Zena Bolwig
@zenabolwig.bsky.social
Capacity & COP solicitor. Vice Chair of COPPA national. PDF Committee member. ELI fellow. QMU LAC supervisor. UCL CAJ mentor. COP 'Leading Individual' (Legal 500 2022-4). Band 2 COP & MH (Chambers UK 2022-4).
None of the wonderful solicitors, legal execs, trainees or paralegals that I call friends work in this area of law for the feedback, but it is lovely to receive.
What more could I ask for?
What more could I ask for?
July 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
None of the wonderful solicitors, legal execs, trainees or paralegals that I call friends work in this area of law for the feedback, but it is lovely to receive.
What more could I ask for?
What more could I ask for?
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I’m working on a radio show looking at wraparound care (breakfast club, holiday club, after school, extra curricular stuff). If you have stories, comments or questions about the cost then please get in touch with me, on here or to felicity.hannah@bbc.co.uk
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March 31, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I’m working on a radio show looking at wraparound care (breakfast club, holiday club, after school, extra curricular stuff). If you have stories, comments or questions about the cost then please get in touch with me, on here or to felicity.hannah@bbc.co.uk
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A woman whose rape claim was wrongly dismissed has a "clear" right to be allowed to speak out anonymously about her experience of the family justice system, a High Court judge rules -- in @thetimes today, but oddly, not online.
April 3, 2025 at 8:15 AM
A woman whose rape claim was wrongly dismissed has a "clear" right to be allowed to speak out anonymously about her experience of the family justice system, a High Court judge rules -- in @thetimes today, but oddly, not online.
A very clear, comprehensive and thoughtful blog, thanks @clarkdaniel.bsky.social
I found @doccmartin.bsky.social's commentary on complaints very interesting.
I found @doccmartin.bsky.social's commentary on complaints very interesting.
A lack of accountability for implementing best interests decisions. Family members being excluded. Failures to comply with court orders.
The inability of these public bodies to work together to help a young man is shocking
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/02/27/a...
The inability of these public bodies to work together to help a young man is shocking
openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/02/27/a...
A young man failed by NHS South West London ICB and the London Borough of Wandsworth
Working in the health service, I often hear families’ concerns or reasonable complaints framed as them being ‘anxious’ about their loved one’s care. I think it can be a manoeuvre to delegitimise th…
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
February 27, 2025 at 10:23 AM
A very clear, comprehensive and thoughtful blog, thanks @clarkdaniel.bsky.social
I found @doccmartin.bsky.social's commentary on complaints very interesting.
I found @doccmartin.bsky.social's commentary on complaints very interesting.
The Open Justice COP project have arrived in Bluesky. Now I can fully avoid the other social media site entirely! bsky.app/profile/open...
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November 25, 2024 at 11:03 AM
The Open Justice COP project have arrived in Bluesky. Now I can fully avoid the other social media site entirely! bsky.app/profile/open...
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1. The text of Lord Harmer KC's speech from earlier this week on the rule of law has been published. It is well worth a read. www.gov.uk/government/s...
Attorney General's 2024 Bingham Lecture on the rule of law
On 14 October 2024, the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered the 2024 Bingham Lecture titled ‘The Rule of Law in an Age of Populism’.
www.gov.uk
October 16, 2024 at 9:08 AM
1. The text of Lord Harmer KC's speech from earlier this week on the rule of law has been published. It is well worth a read. www.gov.uk/government/s...
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A man has been found guilty of conspiring to commit female genital mutilation (FGM) against a young girl in the first conviction of its kind in England and Wales.
www.cps.gov.uk/east-midland...
www.cps.gov.uk/east-midland...
Man convicted of conspiring to commit FGM against young girl in legal first | The Crown Prosecution Service
www.cps.gov.uk
September 9, 2024 at 4:44 PM
A man has been found guilty of conspiring to commit female genital mutilation (FGM) against a young girl in the first conviction of its kind in England and Wales.
www.cps.gov.uk/east-midland...
www.cps.gov.uk/east-midland...
