Jonathan Jones
@sirjjkc.bsky.social
Senior Consultant, Linklaters. Senior Fellow, Institute for Government. Hon Senior Fellow, Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law. Visiting Prof, Durham Law School. Hon KC. Lay canon, Ely Cathedral
Law, constitution, government, policy. Cocktails. Music
Law, constitution, government, policy. Cocktails. Music
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For one week only, Saturday is the new Friday.
It feels like sloe gin season, so I present a sloe gin cocktail
It feels like sloe gin season, so I present a sloe gin cocktail
November 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
For one week only, Saturday is the new Friday.
It feels like sloe gin season, so I present a sloe gin cocktail
It feels like sloe gin season, so I present a sloe gin cocktail
For one week only, Saturday is the new Friday.
It feels like sloe gin season, so I present a sloe gin cocktail
It feels like sloe gin season, so I present a sloe gin cocktail
November 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
For one week only, Saturday is the new Friday.
It feels like sloe gin season, so I present a sloe gin cocktail
It feels like sloe gin season, so I present a sloe gin cocktail
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A counterclaim might be an interesting idea
BBC has a case against Trump. WhiteHouse Chief Press Officer called the BBC ‘100% fake news.’ Which is defamatory and untrue.
Trump says he will sue BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion despite apology www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
A counterclaim might be an interesting idea
A counterclaim might be an interesting idea
BBC has a case against Trump. WhiteHouse Chief Press Officer called the BBC ‘100% fake news.’ Which is defamatory and untrue.
Trump says he will sue BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion despite apology www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
A counterclaim might be an interesting idea
These film trigger warnings have got ridiculous.
“Features cocktail abuse and processed cheese”
“Features cocktail abuse and processed cheese”
November 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
These film trigger warnings have got ridiculous.
“Features cocktail abuse and processed cheese”
“Features cocktail abuse and processed cheese”
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In a recent lecture, Lord Briggs places renewed emphasis on the common law’s ability to protect human rights, and argues that we should not doubt its capaity to step in if the UK were to withdraw from the ECHR. Is such optimism well-founded?
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/14/m...
In a recent lecture, Lord Briggs places renewed emphasis on the common law’s ability to protect human rights, and argues that we should not doubt its capaity to step in if the UK were to withdraw from the ECHR. Is such optimism well-founded?
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/14/m...
Misplaced optimism? Lord Briggs on the common law’s capacity to protect human rights in the event of ECHR withdrawal
In a recent lecture, Supreme Court Justice Lord Briggs places renewed emphasis on the common law’s ability to protect human rights, and argues that we should not doubt its capaity to step in if the…
publiclawforeveryone.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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In a recent lecture, Lord Briggs places renewed emphasis on the common law’s ability to protect human rights, and argues that we should not doubt its capaity to step in if the UK were to withdraw from the ECHR. Is such optimism well-founded?
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/14/m...
In a recent lecture, Lord Briggs places renewed emphasis on the common law’s ability to protect human rights, and argues that we should not doubt its capaity to step in if the UK were to withdraw from the ECHR. Is such optimism well-founded?
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/14/m...
While I’m at it: there’s a whole category of classical pieces which, though perfectly good, even great, pall through over-exposure. Overtures are vulnerable to this, perhaps because they’re a convenient length. I’d be happy not to hear Thieving Magpie, Coriolane, Egmont, Candide … for a few years
I think I’ve now heard enough “takes” on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
November 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
While I’m at it: there’s a whole category of classical pieces which, though perfectly good, even great, pall through over-exposure. Overtures are vulnerable to this, perhaps because they’re a convenient length. I’d be happy not to hear Thieving Magpie, Coriolane, Egmont, Candide … for a few years
I think I’ve now heard enough “takes” on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
November 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
I think I’ve now heard enough “takes” on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Superb tribute to Marilynne Morgan, distinguished lawyer and public servant, mentor and loyal friend to many, devoted servant of Middle Temple. A special person. RIP
November 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Superb tribute to Marilynne Morgan, distinguished lawyer and public servant, mentor and loyal friend to many, devoted servant of Middle Temple. A special person. RIP
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Reform's plans for the civil service (and for the House of Lords and Judicial Review) are discussed here:-
ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/reform-uks...
ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/reform-uks...
Reform UK's Plans for the Civil Service
And farewell the Lords and Judicial Review!
ukcivilservant.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Reform's plans for the civil service (and for the House of Lords and Judicial Review) are discussed here:-
ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/reform-uks...
ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/reform-uks...
“Thank you for your attention to this matter”
NEW
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
emptycity.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
“Thank you for your attention to this matter”
This is an excellent discussion @conunitucl.bsky.social of the current debate on the ECHR and options for reforming it.
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Video apparently unavailable but link to audio podcast attached
Thanks very much for pointing this out — while we follow up on this, it is possible to listen to the event through our podcast 👇
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November 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
This is an excellent discussion @conunitucl.bsky.social of the current debate on the ECHR and options for reforming it.
Video apparently unavailable but link to audio podcast attached
Video apparently unavailable but link to audio podcast attached
Final judgment in the Bell Hotel Epping/asylum accommodation case. No injunction or declaration granted. Open to parties to pursue normal planning routes involving the local planning authority
www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u...
www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u...
www.judiciary.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Final judgment in the Bell Hotel Epping/asylum accommodation case. No injunction or declaration granted. Open to parties to pursue normal planning routes involving the local planning authority
www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u...
www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u...
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NEW
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
emptycity.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
NEW
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
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Joshua refers to the BBC having a “choice between saying sorry and paying $1 billion”. There is also the option of doing neither and defending any claim, wherever it’s brought
Will President Trump sue the BBC for $1 billion? As the US president no doubt intended, it’s a figure that appears in almost every front-page newspaper headline today.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/will-trump...
rozenberg.substack.com/p/will-trump...
Will Trump sue?
Not if the BBC makes sufficient amends this week
rozenberg.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Joshua refers to the BBC having a “choice between saying sorry and paying $1 billion”. There is also the option of doing neither and defending any claim, wherever it’s brought
Joshua refers to the BBC having a “choice between saying sorry and paying $1 billion”. There is also the option of doing neither and defending any claim, wherever it’s brought
Will President Trump sue the BBC for $1 billion? As the US president no doubt intended, it’s a figure that appears in almost every front-page newspaper headline today.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/will-trump...
rozenberg.substack.com/p/will-trump...
Will Trump sue?
Not if the BBC makes sufficient amends this week
rozenberg.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Joshua refers to the BBC having a “choice between saying sorry and paying $1 billion”. There is also the option of doing neither and defending any claim, wherever it’s brought
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We are proud to have added our voice to this urgent call on those in power to stop scapegoating human rights.
“Now is the time for a full-throated defence of the European Convention on Human Rights and Human Rights Act.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
“Now is the time for a full-throated defence of the European Convention on Human Rights and Human Rights Act.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Leaving the ECHR won’t stop the boats, 300 organisations warn in rallying cry
Prime minister Keir Starmer urged to make positive case for ECHR after Kemi Badenoch pledged a Tory government would leave the treaty
www.independent.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:29 AM
We are proud to have added our voice to this urgent call on those in power to stop scapegoating human rights.
“Now is the time for a full-throated defence of the European Convention on Human Rights and Human Rights Act.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
“Now is the time for a full-throated defence of the European Convention on Human Rights and Human Rights Act.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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You’ll be ready for this week’s #FridayCocktail. Behold an Orange Gin Martini.
Gin, white vermouth, Cointreau, orange bitters
Ice cold, strict, citric and fruity
Gin, white vermouth, Cointreau, orange bitters
Ice cold, strict, citric and fruity
November 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
You’ll be ready for this week’s #FridayCocktail. Behold an Orange Gin Martini.
