So much to say about NMOs in our talk but so little time! I want to highlight Raneem’s law because I want to say her name and ran out of time, and her mother Khaola.
Here’s to a functioning justice system which properly protects our most vulnerable.
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Noticed these two sat next to each other this morning - would make for an interesting fusion book…!
Well, it’s official- the Hannah/Archie storyline in The Split is the most romantic thing you’ll watch all year*.
(*If you’re both a family lawyer who is thrilled to discuss the possibility of each twist with your other half and a fan of Toby Stephens)
Reposting for any UK lawyers. Hoping you can help share. LawCare are a fab charity doing important work (disclosure: I’m a trustee and on the research team). Our last study in 2021 received just over 1700 responses. We’re hoping for more this time. For everyone working in the UK legal sector 🙏
Shopping for new court attire as a barrister who is a woman is fun sometimes. What a great outfit idea 🙄
Supermarket shopping at Christmas time is just repeating to yourself over and over “bananas and milk, JUST bananas and milk”, knowing this will never ever be true.
Happy seasonal break to all enjoying some time off 🥂😊
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This is the lymph diagram of our legal systems. Thank you for bringing it to public attention
I have just opened a new account for the FLBA @familylawbar.bsky.social - please follow and spread the word.
Times article says: “Reform MP James McMurdock was jailed for repeatedly kicking girlfriend The MP had told the media he had been jailed for 'pushing' former partner in 2006, when the court records suggest a more violent assault”
excellent reporting by George Greenwood at the Times
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Trials are being adjourned from 2024 to 2026 at one London court with capacity issues.
Imagine getting the call to be told your trial (on either side of the courtroom) was being delayed.
It won’t start on time.
Not by 2 hours. Or days. Not by 2 weeks. Or months.
But 2 years.
