Amanda Weston K.C.
@windmill-tilter.bsky.social
Rule of law fan.
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Under Mahmood's current proposals, presumably would have been deported to Czechoslovakia in 1945, when it was "safe" again.
R.I.P. Tom Stoppard, playwright most famous for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.
Born Tomas Straussler in Czechoslovakia he fled his home during the Nazi occupation and found refuge in Britain at the age of eight. He later discovered all four of his grandparents had died in the Holocaust.
Born Tomas Straussler in Czechoslovakia he fled his home during the Nazi occupation and found refuge in Britain at the age of eight. He later discovered all four of his grandparents had died in the Holocaust.
Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88
Winning an Oscar for the screenplay for Shakespeare In Love, he captivated the hearts of audiences for more than six decades.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Under Mahmood's current proposals, presumably would have been deported to Czechoslovakia in 1945, when it was "safe" again.
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The Independent Commission on Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice today publishes its final report with 113 recommendations. Grounded in evidence & the Rule of Law, it offers a path toward a more focused, fair & legitimate counter-terrorism framework.
binghamcentre.biicl.org/independent-...
binghamcentre.biicl.org/independent-...
Independent Commission on Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice
Independent Commission on Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice About Us
binghamcentre.biicl.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The Independent Commission on Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice today publishes its final report with 113 recommendations. Grounded in evidence & the Rule of Law, it offers a path toward a more focused, fair & legitimate counter-terrorism framework.
binghamcentre.biicl.org/independent-...
binghamcentre.biicl.org/independent-...
The Independent Commission on Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice today publishes its final report with 113 recommendations. Grounded in evidence & the Rule of Law, it offers a path toward a more focused, fair & legitimate counter-terrorism framework.
binghamcentre.biicl.org/independent-...
binghamcentre.biicl.org/independent-...
Independent Commission on Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice
Independent Commission on Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice About Us
binghamcentre.biicl.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The Independent Commission on Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice today publishes its final report with 113 recommendations. Grounded in evidence & the Rule of Law, it offers a path toward a more focused, fair & legitimate counter-terrorism framework.
binghamcentre.biicl.org/independent-...
binghamcentre.biicl.org/independent-...
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Gotta love Private Eye.
Always cuts through the crap.
Always cuts through the crap.
October 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Gotta love Private Eye.
Always cuts through the crap.
Always cuts through the crap.
Awww sad decline of washpo much more heartbreaking. I remember when it was a proper paper love from Fab London
October 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Awww sad decline of washpo much more heartbreaking. I remember when it was a proper paper love from Fab London
Uurrgh #racetothebottom
“Legitimate concerns” update
Conservative Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp repeatedly refusing to say that he thinks Reform MP Sarah Pochin saying she doesn't like seeing black people on TV was racist.
Says he wouldn't use her "language" but it's right for her to express "legitimate concerns" about migration
Says he wouldn't use her "language" but it's right for her to express "legitimate concerns" about migration
October 26, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Uurrgh #racetothebottom
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Chilling in the extreme - under a new national security memorandum, ordinary American individuals can be designated as domestic terrorists - accused of being “anti-American” for normal acts of protest, or opposition to govt policies. WAKE UP, AMERICA. www.treason.io/p/must-read-...
October 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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The fight against impunity… my interview on International Victims Rights podcast …
October 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The fight against impunity… my interview on International Victims Rights podcast …
This is important. How WOULD an administration less keen on self-imposed guidance use these broad draconian powers?
Interesting debate tonight on the Deprivation of Citizenship Orders Bill - the latest attempt to change the law as recently declared by the Supreme Court: hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2025-1...
Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appea - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Bill' on Tuesday 14 October 2025.
hansard.parliament.uk
October 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
This is important. How WOULD an administration less keen on self-imposed guidance use these broad draconian powers?
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Interesting debate tonight on the Deprivation of Citizenship Orders Bill - the latest attempt to change the law as recently declared by the Supreme Court: hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2025-1...
Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appea - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Bill' on Tuesday 14 October 2025.
hansard.parliament.uk
October 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Interesting debate tonight on the Deprivation of Citizenship Orders Bill - the latest attempt to change the law as recently declared by the Supreme Court: hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2025-1...
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interest in Botswana CBI programme - but note figures represent early expressions of interest rather than formal applications.
Botswana CBI Program Records 464 Registrations in First Week - IMI Daily
Indians and Americans are the largest nationality pools to date, and 27 registrations came from within Botswana.
www.imidaily.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
interest in Botswana CBI programme - but note figures represent early expressions of interest rather than formal applications.
Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...
Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials
www.nytimes.com
October 11, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...
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Time to pay attention again. www.nhc.noaa.gov
September 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Time to pay attention again. www.nhc.noaa.gov
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I don’t understand the mass reporting of the right wing march in London today. 100k people? And?
