In January 2026, the Sentencing Act received Royal Assent after swift passage through Parliament. Here are the key changes and when these changes will begin: https://howardleague.org/blog/what-is-changing-under-the-sentencing-act-2026-and-when/ #SentencingAct2026

Well, that Express headline was always going to raise a few eyebrows!😳 Starmer is responsible for embracing polygamy to appease Muslims, and so he's increasing their benefits?? That's the implication. After all, this "started in April", right? Wrong! 🧵1/25

Tickets to the European Skeptics Congress 2026 are now on sale. Europe’s leading gathering for science, skepticism and critical thinking returns to the UK for the first time for over a decade. Visit escliverpool.org/tickets to secure yours now.

Excited to announce our early bird tickets will be on sale next week!

I am very much saddened to report that my friend, @nearlylegal.co.uk passed away this weekend. nearlylegal.co.uk/2026/04/gile...

Devastated to learn that Giles died at the weekend. He leaves shoes impossible to fill. One of life’s warriors, dedicated to righting wrongs in an area of law so full of wrongs that his enormous brain and energy was constantly put to use. Thoughts with his family, loved ones and friends. xxx

The BBC undercover investigation into false immigration claims is deeply irresponsible journalism. It does not highlight that exploitation by unregulated advisors occurs because legal aid was cut and the system is insane to navigate.

Ironically the BBC stumbled on a really important story: Desperate asylum seekers being forced to turn to fraudulent fee-charging “advisors” to navigate a system that is intentionally impossibly baroque and from which all sources of free advice have been removed. But no: they chose Fake Gay Panic.

Exciting news! I will be speaking at The Wardrobe Theatre in Bristol at the end of this month, on the topic of the Placebo Effect. Tickets are available now. bristolskeptics.com/2026/04/01/t...

On 18 March, the UNGRIPP team is hosting a webinar for people serving IPP sentences and their families. If you’d like to join, please click the link below to register for the event. forms.gle/eW6kdFbFWtTRUm…

Mirren knocked it out of the park for my client on this case. We believe it is the first judgment to consider the Parole Board's use (and in this case misuse!) of the slip rule. onepumpcourt.co.uk/cases/high-c... www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH... @onepumpcourt.co.uk

"I listened to 170 hours of Joe Rogan’s podcast – trust me, he hasn’t turned against Trump" We're in The Guardian today, explaining why people can't just believe out of context clips about Rogan breaking from Trump, Joe is still very much on the Trump train. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

"I listened to 170 hours of Joe Rogan’s podcast – trust me, he hasn’t turned against Trump" Me, for The Guardian, on why we can't just believe out of context clips about Rogan breaking from Trump. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Presumably Krauss also didn’t believe Epstein had been arrested because, as a scientist, he had to see it with his own eyes.

laz: How’s it going Damian? Damian Hall: Probably exactly how you want it to be going. #BM100

This episode is a perfect example of why @knowrogan.bsky.social exists. The media repeated the same story - 'Joe called ICE the Gestapo'. But they missed the point, because they didn't listen to the show. We listened, and it's clear that Joe is not "fully soured" on Trump - not remotely.

"if i leave the nazi sexual abuse app - the predators win" win what? a nazi sexual abuse app?

One of the weirder things to have happened in Marsh's company (and that is saying something).

Here is a list of reasons why some of my hearings and trials this year have been delayed and kicked off into the long grass, stuck in our record court backlog. Serious allegations which will now be tried *years* after the event. 🧵👇

It would be pretty churlish to be negative about a 24% payrise. It is excellent news and desperately needed. However... www.gov.uk/government/c...

“We hear regularly from members who love their work, but feel trapped in a system that demands excellence while providing none of the tools to achieve it.” Chronic underfunding and new limits on junior staff leave the next generation of #LegalAidLawyers struggling. 📖 hi.switchy.io/kmcI

#medalmonday Friday's 440 metre loops at HMP New Hall taking pride of place amongst the 'big' races. Far from the furthest or longest ive run this year but definitely the most impactful. Also enjoying the fact there is a whole 'prison' section of my medal collection.

