How might philosophical thinking shape research, policy, and public debate? “The point is to change it”: Essays on Philosophy in Public Life, explores this question by bringing together perspectives from 21 leading philosophers across the UK, US, and Europe. 🧵 Read essays: bit.ly/philosophyesays

Sara Ryan's brilliant new book. www.stephenunwin.uk/thoughts-and...

📢 Panel Highlight: Update on Community Care Cases From the Last 12 Months Sian Davies & Sam Fowles of @39essexchambers.bsky.social will unpack the most impactful recent community care cases, providing attendees with a comprehensive update. Book your place today: tinyurl.com/6sc8z4dv

Well worth a watch. Thank you for sharing.

We're delighted to partner with @publiclawproject.bsky.social & @39essexchambers.bsky.social on this training based on our book 'Making Lawful Decisions' by @stevebroach.bsky.social and @torbc.bsky.social. Book now to secure your place & receive a discount on the book: shorturl.pulse.ly/mltceu8krj

Let's be clear: no one should be taking medical advice from the man who told Americans to inject bleach. To moms worried about the Tylenol they took while pregnant: you deserve better than being RFK Jr's scapegoat. And to the autism community: you are loved exactly as you are.

Any journalist quoting this absurd, invented £234 billion number cited by Farage/Reform should make absolutely clear that it has been withdrawn by *its own authors* (the Centre for Policy Studies) after they admitted it contained several major errors (1/3)

interesting to see The Guardian describe the justice system as 'transparent' although not sure how much Lady Hale would agree. New book on her observations of a range of courts www.theguardian.com/law/2025/sep...

Big changes proposed today for social care for disabled children by Law Commission: a duty to meet need, with national eligibility criteria, rights to advocacy for children and parents/carers, rights for children to take/participate in decisions #socialcare www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/09/16/n...

Well … philosopher Hilary Putnam told me that when IQ tests were piloted women did better than men. When the results were analysed women did better on some types of question, men on others. So the mix was readjusted so that men and women came out equal, on average.

Signs of autumn 🍂

To be clear: there is nothing wrong with flying the Union Jack or St George’s cross. But when convicted criminals, Britain First and Tommy Robinson’s allies are the organisers, we should all question what this wave of activism is really about. hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/22/o...

🔍 We're excited to announce that we're launching a new one-year legal fellowship for aspiring barristers and solicitors looking to do high-impact work as a stepping stone to a legal career. See details below 👇. Deadline: 14 Sept.

🎰 The UK’s gambling industry is booming but pays less tax than you might think. Our new research shows that fairer gambling taxes could raise enough to scrap the two-child limit and benefit cap, lifting 500,000 children out of poverty. Find out more: www.ippr.org/articles/reforming-gambling-taxation

🚫 Turned Away for Being Unmarried? Imagine: you're newly pregnant, seeking prenatal care, & during your appt, you're asked if you're married. You say no, then are told to find another provider. 💔 🔎 NEW HC Bioethics Forum essay: bit.ly/4oeVbSQ

Love old papers. Fancy having such a list today!

New blog post by @kitzingercelia.bsky.social openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/07/29/a...

Black women are subjected to racist treatment on NHS maternity wards, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social says as a new report by Fivexmore tomorrow details the experiences of hundreds of women. The Sunday Times has the preview: www.thetimes.com/article/b8d4...

New work 🚨 led by Sebastian Porsdam Mann, with @juliansavulescu and me: "When to Create Embryos or Organoids for Research" www.researchgate.net/publication/...

We are looking for NHS mental health trusts to be part of this – please contact me directly. More information can be found here: drjohnabaker.co.uk/staffedwards/

Don't think Access Social Care are on here...but they are looking for people who use adult social care services to test their new audit service for free - is the support you are getting in line with your legal entitlement? www.accesscharity.org.uk/news-blog/ca...

Don't think Access Social Care are on here...but they are looking for people who use adult social care services to test their new audit service for free - is the support you are getting in line with your legal entitlement? www.accesscharity.org.uk/news-blog/ca...

New report from @instituteforgovernment.org.uk out today - social care is having to be rationed by local authorities in areas of high demand www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

I need all of #lawsky to see this video from a Colorado appeals court livestream yesterday. I am in actual tears. Sound *incredibly* on, the subtitles will not help.

