MoodyBarrister
@moodybarrister.bsky.social
Criminal barrister and former Secretary of the Criminal Bar Association. Crime fighter. Bad coffee expert. The Daily Mail calls me: “Barrister holding a poster”. All views my own and not of Chambers.
Absolute scenes! Back to back champions. This @Lionesses team is incredible. The whole team should be so proud. Although for Michelle Agyemang to go from ball girl to young player of the tournament in 4 years is something else. Amazing. #itsstayinghome #Euro2025
July 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Absolute scenes! Back to back champions. This @Lionesses team is incredible. The whole team should be so proud. Although for Michelle Agyemang to go from ball girl to young player of the tournament in 4 years is something else. Amazing. #itsstayinghome #Euro2025
Another push to everyone that needs to complete the @thecriminalbar.bsky.social survey. It will take about 15 minutes but is absolutely vital moving forward. Please do fill it in if you haven’t already done so. And if you have, thank you so much!
February 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Another push to everyone that needs to complete the @thecriminalbar.bsky.social survey. It will take about 15 minutes but is absolutely vital moving forward. Please do fill it in if you haven’t already done so. And if you have, thank you so much!
Barristers, Judges, everyone with a simple understanding of the justice system would warn of this. Really could just say, Juryless trails not the answer. There, end of. This tired conversation is not the answer to the chronic issues in the system. @thecriminalbar.bsky.social
February 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Barristers, Judges, everyone with a simple understanding of the justice system would warn of this. Really could just say, Juryless trails not the answer. There, end of. This tired conversation is not the answer to the chronic issues in the system. @thecriminalbar.bsky.social
Was a pleasure today to meet with @robertjenrickmp.bsky.social to discuss the crisis in the justice system. Lack of sitting days, impact on all those involved, and funding were all talked about. We will fight the fight and try to get a fair result for the criminal bar. @thecriminalbar.bsky.social
January 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Was a pleasure today to meet with @robertjenrickmp.bsky.social to discuss the crisis in the justice system. Lack of sitting days, impact on all those involved, and funding were all talked about. We will fight the fight and try to get a fair result for the criminal bar. @thecriminalbar.bsky.social
Watching @bbc strictly and Chris MCausland. The fact that you forget he is blind is such a credit to the professionals and the whole show. Then you remember he is blind. And it blows your mind all over again. What a winner. #Strictly
December 14, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Watching @bbc strictly and Chris MCausland. The fact that you forget he is blind is such a credit to the professionals and the whole show. Then you remember he is blind. And it blows your mind all over again. What a winner. #Strictly
This is just another sound bite. People will not elect to the Crown Court without a jury. So more cases in the Magistrates. Leading to more appeals as there is an automatic appeal route. Leading to more cases in the Crown Court. FUND THE SYSTEM! @thecriminalbar.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 8:14 AM
This is just another sound bite. People will not elect to the Crown Court without a jury. So more cases in the Magistrates. Leading to more appeals as there is an automatic appeal route. Leading to more cases in the Crown Court. FUND THE SYSTEM! @thecriminalbar.bsky.social
Decided on a bit of culture for the day. Taking the kids to @middletemple.bsky.social for a classical music concert narrated by the great Sir Richard Stilgoe. Highly recommended for anyone who hasn’t been.
November 17, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Decided on a bit of culture for the day. Taking the kids to @middletemple.bsky.social for a classical music concert narrated by the great Sir Richard Stilgoe. Highly recommended for anyone who hasn’t been.
The criminal justice system needs proper investment, not just sticking plasters and soundbites for headlines. Thanks to LBC news for having me on to talk about the issues. You can catch it on @GlobalPlayer
October 23, 2024 at 7:24 AM
The criminal justice system needs proper investment, not just sticking plasters and soundbites for headlines. Thanks to LBC news for having me on to talk about the issues. You can catch it on @GlobalPlayer
Are you looking for a fun thing to do this weekend? Fancy seeing a mock trial? Looking in cells? Listening to me talking criminal justice and answering questions? Then come down to Lewes Crown Court for their open day. All ages. Free entry. Be there, or be somewhere else.