Let’s take a look at the whole “there are too many black people on TV” thing, shall we? After Pochin claimed Black people in TV adverts “made her mad”, all her supporters tried to use 👇🏼 as their excuse for why she was somehow justified in her overt racism. Spoiler - she isn’t! 🤨 🧵 1/22

Amanda's new doggy from #qedcon 🥰

Nice to see that the rest of the world will now join our radio show in referring to him as Andrew Windsor.

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#QEDcon ends with a standing ovation, hugs, and tears. And yes: you were all “good enough.”

Not one to gush, but honestly, @qedcon.org is something special. The last ever #QEDCon ends to a thundering standing ovation. It’s such a thoughtful event put together with such heart. I first attended about 12 years ago and am so happy I got to contribute to the last two events. Thanks ❤️

No only £50 away from a grand. Would be a shame not to get there... www.justgiving.com/page/morepri...

The Skepticamp audience at #qedcon somewhat blew my target out of the water. Thank you so much x

A week today I will be doing my favourite thing (running in circles) with residents of HMP New Hall for the Prison Reform Trust. The Brixton run was a blast. Im looking forward to doing the same in the female estate. It's also my birthday so donations please ☺️ www.justgiving.com/page/morepri...

The spoils of my ultra running year (not including Wirral Way in November). Not the slam I was aiming for but working on being proud of myself. 220 miles of medals. 100 mile buckle next year!

#medalmonday Not the slam triumph originally planned but I am proud of myself for grinding this one out when I convinced I was going quit. 57 endless canal miles from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Four ultras completed this year.

Legal aid lawyers spend quarter of their day on unpaid work | Law Gazette share.google/T8c2pZvF7jje... * *pre LAA cyber attack.

Does Tylenol cause autism? A full neuroscientific analysis. open.substack.com/pub/theneuro... A nuanced and thorough explanation of the US administration's recent claims that Tylenol (paracetamol) is the cause of autism. #Tylenol #Autism #Trump #science #brains

Two IPP termination decisions today. One of them where probation were not supportive of termination. Finally free after 20 years and 7 recalls (On a two year tariff.) Happy phone calls and many tears (mostly mine!). Days like this give you the strength to keep going. #justiceforIPP

Giving out life sentences like sweets went so well last time... #justiceforipp

“They call the IPPs the forgotten. At one point, I started to self harm…” www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...

Consent or pay seems to be getting more popular. These disclaimers infuriate me. Privacy is not a commodity to be traded away. Privacy should not be a privilege of the wealthy while those on low incomes have to give up theirs just to read the fucking news. “It’s your choice”. Not for many it’s not.

The number of tickets remaining can be counted on your fingers! Get in before they go! This is the last ever QED, so it is a real now-or-never moment!

Huge thank you to the Peers who spoke at yesterday’s debate, who continue to push for change to IPP sentences Lord Woodley, Lord Moylan, Lord Thomas, Lord Garnier, Lord Hastings, Lord Balfe, Lord Carter, Lord Berkeley, Lord Wolfson, Baroness Burt, Baroness Fox, Lord Davies, @glosdioc.bsky.social

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Today is the last day to respond to the Criminal Legal Aid fees consultation which includes a decades overdue prison law increase. Pleease do submit your own response even if just endorsing @prisonlawyersapl.bsky.social's response. Every response counts! consult.justice.gov.uk/digital-comm...

#LALY25 is now sold out! 🥳We look forward to welcoming our guests and finalists tomorrow evening for what is Officially The Best Night in the Legal Aid Calendar 😍. Winners in our 10 spectacular award categories will also be announced on our social media platforms, so stay tuned......

QED is definitely going to sell out imminently! Get your tickets while you still can!