May 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🚨BREAKING🚨
WE’VE WON OUR CASE TO #DefendDemocracy
The Court of Appeal has ruled that anti-protest laws which completely ignored the will of Parliament are unlawful
WE’VE WON OUR CASE TO #DefendDemocracy
The Court of Appeal has ruled that anti-protest laws which completely ignored the will of Parliament are unlawful
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The UKSC's decision should come as no surprise. @michaelpforan.bsky.social 's analysis was, in legal terms, completely compelling, regardless of the view one takes of what the law ought to be.
He gets more than his fair share of abuse, we disagree often, but this piece by @michaelpforan.bsky.social is the best lawyering that I have read this week, in any field.
It is detailed, but changed my view on "What is a Woman" in law
knowingius.org/p/uk-supreme...
It is detailed, but changed my view on "What is a Woman" in law
knowingius.org/p/uk-supreme...
UK Supreme Court to decide "what is a woman?"
A detailed look at the arguments
knowingius.org
April 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The UKSC's decision should come as no surprise. @michaelpforan.bsky.social 's analysis was, in legal terms, completely compelling, regardless of the view one takes of what the law ought to be.
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Anyone who is interested in understanding the judgment the Supreme Court will be delivering today in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers will no doubt find @michaelpforan.bsky.social's excellent overview of the legal issues very useful. knowingius.org/p/sex-in-the...
Sex in the Supreme Court
A Brief Overview
knowingius.org
April 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Anyone who is interested in understanding the judgment the Supreme Court will be delivering today in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers will no doubt find @michaelpforan.bsky.social's excellent overview of the legal issues very useful. knowingius.org/p/sex-in-the...
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IT’S GONNA BE A BIG DAY FOR COMMENTING ON A JUDGMENT YOU HAVEN’T READ
April 16, 2025 at 9:17 AM
IT’S GONNA BE A BIG DAY FOR COMMENTING ON A JUDGMENT YOU HAVEN’T READ
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Interesting to see the underexplored feminist/anti-harassment potential of tort liability - battery & intentional infliction of harm - in play here.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Andrew Tate High Court case could be legal first, barrister says
Four women have accused the influencer of rape, assault and coercive control, which he denies.
www.bbc.com
April 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Interesting to see the underexplored feminist/anti-harassment potential of tort liability - battery & intentional infliction of harm - in play here.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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This is an exceptional piece of writing by an anonymous barrister recently diagnosed with ADHD.
www.counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/adh...
www.counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/adh...
ADHD Barrister
Marking Neurodiversity Week 2025, an anonymous barrister shares the revelations and emotions from a mid-career diagnosis with a view to encouraging others to find out more
www.counselmagazine.co.uk
March 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This is an exceptional piece of writing by an anonymous barrister recently diagnosed with ADHD.
www.counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/adh...
www.counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/adh...
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As a lawyer who does Equal Pay law it is interesting to note that the prospect of young men falling behind young women is causing a sense of societal crisis that the reverse position consistently failed to invoke.
March 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
As a lawyer who does Equal Pay law it is interesting to note that the prospect of young men falling behind young women is causing a sense of societal crisis that the reverse position consistently failed to invoke.
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This is the most right wing newspaper in the UK.
Extraordinary.
Extraordinary.
March 2, 2025 at 12:24 AM
This is the most right wing newspaper in the UK.
Extraordinary.
Extraordinary.
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This handsome boy is Mully. A v healthy 10yrs young, he urgently needs a loving new home as he hates his sister & living in a conflict zone is not good for any of us! He is a real love bug & purrs like a train. He likes to explore our small garden & play with his toys & would be a great companion
February 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
This handsome boy is Mully. A v healthy 10yrs young, he urgently needs a loving new home as he hates his sister & living in a conflict zone is not good for any of us! He is a real love bug & purrs like a train. He likes to explore our small garden & play with his toys & would be a great companion
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This is a new one:
Victim about to deliver an impact statement in court, defence barrister raises a concern that it has been ‘generated by AI’
Victim says she put it through a computer system to check spelling, but denies the entire thing is AI generated.
Victim about to deliver an impact statement in court, defence barrister raises a concern that it has been ‘generated by AI’
Victim says she put it through a computer system to check spelling, but denies the entire thing is AI generated.
February 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
This is a new one:
Victim about to deliver an impact statement in court, defence barrister raises a concern that it has been ‘generated by AI’
Victim says she put it through a computer system to check spelling, but denies the entire thing is AI generated.
Victim about to deliver an impact statement in court, defence barrister raises a concern that it has been ‘generated by AI’
Victim says she put it through a computer system to check spelling, but denies the entire thing is AI generated.
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I will never understand how this wasn’t the end for either of these deranged brats.
Every milquetoast brownnoser who elevated or defended them hoping for a crumb from their unearned power should be ashamed. You knew. The evidence was right there. But you liked standing near the big boys.
Every milquetoast brownnoser who elevated or defended them hoping for a crumb from their unearned power should be ashamed. You knew. The evidence was right there. But you liked standing near the big boys.
February 20, 2025 at 7:30 AM
I will never understand how this wasn’t the end for either of these deranged brats.
Every milquetoast brownnoser who elevated or defended them hoping for a crumb from their unearned power should be ashamed. You knew. The evidence was right there. But you liked standing near the big boys.
Every milquetoast brownnoser who elevated or defended them hoping for a crumb from their unearned power should be ashamed. You knew. The evidence was right there. But you liked standing near the big boys.
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Undergraduate contract lawyers, your time is now.
February 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Undergraduate contract lawyers, your time is now.
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Writing for Prospect, John Bowers KC of Littleton Chambers says, "there needs to be a duty placed on employers to investigate #whistleblowing concerns—save where they are vexatious, as some are. This is vital to closing the accountability gap."
The true cost of ignoring whistleblowers
New research reveals that not heeding warnings about systemic failures comes at a high price
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
February 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Writing for Prospect, John Bowers KC of Littleton Chambers says, "there needs to be a duty placed on employers to investigate #whistleblowing concerns—save where they are vexatious, as some are. This is vital to closing the accountability gap."
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Valentine's Day doesn't have to be about the big spectacle. Whether you're with someone or with your own good self, stay true to the story you want, unfolding in its own time.
February 14, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Valentine's Day doesn't have to be about the big spectacle. Whether you're with someone or with your own good self, stay true to the story you want, unfolding in its own time.