Gin, white vermouth, Cointreau, orange bitters
Ice cold, strict, citric and fruity
Gin, white vermouth, Cointreau, orange bitters
Ice cold, strict, citric and fruity
You’ll be ready for this week’s #FridayCocktail. Behold an Orange Gin Martini.
Gin, white vermouth, Cointreau, orange bitters
Ice cold, strict, citric and fruity
Gin, white vermouth, Cointreau, orange bitters
Ice cold, strict, citric and fruity
November 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
You’ll be ready for this week’s #FridayCocktail. Behold an Orange Gin Martini.
Gin, white vermouth, Cointreau, orange bitters
Ice cold, strict, citric and fruity
Gin, white vermouth, Cointreau, orange bitters
Ice cold, strict, citric and fruity
Reposted by Jonathan Jones
New post
Prompted by an excellent conference at @biicl.bsky.social marking the ECHR's 75th anniversary, I reflect in this piece on key themes about the likely trajectory of the UK's human rights debate, given the current (and developing) political climate.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/07/t...
Prompted by an excellent conference at @biicl.bsky.social marking the ECHR's 75th anniversary, I reflect in this piece on key themes about the likely trajectory of the UK's human rights debate, given the current (and developing) political climate.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/07/t...
The ‘othering’ of human rights and the agenda underlying calls for UK withdrawal from the ECHR
A recent conference marking the 75th anniversary anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights provided a sobering opportunity for reflection on possible trajectories of human rights prote…
publiclawforeveryone.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
New post
Prompted by an excellent conference at @biicl.bsky.social marking the ECHR's 75th anniversary, I reflect in this piece on key themes about the likely trajectory of the UK's human rights debate, given the current (and developing) political climate.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/07/t...
Prompted by an excellent conference at @biicl.bsky.social marking the ECHR's 75th anniversary, I reflect in this piece on key themes about the likely trajectory of the UK's human rights debate, given the current (and developing) political climate.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/11/07/t...
Congratulations to the 6 KCs appointed to the new panel to support First Treasury Counsel on major civil/public law work.
In a sense it’s welcome back to Jonathan Crow.
(Btw I think “First Treasury Solicitor Counsel” is a mistake!)
www.gov.uk/government/n...
In a sense it’s welcome back to Jonathan Crow.
(Btw I think “First Treasury Solicitor Counsel” is a mistake!)
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Senior barristers to support government on strategic public cases
Six King's Counsel appointed to new Attorney General’s Senior Treasury Counsel Group
www.gov.uk
November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Congratulations to the 6 KCs appointed to the new panel to support First Treasury Counsel on major civil/public law work.
In a sense it’s welcome back to Jonathan Crow.
(Btw I think “First Treasury Solicitor Counsel” is a mistake!)
www.gov.uk/government/n...
In a sense it’s welcome back to Jonathan Crow.
(Btw I think “First Treasury Solicitor Counsel” is a mistake!)
www.gov.uk/government/n...
What’s the significance of it being a “migrant”? Wouldn’t accidental release of any sex offender be just as bad?
November 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
What’s the significance of it being a “migrant”? Wouldn’t accidental release of any sex offender be just as bad?
“has been pleased”
“THE KING has been pleased by Warrant under His Royal Sign Manual dated 30 October 2025 to direct His Secretary of State to cause the Duke of York to be removed from the Roll of the Peerage with immediate effect.” thegazette.co.uk/notice/4992105
Warrants Under the Royal Sign Manual
thegazette.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
“has been pleased”
Autumn, St James’s Park
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Autumn, St James’s Park
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Imagine doing ANYTHING AT ALL and constantly interrupting it every two minutes to ask everyone around you “do you like me? Is this ok? Please like me! Should I do something completely different so you like me more? I will ask you again next week shall I?”
That’s what government by focus group is.
That’s what government by focus group is.
November 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Imagine doing ANYTHING AT ALL and constantly interrupting it every two minutes to ask everyone around you “do you like me? Is this ok? Please like me! Should I do something completely different so you like me more? I will ask you again next week shall I?”
That’s what government by focus group is.
That’s what government by focus group is.