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!

If you're Mark Rutte, doing some light NATO-saving BDSM with Trump, what's your safe word?

There's fewer than 50 tickets left for the final QED! Pick up yours today: qedcon.org

"A panel convened by the Howard League will urge the government on Monday to take 'long overdue' action to restore hope to 2,614 inmates still trapped under the outlawed jail terms, which have been described as a 'monstrous blot' on our justice system." www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...

Commiserations to all who celebrate.

#MedalMonday I think I inhaled more midges than bit my face so I win. 56 miles of finest Scottish bog and mountains conquered.

Exciting news! On June 26, I will be speaking for Skeptics in the Pub Online, on topic of Jack the Ripper. Free to watch, live on Twitch!

'When I think of legal aid lawyers, I am put in mind of that man who runs the London marathon with a fridge on his back (who somehow manages to overtake other runners and make it to the finish line) @FionaBawdon on all those in the running for #LALY25 www.lag.org.uk/article/2169...

Delighted to see my SL5 Legal colleague @yasminkarabasic.bsky.social on this shortlist. Very well deserved. 👏🏻

#LALY25 finalists in full.... 1. Legal Aid Newcomer - sponsor Friends of LALY25 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/friends-of... ⭐️Yasmin Karabasic - SL5 Legal ⭐️Samantha Maher - Community Law Partnership ⭐️Nadia O'Mara - Garden Court Chambers ⭐️Katie Sinclair - Rook Irwin Sweeney

📣Tickets to last ever QED are now on sale! 📣 Join @annieknk.bsky.social, @mrmmarsh.bsky.social, @annaploszajski.bsky.social, Naomi Ryan, @jamiebgall.co.uk and @robinince.bsky.social and more for a weekend of talks, panels, workshops and podcasts this October. Details: qedcon.org/news/2025/ti...

QED Returns for the LAST TIME this October, tickets will be on sale at 3pm BST today. Keep your eyes peeled for the announcement this afternoon 👀 qedcon.org

1/ I am delighted to have received a decision to disapply recall for one of my IPP community clients. As far as I am aware this is the first time this new power has been used since it came into force at he end of last year.

Had an excellent morning running laps at HMP Brixton for @prtuk.bsky.social with @sperls.bsky.social and residents. There is still time to leave our fundraising on a nice satisfying round number... justgiving.com/page/thebrix...

This is tomorrow! Will my feet survive?? At least 42 laps with no tech. No phone. No watch. No headphones. We are close to our current target. Any shares/ last minute donations gratefully received ☺️ justgiving.com/page/thebrix... Then just the small matter of another 50 miler next Saturday...

Really enjoyed working with Emma on this piece about the various approaches to criminal justice and the research (or lack thereof) on their effectiveness. Enjoy!

#medalmonday Two fifty milers down for 2025. Three to go! Next up though is half marathon at HMP Brixton for @prtuk.bsky.social This will be @sperls.bsky.social first half and we are only £55 away from our target. Can you help? ☺️ justgiving.com/page/thebrix...

The state alleging that someone is a criminal is not a justification for denying them due process, it’s what creates the need for it.

Less than two weeks until the HMP Brixton half marathon for Prison Reform Trust ! Any donations gratefully received. Especially useful to ease @sperls.bsky.social's distress that we will not be able to play music during the endless loops! justgiving.com/page/thebrix...

One last time. ❤️🥲