Great result working wth Gregory at HJA www.hja.net/news-and-ins...

New Gypsy & Traveller Law Network launched by @fft.bsky.social & @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social The network aims to connect lawyers, tackle inequality, and strengthen support on accommodation & site issues. Find out more > swiy.co/u6K6 #GypsyTravellerRights

"The disruption 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 a rare chance to reset. To rebuild smarter. Instead, we are left with complexity, fragility & fatigue." HLPA co-chairs @timbgclaw.bsky.social (@gardencourtlaw.bsky.social), Dianne Cowie (@duncanlewiss.bsky.social) & Laura Coyle (Turpin Miller) on SILAS👉 hi.switchy.io/u6Lr

So it turns out the real scandal of the Gorton and Denton by-election was the willingness of media organisations to collude in Nigel Farage's attempt to undermine the result of a free and fair election www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/how-the-bb...

We’re delighted to be joined by an exceptional line‑up of experts: Stephen Simblet KC, @timbgclaw.bsky.social, Helen Curtis, Roger Pezzani (@gardencourtlaw.bsky.social), Sophy Miles (@doughtystreet.bsky.social), Basmah Sahib (@bindmans.com), Rod Campbell-Taylor (Campbell Taylor Solicitors)...

Can anyone who thinks the new settlement rules could reduce a "pull fsctor" explain why the 2022 Nationality And Borders Act (only temporary protection if come without permission) and 2023 Illegal Migration Act (can't claim asylum at all if unauthorised) didn't stop the boats/reduce the flow

For no particular reason….posting former U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell’s mugshot before he went to Federal prison for committing numerous crimes on behalf and or/at the direction of President Nixon including obstruction of justice and conspiracy.

If Trump still sues the BBC, notwithstanding their apology, he is in a far less strong position than if the BBC had not apologised. The apology was tactically a sensible, prudent move by the BBC whether Trump sues or not.

*Pam Bondi has left the chat*

Discounts for HLPA members to book a place at HLPA annual conference on 4 December available until 12 November. LAG will have its bookstall there flselling its books which are a vital resource for practitioners.

Discounts still available for HLPA members for the annula conference until the 12 November.

A busy year for HLPA with the annual conference still to come on the 4 December 2025 with stellar speakers on housing issues vital to the work for all practioners www.lag.org.uk/article/2174...

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Housing Law Practitioners' Association: A look at what the Housing Law Practitioners’ Association has been up to in 2025 and what is coming up, from @timbgclaw.bsky.social (gardencourtlaw.bsky.social), Dianne Cowie (duncanlewiss.bsky.social ) and Laura Coyle , co-chairs of HLPA. swiy.co/k13L

Global weakening of human rights protections, particularly driven by hostility towards marginalised groups, puts everyone at risk. When you start saying it is okay to reduce protections for one group you open the door for someone else to reduce them for yours. #r4today www.bbc.com/news/article...

75 years since the European Convention on Human Rights was signed, it’s still protecting us all. That’s why almost 300 organisations are calling on our government and politicians to REJECT the harmful claim that human rights aren’t in the public interest. #echr #humanrights

Garden Court's Stephanie Harrison KC on Channel 4 News: "We focus a lot on blaming asylum seekers for cost of asylum accommodation, but we need to look at arrangements the Home Office has made with private contractors that are simply not value for money." Interview below: youtu.be/HdoGchvh84c?...

Given this radical Welsh model does all homelessness legislation need revision in the UK? www.lag.org.uk/article/2170...

It was a real pleasure to speak with Bethan and Jamie at this LAG conference.

🩺 Panel Highlight - Health Cases and Judicial Review @jamieburton29.bsky.social, @timbgclaw.bsky.social, and Bethan Harris will look at how judicial review is used to challenge NHS decisions about care in the community, including recent cases and practical tactics. Book here 👉 tinyurl.com/6sc8z4dv

Local Authority offers suitable accommodation for family following judicial review proceedings Tim Baldwin (@timbgclaw.bsky.social) of the Garden Court #HousingLaw Team acted for the Claimant, instructed by Elisa Cronier-Mackie of Lawstop. Read on here 🔗📖 gardencourtchambers.co.uk/local-author...

Home Office prevented from transferring vulnerable asylum seeker away from support network XY represented by Tim Baldwin (@timbgclaw.bsky.social) of Garden Ct, and Angelo Monni & Morgane Drian Delplanque of Duncan Lewis. Read on here 🔽 gardencourtchambers.co.uk/home-office-...

Crushingly predictable. Utterly pointless.

💫 Garden Court barristers recognised: Marc Willers KC (@marcwillerskc.bsky.social), Irena Sabic KC, Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC (@gregoc.bsky.social), Helen Curtis, David Jones, Kate Aubrey-Johnson (@kateaj.bsky.social), Tim Baldwin (@timbgclaw.bsky.social)...

