🔷Deprivation of Liberty Webinar: Redefining Article 5 ECHR - 𝟮𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆, 𝟭-𝟮𝗽𝗺🔷 Join our expert panel to discuss the UKSC judgment that significantly changes the domestic interpretation of #DeprivationOfLiberty under Article 5 of the ECHR. EARLY BIRD ENDS TOMORROW! 🎟️➡️ hi.switchy.io/DoLWebinar22...

🌍1 WEEK UNTIL... Environment Law Update Webinar - 14 July, 5-6pm Stay on top of #EnvironmentLaw developments... Join Marc Willers KC, Abigail Holt & Acland Bryant to discuss their latest update in 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social Book here➡️ hi.switchy.io/EnvironmentL...

👏Welcome to the LAG team, Emily! Meet Emily Thorne, our new Training & Conference Lead, who will be leading LAG's packed event programme. Emily previously ran the public programme at Southwark Cathedral. Join us in giving Emily a warm welcome to the #SocialJustice community!

🌇LAST-MINUTE TICKET RELEASE - LAG's #HousingLaw Conference 2026 - Wednesday 8 July 🌇 From having sold out, we now have limited seats available for purchase TODAY! The #RentersRightsAct is in force, now it’s about making it #WorkForTenants Book here➡️ hi.switchy.io/HousingLawCo...

📢Conversion Practices Draft Bill published📢 The government aims to ban criminal and abusive practices that aim to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity in England & Wales. Read on ➡️ hi.switchy.io/yYZC #LegalAction

📢OUT NOW 📚 The July/August issue of 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 is here! For our cover story, Rachel Burley-Stower of Martin Searle Solicitors, explores the retrospective recovery of statutory care funding ➡️ hi.switchy.io/yYYn 🔷Click here to read the NEW issue in full➡️ www.lag.org.uk/?id=208639 #LegalAction

🔷Deprivation of Liberty Webinar: Redefining Article 5 ECHR - 𝟮𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆, 𝟭-𝟮𝗽𝗺🔷 Join our expert panel to discuss the UKSC judgment that significantly changes the domestic interpretation of #DeprivationOfLiberty under Article 5 of the ECHR. Book here➡️ hi.switchy.io/DoLWebinar22...

⚠️“A system that depends on burnt-out practitioners is not stable; it is quietly eroding." Talented & committed practitioners are leaving #LegalAid as the reality of the work is no longer sustainable. Priya Pandya (YLAL co-chair & @hodgejonesallen.bsky.social) in #LegalAction ➡️ hi.switchy.io/wV7L

📣Who even needs a s21 notice? In the run-up to the commencement of the #RentersRightsAct, housing advisers saw a flurry of last-minute s21 notices. Are those notices valid or not? William Ford (Osbornes) & Cara Hall (@doughtystreet.bsky.social) for 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 ➡️ hi.switchy.io/wV7J

Another great review for Diane Astin's Housing Law Handbook! 🏚️ READ THE REVIEW 👉 www.landlordlawblog.co.uk/2026/07/01/housing-law-handbook-6th-edition-by-diane-astin/ GET YOUR COPIES 👉 www.lag.org.uk/shop/book-ti... #HousingLaw #AccessToJustice #RentersRightsAct #Landlords

📖 Book review - 𝙃𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙙: 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭, 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 by Naz Shah A story of family trauma, cultural abuse & a murder trial. It’s a story of the search for justice by a devastated family whose strength & determination are deeply inspiring, says Cris McCurley. ➡️ hi.switchy.io/wV71

🌍2 WEEKS UNTIL... #EnvironmentLaw Update Webinar - 14 July, 5-6pm ***EARLY BIRD AVAILABLE UNTIL TOMORROW 1 JULY*** Join Marc Willers KC, Abigail Holt & Acland Bryant for this webinar on their upcoming update in 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social Book here➡️ hi.switchy.io/EnvironmentL...

🏝️Desert island judgments - 𝘙 𝘷 𝘏𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘴; 𝘙 𝘷 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘰🏝️ Two traders jailed for Libor rate-rigging successfully appealed their convictions at the Supreme Court. Matt Foot (@appealcharity.bsky.social) on the wider ramifications of the judgment for 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 ➡️ hi.switchy.io/wV7E

As of January 2026, 34% of Windrush compensation claims resulted in an award. Van Ferguson (@southwarklawcentre.bsky.social – Windrush Justice Clinic) considers the recent Court of Appeal case, 𝘖𝘫𝘪 𝘷 𝘋𝘓𝘈𝘊, that could open the door to #LegalAid for Windrush claimants. Read on➡️ hi.switchy.io/wV3h

🏡Owner-Occupiers - 2026 Review🏡 Dave Cowan (Cardiff Uni & @doughtystreet.bsky.social), Sally Anne Blackmore (@enterprisechambers.bsky.social) & Rea Murray (DSC) round up the past year’s important policy, legislation, reports & cases. Read the #LawAndPractice update here➡️ hi.switchy.io/wV7_