Remember:
100k people were at Trans+Pride in July
500k were at the Palestine march in May
1m marched against Brexit in 2019
1m marched for Stop the War in 2003
1.5m were at London Pride in July
#march
Remember:
100k people were at Trans+Pride in July
500k were at the Palestine march in May
1m marched against Brexit in 2019
1m marched for Stop the War in 2003
1.5m were at London Pride in July
#march
September 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I don’t understand the mass reporting of the right wing march in London today. 100k people? And?
Remember:
100k people were at Trans+Pride in July
500k were at the Palestine march in May
1m marched against Brexit in 2019
1m marched for Stop the War in 2003
1.5m were at London Pride in July
#march
Remember:
100k people were at Trans+Pride in July
500k were at the Palestine march in May
1m marched against Brexit in 2019
1m marched for Stop the War in 2003
1.5m were at London Pride in July
#march
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The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will investigate whether Britain is breaching human rights law by detaining prisoners trapped on abolished indefinite jail terms, following complaint on behalf of five men who have served 84 years collectively on IPPs www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
UN to investigate ‘national scandal’ of prisoners trapped on IPP jail terms
Exclusive: A complaint being lodged with the UN claims IPP prisoners are being arbitrarily detained, as a bombshell letter proves David Lammy agrees the jail terms are a ‘grave injustice’
www.independent.co.uk
September 11, 2025 at 6:55 AM
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will investigate whether Britain is breaching human rights law by detaining prisoners trapped on abolished indefinite jail terms, following complaint on behalf of five men who have served 84 years collectively on IPPs www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
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🚨 Raise the alarm: While the Rwanda policy drew outrage, a new wave of harmful immigration policies is going under the radar.
Detention + deportation changes are deeply damaging, and we’re urgently fundraising to provide free legal support.
Read more & donate: www.biduk.org/articles/rai...
Detention + deportation changes are deeply damaging, and we’re urgently fundraising to provide free legal support.
Read more & donate: www.biduk.org/articles/rai...
Raise the alarm: Five changes to immigration policy you need to know about
From asylum seeker deportations to new detention centres, swipe to read about the latest changes and how you can help.
www.biduk.org
September 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🚨 Raise the alarm: While the Rwanda policy drew outrage, a new wave of harmful immigration policies is going under the radar.
Detention + deportation changes are deeply damaging, and we’re urgently fundraising to provide free legal support.
Read more & donate: www.biduk.org/articles/rai...
Detention + deportation changes are deeply damaging, and we’re urgently fundraising to provide free legal support.
Read more & donate: www.biduk.org/articles/rai...
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Letter from Seema Malhotra to HASC about the rules changes stopping refugee family reunion that (a) doesn't even try to justify why the rules fail to comply with the 21 day notice period and (b) doesn't mention that over 90% of visas go to women and children committees.parliament.uk/publications...
committees.parliament.uk
September 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Letter from Seema Malhotra to HASC about the rules changes stopping refugee family reunion that (a) doesn't even try to justify why the rules fail to comply with the 21 day notice period and (b) doesn't mention that over 90% of visas go to women and children committees.parliament.uk/publications...
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Allow me to illustrate:
Attorney shouting “objection” = gavel bang bang bang
Judge shouting “order order” = gavel bang bang bang
Witness shouting “you can’t handle the truth” = gavel bang bang bang
Judge disciplining errant defendant = gavel bang bang bang
Attorney shouting “objection” = gavel bang bang bang
Judge shouting “order order” = gavel bang bang bang
Witness shouting “you can’t handle the truth” = gavel bang bang bang
Judge disciplining errant defendant = gavel bang bang bang
September 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Allow me to illustrate:
Attorney shouting “objection” = gavel bang bang bang
Judge shouting “order order” = gavel bang bang bang
Witness shouting “you can’t handle the truth” = gavel bang bang bang
Judge disciplining errant defendant = gavel bang bang bang
Attorney shouting “objection” = gavel bang bang bang
Judge shouting “order order” = gavel bang bang bang
Witness shouting “you can’t handle the truth” = gavel bang bang bang
Judge disciplining errant defendant = gavel bang bang bang
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Much of the furore around the use of Article 8 ECHR in immigration cases is manufactured, as @alicedonald.bsky.social and co-authors highlight in this new, must-read report. The problem has been supercharged since Leveson LJ identified it a decade ago:
www.law.ox.ac.uk/sites/defaul...
www.law.ox.ac.uk/sites/defaul...
September 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Much of the furore around the use of Article 8 ECHR in immigration cases is manufactured, as @alicedonald.bsky.social and co-authors highlight in this new, must-read report. The problem has been supercharged since Leveson LJ identified it a decade ago:
www.law.ox.ac.uk/sites/defaul...
www.law.ox.ac.uk/sites/defaul...
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The finest response I've seen so far.
September 4, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The finest response I've seen so far.