As with gallons, Imperial measures in Britain aren't the same as those in the US. They don't even have the Scaramucci over here.

A surprising number of the MPs in our 1832-68 project came from humble backgrounds. John Rolt, born #OnThisDay 1804, began his working life as a draper’s apprentice. Find out more about his rise to the position of attorney-general here: victoriancommons.wordpress.com/2017/10/23/f...

CfP: Special Issue on Social Change and the Role of Advertising Regulation: New Challenges and Opportunities Manuscript deadline: 31 July 2026 think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu... May be of interest to #LawSky

Out last month Glanville Williams: Learning the Law, 18th Edition Authors: Charlotte Harrison (UoP), Amanda Millmore (Reading) www.sweetandmaxwell.co.uk/en-gb/produc...

NEW on Wonkhe: Staff in higher education are motivated by many factors – David Kernohan assesses the gap between aspiration and experience buff.ly/T93OJLJ

Some interesting quotes The job market is so broken that Gen Z men are gambling their paychecks for a shot at instant millions: ‘$256K is about to go down on the table’ fortune.com/2025/09/30/e...

Join us for an ICON meets TriCON webinar on October 17th on the rationale and risks of referendums! Brilliant speakers, important topic. ICON GBIE @tricondublin.bsky.social

I have a perma.cc account AND an Internet Archive account now. I am UNSTOPPABLE.

Does your pet look good in a horsehair wig? Do they deserve to be seen and admired by thousands? Why not dress them up as a lawyer and submit their photo for inclusion in this year’s Law Paw Calendar (www.lawpawcalendar.com)? All proceeds will go to @savechildrenuk.bsky.social

My article 'Backdoor Executive Empowerment' is now available open access published by Legal Studies. The paper identifies 6 mechanisms the last UK Government used to obstruct democratic scrutiny of new changes it introduced to expand executive powers 🧵1/5 www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

This article argues that, despite recent challenges, the classical view—unlawful administrative acts are void & #judicial review is declaratory—is vital for upholding the #ruleoflaw. Read: spkl.io/63327AT8S7 Subscribe: spkl.io/63323AT8sD#judicial#ruleoflaw#LawSky @cambridgelaw.bsky.social

Sidney Ross, the oldest barrister still practising in England and Wales, talks to The Brief from @thetimes.com. www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...

Bloody Thespians… “Danish authorities say ‘professional actor’ responsible for airport drone attacks” www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

In this post for auspublaw I share some thoughts on the recent Australian Federal Court decision of Pabai v Commonwealth. /1 www.auspublaw.org/home/2025/09...

Hobbyhorse: at university, lectures remain an incredible format. They introduce & explore a huge amount of content in a short period of time. They scaffold further reading, with a personal twist. Workshops, etc, do their own thing, but don't replace effective lectures: share.google/AyFxBwYh5BYM...

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled, 20 years after the landmark Hirst case, that an applicant prisoner's inability to vote in a UK General Election did not breach the Convention. Hora v United Kingdom (23 September 2025): hudoc.echr.coe.int?i=001-244851 Some quick thoughts from me: 1/7

Anyone with an interesting Postdoc idea related to critical legal theory, law/exception, public order, policing, strikes or critical engagements with human rights, drop me a line. The timeline is short on this (23rd of Oct) but its well worth applying: www.researchireland.ie/funding/gove...

Becoming a judge does not require that the candidate has never espoused beliefs on controversial political issues. Let alone that the judge has never volunteered for organisations providing free legal representation. A strong democracy draws judges from all ranges of democratic opinions. //

Of his 10 ways, the comment about the House of Lords may have some merit but much of the rest seems to be populist rhetoric overcoming legal and constitutional accuracy - some surprising comments from a former SG and AG albeit briefly

Because it isn’t artificial ‘intelligence’ at all…

This is a really good illustration of how people have a poor handle on their positioning relative to others. If you'd asked me, I'd have imagined I was perhaps a bit above average in my number of followers. I'd have had no idea I'm approaching the 99.9th percentile.

A Sept version of the Commons Library Note The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri... is out today. Equality law is of course a very small element of a sizeable doc but some curious changes from the Feb version. 1/2

Credit to Simon Briscoe and others for coming up with a detailed new plan for the statistical system. ONS should fall under the control of a Cabinet Office Minister, but there should then be a new form of parliamentary oversight of all statistics simonbriscoeblog.wordpress.com/2025/09/15/a...

Have you ever wondered: what’s in the numerous domes of the Royal Pavilion Brighton? One houses the archive & did some digging there today also re 19th century painter Rosa Bonheur, one of the few women to infiltrate a male dominated arts elite, whose work is discussed in Gambart v Ball (1863).