💫Celebrating the (Social) Justice League - Meet the #LALYAwards finalists! 💫 The ceremony is THIS FRIDAY 3 JULY! @fionabawdon.bsky.social & Chris Minnoch (@wearelapg.bsky.social), the @lalyawards.bsky.social organisers, introduce the finalists in this issue of 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 ➡️ hi.switchy.io/wV79

⚖️Objection - The jury system should be strengthened, not undermined⚖️ In this country, the jury process is a black box that we never open – and respect for the jury system is under serious threat, says Emily Bolton (www.deathrights.org) Read on here ➡ hi.switchy.io/wV6u #JuryTrials

🧡Grassroots: Connecting the #AccessToJustice Community🧡 @migrantsorganise.bsky.social is witnessing a 𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 & 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺, says Jennifer Blair. 🟠➡️ hi.switchy.io/wV5-

🔷Violence against women & girls #LawAndPractice Update🔷 Nogah Ofer (Centre for Women's Justice), Sophie Naftalin (@bhattmurphy.bsky.social) & Helen Law KC (@matrixlaw.bsky.social) round up latest developments. Read the update in full here ️➡️ hi.switchy.io/wV7v #LawAndPractice#LegalAction #AccessToJustice

💰 When should an organisation go public about funding cuts? David Powles reflects on why his organisation chose to speak out after losing funding for domestic abuse services - and what happened next. > hi.switchy.io/wV6b #AccessToJustice

🟢#MentalHealth Law Update🟢 Jonathan Wilson (Campbell Law Solicitors & Mental Health Law Online) considers mental health case law from the last 12 months in relation to the detention and treatment of mental health patients. Read the #LawAndPractice update in full here ️➡️ hi.switchy.io/wV7r

❔ What happens when there are too few lawyers to test the law? Jayne Butler explores why strategic litigation is about more than precedent - it's essential for accountability, especially in advice deserts. > hi.switchy.io/wV6J #AccessToJustice

🔷Deprivation of Liberty Webinar: Redefining Article 5 ECHR - 𝟮𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆, 𝟭-𝟮𝗽𝗺🔷 Join our expert panel to discuss the UKSC judgment that significantly changes the domestic interpretation of #DeprivationOfLiberty under Article 5 of the ECHR. Book here➡️ hi.switchy.io/DoLWebinar22...

💫#SupportForMigrants Update In this #LawAndPractice update, Sasha Rozansky, Unkha Banda, Helen Baron (@dpglaw.co.uk), Gimhani Eriyagolla (@hodgejonesallen.bsky.social) & Mark Rogers (Asylum Support Appeals Project) round up important law, policy, research & cases. ️ Read on ➡️ hi.switchy.io/wV7m

Our CEO @suejames.bsky.social is in Rotterdam this week, speaking at the Working Group on the Legal Profession Meeting, hosted by @erasmuslawschool.bsky.social. She presented "𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘴" on the #AccessToJustice panel & discussed solutions on how to transform the legal profession.

🌍Environmental Law Update Webinar - 14 July, 5-6pm Stay on top of #EnvironmentLaw developments... Join Marc Willers KC, Abigail Holt & Acland Bryant for this training based on their upcoming update in 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social Book here➡️ hi.switchy.io/EnvironmentL...

🚨Is the Lord Chancellor fulfilling the duty to secure legal aid if there aren’t any lawyers in most of England & Wales, or if they don’t have a #LegalAid contract to provide advice? Our one-size-fits-all legal aid system isn’t working. Read @suejames.bsky.social's editorial➡️ hi.switchy.io/wV3q

🗣️ Performance management shouldn't begin when something goes wrong. Matt Howgate explores how clear expectations, supportive supervision and timely feedback can build stronger teams. Read in full > hi.switchy.io/wV6E #Leadership

📣𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘢𝘸 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 author Diane Astin FEATURED in the Law Society Gazette📣 Diane Astin speaks to @monidipafouzder.bsky.social for #MyLegalLife ➡️ hi.switchy.io/y8Dl 📚Get your copies of the #HousingLawHandbook here➡️ hi.switchy.io/sE3t

🧡This year's #RefugeeWeek is all about COURAGE🧡 We are continuously inspired by the courage of those facing the #HostileEnvironment when dealing with the asylum system. At a time when some seek to divide & blame, #RefugeeWeek2026 calls us to share the courage to celebrate culture & community. 🧡

🕊️ "Giles's contribution can only be described as unique and will benefit tenants for generations to come." 🕊️ Housing Law Practitioners’ Association pay tribute to Giles Peaker, whose contribution to the housing world was immense and largely unmatched. 👉 hi.switchy.io/wV5a #HousingLaw

