Steve Isle
@silas1951.bsky.social
Retired teacher of Philosophy/History. Green activist, humanist and grandad.
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Why Do Governments Hate Juries? Because They Have Consciences
The jury is the counterweight to the appalling lack of diversity in the rest of the justice system, and this is clear from the measurable outcomes.
novaramedia.com/2025/12/22/w...
The jury is the counterweight to the appalling lack of diversity in the rest of the justice system, and this is clear from the measurable outcomes.
novaramedia.com/2025/12/22/w...
Why Do Governments Hate Juries? Because They Have Consciences | Novara Media
‘Successive studies have shown that juries deliver equitable results.’ Guess who wrote that? The same MP who’s now proposing to scrap a quarter of juries, barrister Nick Bano tells Rivkah Brown.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Why Do Governments Hate Juries? Because They Have Consciences
The jury is the counterweight to the appalling lack of diversity in the rest of the justice system, and this is clear from the measurable outcomes.
novaramedia.com/2025/12/22/w...
The jury is the counterweight to the appalling lack of diversity in the rest of the justice system, and this is clear from the measurable outcomes.
novaramedia.com/2025/12/22/w...
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DEFENDING TRIAL BY JURY
A brilliant and informative piece from @sarachitseko.bsky.social @openrightsgroup.org
“Jury trials are not just a procedural detail, they are the cornerstone of democracy. They… provide a crucial check on state power.”
www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/defendi...
A brilliant and informative piece from @sarachitseko.bsky.social @openrightsgroup.org
“Jury trials are not just a procedural detail, they are the cornerstone of democracy. They… provide a crucial check on state power.”
www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/defendi...
Defending Trial by Jury
Justice Secretary, David Lammy, has announced plans to drastically reduce the use of jury trials in England and Wales.
www.openrightsgroup.org
December 12, 2025 at 11:51 AM
DEFENDING TRIAL BY JURY
A brilliant and informative piece from @sarachitseko.bsky.social @openrightsgroup.org
“Jury trials are not just a procedural detail, they are the cornerstone of democracy. They… provide a crucial check on state power.”
www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/defendi...
A brilliant and informative piece from @sarachitseko.bsky.social @openrightsgroup.org
“Jury trials are not just a procedural detail, they are the cornerstone of democracy. They… provide a crucial check on state power.”
www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/defendi...
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The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling.
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Join the Green Party
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November 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling.
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Rachel Reeves says this Labour Governments decisions are "necessary."
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Rachel Reeves says this Labour Governments decisions are "necessary."
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
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The right to trial by jury has been a fundamental feature of the British Justice System for over 800 years. Any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom - a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism - must be opposed
🚨Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism. We must come together - cross party - to stop any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom
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Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy - We must fight any attempt to undermine it
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The right to trial by jury has been a fundamental feature of the British Justice System for over 800 years. Any attempt by the government to undermine this fundamental freedom - a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism - must be opposed
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Blatant corruption
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’... so it looks like the classic British establishment stitch-up is underway. "This raises serious questions around the lack of impartiality and transparency in our judicial system" www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
Unusual last-minute change means panel of three will now hear case rather than Mr Justice Chamberlain
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Blatant corruption
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🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’... so it looks like the classic British establishment stitch-up is underway. "This raises serious questions around the lack of impartiality and transparency in our judicial system" www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
Unusual last-minute change means panel of three will now hear case rather than Mr Justice Chamberlain
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’... so it looks like the classic British establishment stitch-up is underway. "This raises serious questions around the lack of impartiality and transparency in our judicial system" www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Social justice and environmental justice are one and the same thing.
November 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Social justice and environmental justice are one and the same thing.
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The Labour Government reeling off the same far-right talking points on immigration. And look who is celebrating. The far-right.
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
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There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
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November 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The Labour Government reeling off the same far-right talking points on immigration. And look who is celebrating. The far-right.
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
There is a political alternative that won’t ever scapegoat those fleeing war, persecution and torture
join.greenparty.org.uk
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Human rights are universal - if we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want
November 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Human rights are universal - if we start stripping away basic human rights from any section of society then none of us has rights – just privileges that can be taken away by people in power whenever they want
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I read in The Guardian that very Right wing Home Secretary Mahmood is gunning for the PM job. But it's irrelevant whether Starmer, Streeting or Mahmood is PM - they are heading for annihilation because of their Blue Labour right wing politics. Changing the PM will not save them.
