legalmum.bsky.social
@legalmum.bsky.social
Criminal law, public law, professional discipline and politics. Bit of a sloth.
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An unsurprisingly well written article on the For Women Scotland judgment, its implications and consequences and misconceived responses to it.

www.thetimes.com/article/f89e...
Ill-informed challenges to Supreme Court decision help nobody
Citizens should be involved in debate about law reform, but questioning the legitimacy of the judgment on misconceived grounds is irresponsible
www.thetimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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This editorial is legally spot on … better than many lawyer written pieces on linked-in
“the supreme court has emphasised the balancing nature of the Equality Act, which adjudicates between the rights of different groups.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Observer view on Equality Act ruling: A dignified compromise that respects the rights of everyone | Editorial
The supreme court judgment gives protections to women at the same level as other groups
www.theguardian.com
April 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Some news, team! 🎙️

I’m so excited to make my broadcasting debut for BBC Radio 4 next week.

‘You Do Not Have to Say Anything’ is a 10 episode behind-the-scenes peek at (and love letter to) the criminal justice system.

Join me, Mon-Fri at 13:45 on BBC Radio 4 & BBC Sounds 🧡
February 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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There’s been discussion here on assisted dying & the current position whereby CPS guidance acts as a filter for limiting prosecutions.
Worth a read from @davidallengreen.bsky.social : open.substack.com/pub/emptycit....

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An argument about Assisting Dying
Matters of life and death need to be properly regulated by law, and not by official discretion
open.substack.com
November 30, 2024 at 11:46 AM