"Grandparents are often the reason children stay with family instead of entering care – yet many face the process without legal advice." @oliverconway.bsky.social argues that if we truly value kinship care, we should fund the legal help that makes it possible. 👉 hi.switchy.io/wV66 #FamilyLaw

And the reviews for our new edition of the Housing Law Handbook are coming in! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Don't be the only housing lawyer without a copy. Hotter than World Cup Final tickets! 🔥 GET YOUR COPIES 👉 www.lag.org.uk/shop/book-ti... #HousingLaw #AccessToJustice #RentersRightsAct#RentersRights#RentersRights

🏠 "A true legend of the housing law world" 🏠 Andrew Brookes remembers Giles Peaker, his colleague at @anthonygoldlaw.bsky.social, and the outstanding contribution Giles made to #HousingLaw & #SocialJustice. Read more in 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 👉 hi.switchy.io/wV5O

✨ Social Media Volunteer opportunity! ✨ Support LAG in championing #AccessToJustice As a #SocialMedia #Volunteer, you’ll help us grow our online presence and engage audiences with LAG’s work through: 💫legal publishing 💫events 💫policy campaigns 👉Find out more & apply: lag.org.uk/jobs/216831/...

🪧 #Discrimination Update🪧 In this month's #LawAndPractice update for 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, LAG Authors Catherine Casserley & Laura Redman (both of @cloisterslaw.bsky.social) round up important #Employment & non-employment discrimination cases. Read the update in full here ️➡️ hi.switchy.io/wV7T

⚖️ "Vital legal support when they need it most" ⚖️ The Law Society has updated its legal aid desert maps, revealing the number of people across England and Wales who are unable to access free legal advice due to a lack of legal aid providers in their area. 👉 hi.switchy.io/wV5I

Looking forward to speaking about @z2ktrust.bsky.social research on challenging unfair rent increases at this next month!

Very flattered to be a part of this!

I’ve posted before about how useful this book once was.* Even by the generally illiberal standards of UK politics, it is remarkable how far Kier Starmer has come to today’s proposed bans. [* like everything else @legalactiongroup.bsky.social—a charity—publishes: go and buy some stuff from them.]

💬 The president of the Law Society has warned that housing legal aid remains under severe pressure. Delays to promised fee increases, combined with growing demand following the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, risk worsening court backlogs and access to justice. Read more >hi.switchy.io/wV58 #HousingLaw

💭 Rethinking youth justice. A new government white paper sets out plans to reform the #YouthJustice system through earlier intervention, tackling online harms and exploitation, and reducing unnecessary use of custody. Read more ➡️ hi.switchy.io/wV42#YouthJustice #CriminalJustice

✨ Social Media Volunteer opportunity! ✨ Support LAG in championing #AccessToJustice As a #SocialMedia #Volunteer, you’ll help us grow our online presence and engage audiences with LAG’s work through: 💫legal publishing 💫events 💫policy campaigns 👉Find out more & apply: lag.org.uk/jobs/216831/...

🚨 The finalists for the 2026 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) awards have been announced! Now in their 24th year, the awards celebrate the lawyers on the #SocialJustice frontline. Congratulations to all 29 finalists! #LALYs Read more > hi.switchy.io/wV4Q#SocialJustice#LALYs#LegalAid #AccessToJustice

3 weeks today we walk through the London night to raise £££ for our work. Still a few places left, join us 💜 Human Rights Night museumofhomelessness.org/support/huma...

🌇1 MONTH UNTIL... LAG's #HousingLaw Conference🌇 8 July | 9:30am - 6pm | BPP London The #RentersRightsAct is in force, now it’s about making it #WorkForTenants. Join us to develop ways of working that strengthen #AccessToJustice. 🎟️Book here➡️ hi.switchy.io/HousingLawCo...

🏠 #HousingLaw Recent Developments🏠 In this #LawAndPractice update for 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, Angharad Monk (@gardencourtlaw.bsky.social) & Sam Madge-Wyld (@tanfield.bsky.social) cover everything you need to know to stay up to date. ️Read on here➡️ hi.switchy.io/wV83

🚸 The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 has received royal assent. The new law introduces expanded free school meals, breakfast clubs, limits on school uniform costs and strengthened safeguarding measures. Find out more > hi.switchy.io/wV40 #EducationLaw

👣We had a FAB time at the #LondonLegalWalk yesterday! 💫We are raising funds for our work promoting equal #AccessToJustice for all💫 🚶There is still time to support #TeamLAG here➡️ hi.switchy.io/TeamLAG26

📚In our latest instalment of 'Housing Law Handbook spotted out in the wild', here we see LAG's very own Grace Cosford introducing our office copies of the Handbook to all our other fabulous books. Have you got your copies of the new edition yet? 👇 👇 👇 hi.switchy.io/sE3t