The following members of Garden Ct are contributors to this edition: Edward Grieves KC, Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC (@gregoc.bsky.social), Kathryn Cronin, Rebecca Chapman, David Jones, Grace Brown, Tim Baldwin (@timbgclaw.bsky.social), Maha Sardar, Andrew Eaton, Alex Grigg, Emma Fitzsimons, Taimour Lay...

📣 Tim Baldwin @timbgclaw.bsky.social co-authors article for Legal Action Group @legalactiongroup.bsky.social on expanding housing #LegalAid, with Dianne Cowie of Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd @duncanlewiss.bsky.social and Laura Coyle of Turpin Miller LLP Read on here 🔽 tinyurl.com/3yp86rk4

📣 High Ct finds local authority must provide suitable temporary accommodation to evicted family after breach of duty Article written by Renata Burns of Shelter Legal Services, who instructed Tim Baldwin (@timbgclaw.bsky.social) for the claimant. Read here🔽 gardencourtchambers.co.uk/high-court-f...

Lucy Connolly was convicted of inciting racial hatred, and her tweet was part of the tinder that lit violence, intimidation, looting, and thuggery across England last year. The fact Reform conference gave her a standing ovation says everything about that movement. bylinetimes.com/2025/08/27/l...

💡 Tim Baldwin produces LexisNexis case analysis: Rent repayment orders and ‘person managing’💡 Tim Baldwin (@timbgclaw.bsky.social) of the Garden Ct #HousingLaw Team has produced an analysis with LexisNexis on Global 100 Ltd v Ross & Ors [2025]. Read more 🔽 gardencourtchambers.co.uk/tim-baldwin-...

In which @sturdyalex.bsky.social and I discuss how ancient Britons went about inventing law and democracy. A public information thread.

Trump's former surgeon general said RFK Jr. “failed” in his response to the shootings at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta.

💡 Tim Baldwin produces LexisNexis case analysis on Upper Tribunal decision to set aside rent repayment order Tim Baldwin (@timbgclaw.bsky.social) of Garden Ct writes on Mitterhuber v Hernandez & Anor [2025] for @lexisnexisuk.bsky.social. ⚖️ Find out more 🔽 gardencourtchambers.co.uk/tim-baldwin-...

📣 OUT NOW: We're featured in Legal Action Magazine 📣 Our Liz Davies KC (@lizdsocialist.bsky.social), Tim Baldwin (@timbgclaw.bsky.social) & Colin Yeo (@colinyeo.bsky.social) contributed to the latest issue from @legalactiongroup.bsky.social. 📰 Learn more 🔽🧵 tinyurl.com/4vvhvffh

🏠📣 Tim Baldwin (@timbgclaw.bsky.social) of the Garden Court Chambers #HousingLaw Team produces case analysis in partnership with LexisNexis (@lexisnexisuk.bsky.social) on (R(Bano) v Waltham Forest)' 📣 🏠 Find out more 🔽 gardencourtchambers.co.uk/tim-baldwin-...

www.apil.org.uk/training/avo... If you want to make Monday morning more exciting…

It is important that all housing @HLPA_UK, Immigration and other civil legal aid practitioners engage with this consultation: it is for future sustainability www.gov.uk/government/c...

Will never forget the day I met and spoke to the late great Pele for a minute or two - a boyhood hero and a wonderous player of the beautiful game!

💫 Our Liz Davies KC (@lizdsocialist.bsky.social) and Tim Baldwin (@timbgclaw.bsky.social) of the Garden Court #HousingLaw Team recently spoke at Westminster Social Policy Forum's keynote seminar: 'Next steps for tackling housing insecurity, homelessness and rough sleeping in England'. 🏠

Stephanie Harrison KC of the Garden Court #PublicLaw & Community Care Teams, leading Tim Baldwin (@timbgclaw.bsky.social) of the Garden Court #HousingLaw & Public Law teams, were instructed by Swindon Borough Council. Tim was instructed in this case via Albion Chambers in Bristol.

📄 Our Tim Baldwin (@timbgclaw.bsky.social), Karen Ashton, Louise Eardley, Caroline Miles & Laura Peters explore why the number of #CommunityCare lawyers is falling & what can be done to reverse this. Read their 'Adapt and Survive' piece here🔽 www.lag.org.uk/article/2162...

It is of great sadness that my first post on this platform concerns the untimely and death of my friend, colleague and former co-chair of @HLPA_UK, Simon "Spike" Mullins. My deep condolences go out to Simon's family. He will be much missed as a friend and leader in housing Law.

As it is the start of the new premiership season here is myself and the Rev Marsh pictured with our hero, the late great Pele. Blow the whistle ref let's go!

I will start to actively post on this app after my annual leave. It is interesting to see I have picked up so many followers already and all seems friendly, engaged and not febrile like other platforms

Starting a UK Legal Twitter starter pack. if you would like to be included (or object to being included) comment below. (Please forward to anyone you think might want in or RT if you feel appropriate). #Legal #UKLegal #TwitterRefugees

Just joined this platform, hope to engage with constructive posts.