Incredible sadness at the sudden and unexpected loss of the wonderful Simon (Spike) Mullings. The news has just been shared publications by the Legal Action Group on the other platform. A huge loss for his family and friends, for his colleagues, for legal aid, for housing law... for the world.
September 3, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Incredible sadness at the sudden and unexpected loss of the wonderful Simon (Spike) Mullings. The news has just been shared publications by the Legal Action Group on the other platform. A huge loss for his family and friends, for his colleagues, for legal aid, for housing law... for the world.
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Let's hope we can make this work! @torbc.bsky.social @zenabolwig.bsky.social @rhi81.bsky.social @stevebroach.bsky.social @aliromah.bsky.social @doccmartin.bsky.social @clarkdaniel.bsky.social @maggotlaw.bsky.social @markneary1.bsky.social @gillloomesquinn.bsky.social @amandaaphill.bsky.social
September 3, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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The Howard League explains prison overcrowding - how we got here; where we go now - here 👉 howardleague.org/why-are-pris...
And here is the Prison Governors’ Association, agreeing 👇
And here is the Prison Governors’ Association, agreeing 👇
August 27, 2024 at 7:37 PM
The Howard League explains prison overcrowding - how we got here; where we go now - here 👉 howardleague.org/why-are-pris...
And here is the Prison Governors’ Association, agreeing 👇
And here is the Prison Governors’ Association, agreeing 👇
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Well, it happened. Today I received my first trial listing for 2027. For a 3 day trial, with defendant on bail. What a joke.
#thelawisbroken
#thelawisbroken
August 27, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Well, it happened. Today I received my first trial listing for 2027. For a 3 day trial, with defendant on bail. What a joke.
#thelawisbroken
#thelawisbroken
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Part 2 of the ‘English homelessness law is awful’ thread.
Assuming you have managed to be found by the council to be homeless, eligible, in priority need & not intentionally homeless (hard, see Part 1 bsky.app/profile/near... ), then the council will provide you with permanent accommodation, yes? 1/
Assuming you have managed to be found by the council to be homeless, eligible, in priority need & not intentionally homeless (hard, see Part 1 bsky.app/profile/near... ), then the council will provide you with permanent accommodation, yes? 1/
I suppose, thinking about it, I should probably do a quick explainer for new followers as to just how mind-bogglingly awful English homelessness law is (different in Scotland and Wales), because few people outside the sector (unless they've been through it) really have a clue... 1/
Suitable accommodation under section 190 Housing Act 1996 - little caselaw, as TA for intentionally homeless is often only a a couple of weeks, but here a JR decision on unsuitability of B&B accommodation for household of 2 adults & 2 children with health issues nearlylegal.co.uk/2024/08/suit...
August 15, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Part 2 of the ‘English homelessness law is awful’ thread.
Assuming you have managed to be found by the council to be homeless, eligible, in priority need & not intentionally homeless (hard, see Part 1 bsky.app/profile/near... ), then the council will provide you with permanent accommodation, yes? 1/
Assuming you have managed to be found by the council to be homeless, eligible, in priority need & not intentionally homeless (hard, see Part 1 bsky.app/profile/near... ), then the council will provide you with permanent accommodation, yes? 1/
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As our publishers don’t seem to be on here yet, shamelessly promoting the new book from @torbc.bsky.social and I (and a team of fabulous contributors) on lawful decision making
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Making lawful decisions
Provides decision-makers with clear guidance on the requirements of lawful decision-making
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August 12, 2024 at 2:43 PM
As our publishers don’t seem to be on here yet, shamelessly promoting the new book from @torbc.bsky.social and I (and a team of fabulous contributors) on lawful decision making
Can be pre-ordered here
www.lag.org.uk/shop/product...
Can be pre-ordered here
www.lag.org.uk/shop/product...