A quick trip to Cambridge to teach a Masters class on interviewing elites in politics, law, and policymaking. Great to meet the second years on the MSt Applied #Criminology, Penology, and Management @cambcriminology.bsky.social ably led by @jakephillips.bsky.social. Cambridge is in full bloom... 🌸💐

Looking forward to speaking at this SASO event as a Commissioner in the independent Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission. 📆 5:45pm, Tuesday 21st April. 🏫 Venue: St George's Tron, Buchanan St, Glasgow. 🎟 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-prison... #Criminology #CrimSky #Law #SocialWork #Decarceration

Looks like they are not advertising it on this platform, so if you want to volunteer to be in the Opening Ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, apply now 👇 💃 Dancers 🎭 Theatre performers 🎶 Musicians 💫 All rounders. 🔗 www.glasgow2026.com/get-involved... #Glasgow #Glasgow2026

Susie McCabe's 'Coming of Rage' at Glasgow International Comedy Festival is outstanding. Necessary make-up-fix-on-the-way-out levels of funny 😂👏 Her social commentary is catharsis 🔥🎯

Judges in the Inner House of the Court of Session conclude that Scottish Information Commissioner David Hamilton made "an error in law" in ordering the Scottish Government to disclose information covered by legal professional privilege. Full court decision worth a read. news.stv.tv/scotland/gov...

Applications are open for the Emerging Leaders’ Programme 2026: an opportunity for future leaders aged 20–35 from across the UK's government, political and civil society sectors to be introduced to inner workings and values of the #EU 5 day study visit to Brussels www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...

Call for abstracts - 17th North South Criminology Conference (23rd & 24th June) in Cork. Hosted by Dep of Sociology & Criminology at University College Cork & supported by Collective Social Futures lnkd.in/dyiTAptN

JOB: Research Associate, @unistrathclyde.bsky.social Fixed term, part-time (0.5 FTE) between 19th May - 1st October 2026 on a comparative research project funded by Leverhulme, 'Penal Supervision in Comparative Context.' 🔗 👇 #Criminology #SocialWork strathvacancies.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/I/...

Giving lectures and workshops on diversion and decarceration with our Punishment and Society students. First time I've taught on decarceration since our Commission report came out; I'm looking forward to not having to hold ideas in confidence anymore. Stan Cohen's prescient warnings still apply.

On BBC Radio and TV today (Breakfast, DriveTime, Reporting Scotland, News at Seven), Fiona Stalker has an important story about women on remand in prison, awaiting trial. On Breakfast, just after 7 am, I discussed these issues with her. We need to reduce use of remand. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

MSPs have agreed that The Scottish Parliament should elect conveners instead of appointing them through party negotiations. Following a debate led by Standards Convener Martin Whitfield MSP, the Standing Orders will be updated to include a procedure for electing conveners in the next session.

Forget the lettuce that outlasted Liz Truss, with a spectacular lack of vetting for some whose candidature may barely last hours or days, we are going to have to think of comparable things (which spoil much sooner) to outlast them...

This morning on BBC Scotland Radio Breakfast, we will be discussing a news story that Fiona Stalker and colleagues have been working on about women being held in Scottish prisons on remand, awaiting their trial. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

NEW: We often hear that Scotland’s more progressive income tax is “driving people out the country.” New HMRC data shows the opposite. Far more taxpayers are moving to Scotland than leaving it. Let’s look at the data 🧵

Scotland has a new Human Rights Tracker. This online tool allows you to explore recommendations made by six UN #HumanRights treaty bodies and filter by theme, human rights issue, affected group. Mentioning it because not many know about it; it isn't being posted on here. humanrightstracker.gov.scot

The principled, compassionate debate tonight in Scottish Parliament is remarkable. Space for plurality, for seriously weighing the potential impacts of a landmark legislative decision, for attentiveness to inequalities, and for bearing witness to profoundly moving human stories and deep convictions.

Companies House has now alerted all five million UK companies of the vulnerability that let anyone, anywhere in the world, access the private dashboard of any company. Meaning: view confidential personal information, modify company/director details, even file accounts.

Just watched the 'Everybody to Kenmure Street' #documentary, with a Q&A with director Felipe Bustos Sierra and a few people who feature in the film. An inspiring and galvanising story, where community spirit in Glasgow shines. Well done @debasers.bsky.social & team 👏 In cinemas this week, go see it.

OK this is nuts. A vulnerability in the Companies House website that let *anyone* with an account view ***ANY COMPANY'S DASHBOARD***, see all personal info and - I think - modify company records.

Remembering Dunblane and all those bereaved and affected, on the 30th anniversary of a horrific tragedy.

What do you call a branch office when you're so disorganised you haven't set up a branch office? [*insert your favourite "couldn't organise a..." here] Scottish Your Party members being ghosted by Your Party HQ, with deadline to register candidates in 20 days. A party of egos riven with infighting

Police Scotland fined after sharing contents of victim's phone – including intimate images and her medical records – with the officer accused of her rape, and sharing it with his Police Federation rep and his solicitor. Words fail me. news.stv.tv/scotland/pol...

BREAKING - Big Story A memo from Keir Starmer to all members of the UK Gov Cabinet has been leaked. 1/5

The leading architect behind the refurbishment of Glasgow Central Station more than 25 years ago has warned its roof will have to be rebuilt. Alan Dunlop said that the iconic glass structure is fragile and will likely have been damaged by the heat of the blaze www.heraldscotland.com/news/2591925...