Congratulations to Andrii Zharikov and Joe Sekhon on their promotion to Associate Professor this month in recognition of their research and innovation work inc researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/projects/... and researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/organisat... Profile links follow below

The current 42 most read articles (over last six months) in the International Journal of Discrimination and the Law, 5/6 of which are available open (or free) access include recent pieces and those from over a decade ago - topical and enduring journals.sagepub.com/action/showM...

For 60 years, we’ve proudly supported the development of social and behavioral science. From our very first journal in 1965, we've been among the first to publish in new fields like Black studies, gender studies, and urban affairs. Explore our interactive timeline: bit.ly/4jZY0E7

Just leaving this stunning scene from my summer break here and hoping somebody finds peace in it during a tumultuous world right now.

Law Commission 14th programme of law reform – and a vulnerable adults project on the horizon? The Law Commission of England & Wales published its 14th programme of law reform on 4 September - i.e. its proposed plan of work for the years ahead.  It includes ten new projects (alongside existing…

Communication to the public is about to shape the future of AI copyright We are probably squarely in the middle of the AI copyright regulatory cycle, judging by previous technological inflexion points. The first half of this cycle has been dominated rightly by copyright input cases, that is, cases…

Just received my advance copy of 'British By-Elections 1769-2025', in which I have a chapter on the 1962 Orpington By-Election

We will miss you greatly, our brilliant, charismatic friend. www.linkedin.com/posts/virgin...

You will learn more about the ongoing furore over asylum seekers in hotels from this incredible piece by @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social than from a hundred front page headlines.

Given that everything is generally terrible, I make no apology for some photos of flowers after rain in the garden. September's roses and dahlias.

A lovely tribute from Áras an Uachtaráin to mark Professor Conor Gearty's passing: president.ie/en/media-lib...

Very sad to hear about the sudden death of Conor Gearty. A truly brilliant academic whose insights on human rights, public law and the (mis)uses of terror legislation have been proven to be remarkably (and despairingly) prescient.

Conor Gearty was, without hesitation, the best academic writer I’ve read. He was also a thoroughly decent and kind human being who fearlessly used his position speak truth to power. Conor did law, politics and academia the right way and he will be sorely missed. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

We are delighted to share Conor Gearty @lselaw.bsky.social’s reflections on writing: 8 tips for surviving (and enjoying!) academic writing. Many thanks to Conor for sharing his insights! Article: doi.org/10.53386/nil... Series: doi.org/10.53386/nil...

Sorry, my last quote-post of this was a bit incoherent, because I was so angry. ‘Unfunded’ research means the main part of our work in legal scholarship. We don’t need labs, research assistants etc. We need time. It’s what we’re paid for. The same in all kinds of fields.

Terrible news.

Runners and riders - who will be the next Washington ambassador? From the big names and ex spooks to the FCDO insider tips… www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Whilst we're on the subject of #Taskmaster, our 2024-25 impact report is now available: taskmastereducation.com/sites/defaul... We're so proud of the fact that last year we worked with schools in some of the least-advantaged areas across the UK & Ireland. And the kids really enjoyed the project 🤩

For anyone who needs respite from the news, I highly recommend Taskmaster, an extremely silly long-running UK show in which five comedians compete at absurd tasks. Low-stress, high-pleasure, lots of laughs, utterly disconnected from reality. As your doctor, I hereby prescribe one episode minimum.

Follow Miranda - she's wise and writes great stuff.

We have received the Government's response to our report - Misogyny in Music: on repeat. We welcome the Government's proposals on NDAs, but further work is needed to protect against a ‘culture of misogyny’ in the music industry. Read the response in full: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...

What happened with ministerial changes over the weekend? @instituteforgovernment.org.uk has kept an eye on it - there are *62* ministers in new roles, meaning around half the government are in a new role today Keep an eye on our analysis here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/st...

V minor point but the list (which includes Dr, Dames, Sirs and orders of the British Empire) excludes Lucy Rigby's KC (but not that of Baroness Levitt, KC) - could be departmental specific or some other reason

Around 2/3 of ministers in the Commons shuffled round or in or out

#OnThisDay 1835 the Commons discussed amendments proposed by the House of Lords to the municipal corporations bill. This measure introduced a new system of town councils in England & Wales, as our editor Philip Salmon explains here: victoriancommons.wordpress.com/2015/10/16/1...

I think a lot of this goes for funding bodies too. I am being sent requests for peer reviewing funding bids constantly... feels like everyone is trying to get research funds now (understandably) and the system is run on collegial spirit that's running on fumes.