Really important report looking at the health inequalities and deaths faced by children with a learning disability and autistic children #LearningDisabilityWeek #MedSky #NurseSky www.ncmd.info/publications...

Ever wondered what Special Visitors (and General Visitors) do in the Court of Protection. Join our small friendly meeting with a real-life Special Visitor (Marion Gray) who will explain everything and answer questions. Monday 16th June 2025. Email for the link: [email protected]

Advance decisions to refuse treatment – what (not) to do when it appears one may be in play: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/advance-deci...

Are there groups offering presentations or courses to secondary school students to counter immigration myths?

Dementia patients are being left alone, distressed and wandering in under-staffed care homes, the @CareQualityComm has warned. In The Sunday Times print edition. The CQC report is here: www.cqc.org.uk/publications...

Sometimes social media does good things - new guidance out today: www.linkedin.com/posts/claire...

**NEW** guidance for HCPs to use when implementing the #MentalCapacityAct for adults with a #LearningDisability. Inc template documentation, guide to reasonable adjustments and useful flow chart #FOAMed #MedSky #NurseSky www.england.nhs.uk/publication/...

Literally dusting off some of my old books in an attempt to persuade my year 12 offspring that it is worth reading things that aren't on the internet for an philosophy essay....wish me luck!

A pro-Brexit group that bankrolled the Chagos legal challenge is planning a series of others to "tie [the govt] up in knots for the next few years". For this week's Observer, I take a look at the people behind the Great British PAC 👇 observer.co.uk/news/politic...

Congratulations to Professor Gareth Owen! His new book, ‘Psychiatry and Human Nature: Classic and Romantic Perspectives’ has just been released in Cambridge University Press. www.cambridge.org/us/universit...

Public lecture by Nicklin J on Open Justice - Wednesday 4th June 2025 All welcome - registration required. www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/news-and-events/event/open-justice-fit-for-purpose/

📣 JUSTICE is looking for its next two Legal Fellows, generously funded by @Linklaters LLP! Fellows assist our legal team on key projects -researching legal reform, reviewing draft legislation, and supporting third-party interventions. Learn more here: bit.ly/3GYpMTB

In response to some recent idiocy: NEW BLOGPOST: No, the Inns of Court are not biased against white barristers thesecretbarrister.com/2025/05/18/n...

NEW: UK police guidance suggests officers search homes for abortion drugs and check phones for menstrual tracking apps after unexpected pregnancy loss @theobserveruk.bsky.social observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

Supported decision-making is back! Thanks to recent proposals by the Law Commission thesmallplaces.wordpress.com/2025/05/16/s...

The Trust now wishes to apologise for their mismanagement of this case. I’m not sure to whom this apology was directed. I think it was made to the judge. I hope P’s partner and family also receive a full and frank (written) apology openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/05/14/v...

To sign up to the report, see here: www.39essex.com/information-...

The issue here is not so much the principle as the timing. It’s right we should end reliance on overseas #socialcare workers and improving pay, which the govt plans to do, should help achieve that. But that potential pay increase is a long way off… www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Book Review: Rob George: Wards of Court and the Inherent Jurisdiction: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/book-review-...

We are pleased to announce that Professor Sarah Devaney has been appointed as Chair of the working group for our project reviewing the 14-day rule for human #embryo #research. Find out more about the project and working group members here: ➡️🔗 bit.ly/14-day-rule-...

New blog post by @kitzingercelia.bsky.social Determining the legal status of a "Living Will" openjusticecourtofprotection.org/2025/05/05/d...

Please share! Public lecture - Mr Justice Nicklin - Open Justice: Fit for Purpose - Wednesday 4 June 2025 17:00 to 19:00 Location: Green Templeton College, University of Oxford Speaker: The Honourable Mr Justice Nicklin Register here: www.gtc.ox.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

The terms of reference for the Casey Review have been launched today, with a focus on building consensus over tangible recommendations to improve adult social care over the next ten years. A few takes from me and @cglobont.bsky.social .social & @natashacurry.bsky.social: www.gov.uk/government/p...

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