September 11, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Are you looking for a fun thing to do this weekend? Fancy seeing a mock trial? Looking in cells? Listening to me talking criminal justice and answering questions? Then come down to Lewes Crown Court for their open day. All ages. Free entry. Be there, or be somewhere else.
Time for a non-legal post! If you are looking for things to do with kids in the rain, most local theatres put on kid friendly productions. They introduce kids to the arts and are a great way to keep them entertained. Just been to “The Hungry Caterpillar” at the Rose Theatre in Kingston. Recommended.
September 8, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Time for a non-legal post! If you are looking for things to do with kids in the rain, most local theatres put on kid friendly productions. They introduce kids to the arts and are a great way to keep them entertained. Just been to “The Hungry Caterpillar” at the Rose Theatre in Kingston. Recommended.
I don’t like being away for work, but had to bite the bullet this week. It has however led to me being given the biggest hotel breakfast I have ever had! Haha. No, I didn’t eat it all.
September 4, 2024 at 8:57 AM
I don’t like being away for work, but had to bite the bullet this week. It has however led to me being given the biggest hotel breakfast I have ever had! Haha. No, I didn’t eat it all.
Bem-vindos a todos os novos Brasileiros! Vocês vão gostar mais disto do que pão de queijo!
August 31, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Bem-vindos a todos os novos Brasileiros! Vocês vão gostar mais disto do que pão de queijo!
I can now conclude, after extensive viewing, that Goalball is the greatest sport ever invented. I will take no questions on this! #paris2024
August 31, 2024 at 10:22 AM
I can now conclude, after extensive viewing, that Goalball is the greatest sport ever invented. I will take no questions on this! #paris2024
In my new series, “Crown Courts I end up in that are miles away from me”, I present the next in the series: Gloucester. Very pleasant. But sooo far! #barristertravels
August 28, 2024 at 4:33 PM
In my new series, “Crown Courts I end up in that are miles away from me”, I present the next in the series: Gloucester. Very pleasant. But sooo far! #barristertravels
Despite my out of office clearly directing where to send urgent emails, I am aware that some are being sent urgently that only I can apparently deal with. Rest assured, they are my top priority! 🤣
August 21, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Despite my out of office clearly directing where to send urgent emails, I am aware that some are being sent urgently that only I can apparently deal with. Rest assured, they are my top priority! 🤣
Meanwhile, in the most unexpected story of the year, people get annoyed with man for thing that was obvious from the outset! If only there had been some warning!
August 20, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Meanwhile, in the most unexpected story of the year, people get annoyed with man for thing that was obvious from the outset! If only there had been some warning!
Meanwhile, in bad legal takes on the site formally known as popular, a new craze has emerged. Removing criminal liability by posting that you remove criminal liability. Followers, please note: this is not how crime works! You may still be guilty even if you post online that you are not.
August 20, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Meanwhile, in bad legal takes on the site formally known as popular, a new craze has emerged. Removing criminal liability by posting that you remove criminal liability. Followers, please note: this is not how crime works! You may still be guilty even if you post online that you are not.
This is shocking. Why can’t Labour take money from the Russians and billionaires like normal people? Being in the pay of working class people like this is not very aspirational!
August 19, 2024 at 2:24 PM
This is shocking. Why can’t Labour take money from the Russians and billionaires like normal people? Being in the pay of working class people like this is not very aspirational!
I try not to use this site to be negative, but with the increase in cases coming through the Crown Court as a result of the recent riots, coupled with the huge backlog, we really need more than 75% of available courts sitting. Urgent funding of the CJS is required at all levels.
August 19, 2024 at 12:43 PM
I try not to use this site to be negative, but with the increase in cases coming through the Crown Court as a result of the recent riots, coupled with the huge backlog, we really need more than 75% of available courts sitting. Urgent funding of the CJS is required at all levels.
The Judge’s comments during this sentence are well worth a read. The highlights don’t hold back. #sentencing
August 14, 2024 at 4:09 PM
The Judge’s comments during this sentence are well worth a read. The highlights don’t hold back. #sentencing