Our press summary (with some absolutely extraordinary quotes from Sir Peter Openshaw’s report)

My statement on the inquiry report youtu.be/xCWaQ_ANCZA?...

I still find some of this totally extraordinary despite having acted in the case. No exaggeration to say (as many did during the proceedings) that it could be a Netflix series. Except I always thought it sounded too implausible!

"A senior British diplomat “enthusiastically supported” forcing Gibraltar’s former police chief to resign" The Foreign Office quote at the end of The Times report is predictably bland. What, exactly, is "serious and deeply concerning"? www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

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"A senior British diplomat “enthusiastically supported” forcing Gibraltar’s former police chief to resign" The Foreign Office quote at the end of The Times report is predictably bland. What, exactly, is "serious and deeply concerning"? www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

An absolutely enormous amount of work over 5+ years to get to this result. A huge credit to my client Ian McGrail who has kept going despite the many barbs and arrows flung at him over that period. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...

I still find some of this totally extraordinary despite having acted in the case. No exaggeration to say (as many did during the proceedings) that it could be a Netflix series. Except I always thought it sounded too implausible!

An absolutely enormous amount of work over 5+ years to get to this result. A huge credit to my client Ian McGrail who has kept going despite the many barbs and arrows flung at him over that period. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...

The Guardian’s Tom Burgis has reported on the wider context of the upcoming McGrail report. The report is apparently coming “early next week” but after repeated delays, who knows… the Gibraltar government has already had it for over six weeks. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

"After five and a half years, the people of Gibraltar deserve to hear the truth". www.gbc.gi/news/well-pa...

We would love to hear your feedback, and we’ll do our best to answer any questions you have. With: @adamwagner1.bsky.social KC, Kim Harrison, Shane Smith, Hayley Douglas, Lameesa Iqbal, and Margherita Cornaglia. Sign up via our website: Clinicallyvulnerable.org 2/2

It was a privilege and a pleasure to speak to a group of MPs and Members of the House of Lords at Parliament today to mark the 80th anniversary of the start of the Nuremberg Trials on 20 November 1945. www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-w...

It has been a week since Sir Peter Openshaw delivered his report to the Gibraltar government. My client, Ian McGrail, has asked that it is now published and for confirmation that if findings of misconduct or impropriety, those responsible will resign. www.gbc.gi/news/mcgrail...

Over 5 years after my client, Ian McGrail, called for there to be a public inquiry into the reasons behind him leaving his post as Commissioner of the Royal Gibraltar Police, the report by former High Court Judge Sir Peter Openshaw has now been delivered to the government. lnkd.in/eizzXZ9p

Over 5 years after my client, Ian McGrail, called for there to be a public inquiry into the reasons behind him leaving his post as Commissioner of the Royal Gibraltar Police, the report by former High Court Judge Sir Peter Openshaw has now been delivered to the government. lnkd.in/eizzXZ9p

First Pre-Inquest Review Hearing (PIRH) into the tragic death of five-year-old Yusuf Mahmud Nazir took place on Monday 3rd November 2025 before HM Assistant Coroner for South Yorkshire West. @adamwagner1.bsky.social is representing Yusuf’s family instructed by Anna Thwaites of @bindmans.com.

CVF💙💜💗's Closing Statement ⚠️SAFETY - Schools must be made safe. 👩‍🏫SUPPORT - Children must be given appropriate support to continue their education at home. 🛡️STATUS - Clinical Vulnerability must be recognised as a distinct group in the Equality Act. 1/ @adamwagner1.bsky.social KC

My closing submissions in the children and young people module of the Covid Inquiry, on behalf of Clinically Vulnerable Families

A thread of my questions to Boris Johnson at the Covid Inquiry yesterday

Congratulations to my wife Dr Julia Wagner whose new British Film Institute (BFI) Bloomsbury Publishing Plc book on Hester Street is out today! amzn.eu/d/fUGN2Qu

I'm really pleased to be ranked as a new silk in five practice areas in the 2026 Chambers and Partners Thanks to everyone who gave me a nice reference and to Sheena Byrne at Doughty Street Chambers who has been a huge help in putting together the references etc. chambers.com/lawyer/adam-...

Congratulations to my wife Dr Julia Wagner whose new British Film Institute (BFI) Bloomsbury Publishing Plc book on Hester Street is out today! amzn.eu/d/fUGN2Qu

Let's start with CVF's questions from @adamwagner1.bsky.social KC. He starts asking why CV children and children in CV families by asking why our children were not considered in the reopening of schools in autumn 2020. 2/

It has been quite a journey www.jewishnews.co.uk/opinion-our-...