This is no longer about saving the corner building. It's lost. All the SFRS can do is try to prevent what would be a catastrophic spread to Glasgow Central Station. 📷 Vyro Media

Three Amazon web services datacentres in the UAE and Bahrain hit by Iranian strikes. Millions of people in Dubai and Abu Dhabi woke up on Monday unable to pay for a taxi, order a food delivery, or check their bank balance on their mobile apps. #AI #Amazon #Iran www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

The Sheriff said, "It's somewhat ironic that your claimed motivation for being there was concern about public safety. You have an extensive record yourself. You seem to be the risk to your community..." Anti-immigration protest organiser in court #Falkirk www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...

The Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission' report, Justice That Works, focuses on reducing Scotland's prison numbers and improving its justice system. Dr Hannah Graham examines the contribution made by people with lived experience of the system, in informing recommendations. buff.ly/VjzXG2a

🖊 BLOG: As a Commissioner in the Sentencing & Penal Policy Commission 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, I've written a blog on 'What we learn from listening to people who have been through our Justice system.' Lived experience helped to inform our report. 🔗 Guest blog @sacroscotland.bsky.social www.sacro.org.uk/post/what-we...

International Women's Day event in North Ayrshire cancelled after funding rejected – because no men were invited Women deemed not meeting the requirement of constituting 'a significant group of residents...' #IWD #IWD2026 www.irvinetimes.com/news/2590225...

For pet owners, for those with anxiety at loud noises, and for those living in areas where DIY fireworks is accompanied by risky, antisocial behaviour: 🎇🎆 Apply for a Fireworks Control Zone in Glasgow @glasgowcc.bsky.social #Glasgow #fireworks glasgow.gov.uk/FCZ

When things have been a bit tired and stressy, and you need a break from breaking updates on WWIII, stand-up comedy is just the thing. Norwegian comedian Thor Stenhaug was utterly brilliant tonight at The Stand Comedy Club #Glasgow 👏 😂

Excited to announce speakers for our JUSTICE Scotland panel on the ECHR at the Mackenzie Building, Edinburgh, 16 March: - Angela O’Hagan, Chair of Scottish Human Rights Commission - Aaliya Seyal, CEO at Legal Services Agency - Hussein Patwa, accessibility consultant & SNAP 2 member Register 👇

Maybe they didn't properly think this through 😬 On no. 3, new leadership *for Labour* is the most likely outcome of this election, be it Sarwar or Starmer, or both. On no. 4, I dunno but maybe Labour lecturing others on ending division is a bit rich from the guy who called on his own boss to quit?

Looks like the UK is getting involved – in 'a specific and limited' way... But UK Gov claims this defensive action against missile facilities in Iran 'does not signal the UK having any wider involvement in the broader ongoing conflict between the US, Israel and #Iran.' www.gov.uk/government/n...

Drop in overseas workers is ‘car crash’ for UK hospitals and care homes, say experts

It is just a (mega) poll. That extraordinarily yellow map will look ambitious to regular followers of #ScotPol. But if these Holyrood majority predictions do come to pass, that'll be a mandate for a second Scottish IndyRef... #SP2026 www.thetimes.com/article/fc72...

“People need to hear a story like this now,” says Pinar Aksu. “We don’t always have a victory at the end of our stories but hope is all we have got.” Great piece on what sounds like a terrific, massively timely film that gives the lie to the notion that most communities see newcomers as a threat.

St Andrew’s House lit up in blue and yellow this evening, in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Today and always, Slava Ukraini. 🇺🇦

Managed to watch entirety of The Traitors Ireland (on BBC UK) with no spoilers. Love how much they laugh, the camaraderie. Love how clued in they are at catching traitors. Will admit smirking at how the An Garda Síochána example proves – again – police seem to be rubbish at this show #TraitorsIRL

So many snowdrops across our campus #HelloSpring #Stirling

🚨🚨Biggest #EU news of today: #Iceland looks to fast-track vote on joining EU as referendum on EU accession could come as early as August, departing from original plan for 2027 ref. 🧵 www.politico.eu/article/icel...

Kevin O'Hara - who was involved in the brutal restraint of Allan Marshall who died in a coma four days later - was sacked over claims another prisoner was assaulted, the Sunday Mail can reveal.

I mean, Scottish Labour folk might have some confidence in their Edinburgh Southern heartlands to return Daniel, but given current polling, some of these list rankings are still 👀 Arguably, one of their more effective and recognisable MSPs, Monica Lennon, may struggle to get elected #ScotPol #SP2026

We’re excited to announce this year’s JUSTICE Scotland Lecture 📍 Signet Library, Edinburgh | 📅 16th March Join Catherine Smith KC and Sir Ian Forrester, moderated by Usman Tariq KC, for insights on rights, justice and the rule of law. Register below: bit.ly/46fM64Z

JOB: Research Fellow, University of Stirling 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Full-time Research Fellow to work on a study to support implementation of ‘Healthy Dads Healthy Kids’ programme in Scottish #prisons. May also get opportunity to work on other Justice #Health topics. #CrimSky #Criminology www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQO708/r...

Finally managed to find tickets to see Everybody to Kenmure Street in March with a Q&A with Glasgow-based Chilean Belgian director, Felipe Bustos Sierra. I'm not surprised it's selling out. We need stories like this #TheseAreOurNeighbours #KenmureStreet #Glasgow #documentary youtu.be/vUGIhVxSfMw?...

My friend, the brilliant essayist Will McGrath, wrote an essay about the beauty of resistance in all its forms here in Minneapolis. "Everyone is doing his part here, each to his ability. This is easier to accomplish, it seems, when joy and love are the engines." 🎁: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/o...

Good to see my colleagues' research in the Herald. It finds people released from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 prisons were 8 times more likely to attend A&E due to substance use, and 5 times more likely to because of mental health, compared to those who aren't former prisoners. #CrimSky www.heraldscotland.com/news/2586550...

Join us on the 26th February from 12.15-13.15 for our next Expert Voices event exploring the realities of retail crime & what works to reduce it. ow.ly/PFoy50Y5sGs