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--> Vote Green 💚
November 12, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I read in The Guardian that very Right wing Home Secretary Mahmood is gunning for the PM job. But it's irrelevant whether Starmer, Streeting or Mahmood is PM - they are heading for annihilation because of their Blue Labour right wing politics. Changing the PM will not save them.
--> Vote Green 💚
--> Vote Green 💚
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Trump Not Welcome | 17 September 2025
Stop Trump Coalition
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September 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Build council homes.
Treat people with dignity.
The threat isn't the migrants - it's the wealth of the super rich.
And the media outlets and the politicians who protect their power.
Treat people with dignity.
The threat isn't the migrants - it's the wealth of the super rich.
And the media outlets and the politicians who protect their power.
September 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Build council homes.
Treat people with dignity.
The threat isn't the migrants - it's the wealth of the super rich.
And the media outlets and the politicians who protect their power.
Treat people with dignity.
The threat isn't the migrants - it's the wealth of the super rich.
And the media outlets and the politicians who protect their power.
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Six deny terror charges over Lift The Ban protests
After the hearing, a DOJ spokesperson said that 42 terror charges for “hosting public Zoom calls is nothing short of a scandal”.
“These are the tactics deployed by dictatorships — not a democracy.”
www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/l...
After the hearing, a DOJ spokesperson said that 42 terror charges for “hosting public Zoom calls is nothing short of a scandal”.
“These are the tactics deployed by dictatorships — not a democracy.”
www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/l...
Six deny terror charges over alleged plan to defeat Palestine Action ban
The accused are alleged to have tried to organise mass gatherings with the aim of rendering the ban on Palestine Action unenforceable.
www.standard.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Six deny terror charges over Lift The Ban protests
After the hearing, a DOJ spokesperson said that 42 terror charges for “hosting public Zoom calls is nothing short of a scandal”.
“These are the tactics deployed by dictatorships — not a democracy.”
www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/l...
After the hearing, a DOJ spokesperson said that 42 terror charges for “hosting public Zoom calls is nothing short of a scandal”.
“These are the tactics deployed by dictatorships — not a democracy.”
www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/l...
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Sick of BBC continuously promoting Reform U.K. and ignoring other parties with far more representation? Please sign the petition
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Ensure plurality of political coverage across UK broadcast media at all times
We want to ensure that a plurality of views from all political parties in Westminster are represented and the nations parliaments are heard all year round, not just election times. The rules for coverage during elections should apply at all times.
petition.parliament.uk
August 30, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Sick of BBC continuously promoting Reform U.K. and ignoring other parties with far more representation? Please sign the petition
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Reform UK, which has a grand total of four MPs, was just given an uninterrupted platform for an hour and a half on the BBC and Sky News channels, in order to talk about its plans for mass deportations
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
August 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Reform UK, which has a grand total of four MPs, was just given an uninterrupted platform for an hour and a half on the BBC and Sky News channels, in order to talk about its plans for mass deportations
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
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The real globalisation problem, which the political right won't talk about, is that wealthy individuals can move themselves and their money globally to dodge taxes and cripple the economies of democracies that do not behave as parasitic tax havens.
#PATH People Against Tax Havens
#PATH People Against Tax Havens
August 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The real globalisation problem, which the political right won't talk about, is that wealthy individuals can move themselves and their money globally to dodge taxes and cripple the economies of democracies that do not behave as parasitic tax havens.
#PATH People Against Tax Havens
#PATH People Against Tax Havens
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My god, this is damning. Cooper seems to have been determined to ignore the advice of govt experts, that proscribing Palestine Action was unneccessary, nowt to do with security, & set a whole new precedent for classifying mere property damage as terrorism www.declassifieduk.org/revealed-how...
Revealed: How Palestine Action was banned
Exclusive: Documents seen by Declassified reveal serious concerns within the UK government and MI5 about proscribing Palestine Action.
www.declassifieduk.org
July 29, 2025 at 6:52 AM
My god, this is damning. Cooper seems to have been determined to ignore the advice of govt experts, that proscribing Palestine Action was unneccessary, nowt to do with security, & set a whole new precedent for classifying mere property damage as terrorism www.declassifieduk.org/revealed-how...