Nicola Dickie, Convention Of Scottish Local Authorities CVF's Qs @adamwagner1.bsky.social KC "Did COSLA consider that outdoor learning is important when planning for future pandemics?" 1/

STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE British hostage families call on Prime Minister to speed up UK’s sanctions on Hamas Six British families of current and former Hamas hostages have called on the PM to use all means necessary to pressure Hamas into accepting the new proposed deal.

The Board of Directors of Hostage Aid Worldwide has selected Adam Wagner KC (@adamwagner1.bsky.social) as a joint recipient of the Hostage Aid “Breaking the Chain” Award 2025 for Exceptional Hostage Release Efforts. Read more here: www.doughtystreet.co.uk/news/adam-wa...

Thank you to Hostage Aid Worldwide

An absolute privilege to be awarded the Hostage Aid Worldwide Award 2025 for Exceptional Hostage Release Efforts, along with Adam Rose The award was presented at their annual United Nations side event in New York. lnkd.in/p/e2b5-Qj8

An unmissable opportunity to see one of the forgotten classics of modern cinema, Hester Street, at the BFI, 50 years after its release! And you can also hear from Dr Julia Wagner (interest declared!) whose new book on the film is coming out next month... whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/defau...

📢 CVF's 5TH COVID INQUIRY MEETING Children & Young People’s module 1-2pm, 25th September 2025 CVF's legal team will update you on our work, and our lead barrister @adamwagner1.bsky.social will address your questions. CVF's founder, @larawong.bsky.social, is looking forward to seeing you there! 1/

This is a wonderful film, so a trek over to N London may be in order to see it on the big screen. Julia Wagner writes really well about film, and the book will be worth reading.

What a wonderful way to celebrate both a landmark film and the launch of Dr. Wagner’s book. Preserving stories like Hester Street feels vital—not just for cinema, but for cultural memory. In your view, what makes this film’s themes resonate so strongly even 50 years later?

I am incredibly excited to share the first event around the launch of my wife Dr. Julia Wagner's debut book, the BFI Film Classic on Hester Street! Book quickly as the 50th anniversary screening at JW3 will sell out quickly www.jw3.org.uk/whats-on/hes...

I am incredibly excited to share the first event around the launch of my wife Dr. Julia Wagner's debut book, the BFI Film Classic on Hester Street! Book quickly as the 50th anniversary screening at JW3 will sell out quickly www.jw3.org.uk/whats-on/hes...

Transparency International highlights concerns about the apparent connection between many police officers being given new jobs with protected pay and conditions linked to ongoing Inquiry into the retirement of former Gibraltar Police Commissioner Ian McGrail www.transparency.org.uk/news/silenci...

It was a real honour to win this award, I have written about the work representing British hostage families in the latest issue of Counsel Magazine

This seems to be an important judgment on police impartiality. www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-w...

Superbly written, detailed account of this extraordinary case @joshuarozenberg.bsky.social Well worth a read for those who care about both privacy/security of those at risk of harm and responsible journalism/free speech. And demonstrates how impressive are our senior judges

This is quite an extraordinary story both legal and from a human perspective www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-w...

My client, Ian McGrail, ex-Royal Gibraltar Police Commissioner, has asked police to investigate an alleged secret government scheme which appears to have paid out £1m+ to police officers, many of whom went on to give critical evidence against him in a public inquiry www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-w...

Tomorrow, Sharone Lifschitz, Stephen Brisley, Adam Rose and I will be giving evidence to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Arbitrary Detention and Hostage Taking. To attend, please RSVP to Emily Foale at [email protected] www.hostagesappg.co.uk/event-detail...

I spoke to @alexisconran.bsky.social on Times Radio earlier about the "death to the IDF" Glastonbury chant - from 54 minutes www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...

A lovely write up. Very moving evening last night in Manchester

The full judgment has now been published: caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/kb/2025...

A thread of my submissions yesterday to the Covid-19 Public Inquiry on behalf of Clinically Vulnerable Families. I am acting with Hayley Douglas and Lameesa Iqbal, instructed by Kim Harrison and Shane Smith of Slater & Gordon

Adam Wagner KC (@adamwagner1.bsky.social) and Shanthi Sivakumaran acted for the @goodlawproject.bsky.social, instructed by Simon Natas (@simonnatas.bsky.social), Johanna McDavitt and Willian Kenyon of ITN Solicitors. 2/2

The High Court dismissed an application for an injunction preventing persons unknown from entering, occupying or remaining at Tintagel House, where the Equality and Human Rights Commission (the “EHRC”) London office is based, for the purposes of protest or from building an encampment. 1/2

I’m delighted to be speaking in Parliament at this event for lawyers in Finchley and Golders Green with our local MP Sarah Sackman. On the future of the justice system and it should be a fascinating evening. If you’re interested in coming along, please do sign up here: forms.gle/puhRsJ9epFKi...