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Shoutout to all my opponents who take weeks to respond to me, and then chase me up after one day. Your lack of self-awareness does not go unnoticed.

I've seen several cases recently of asylum seekers and refugees saying that they're considering returning to their home country, rather than continue dealing with the asylum and/or homelessness systems in the UK. Not exactly the most ringing endorsement of our safety nets...

A horrible feeling to have made 3 complaints regarding the Admin Court within the past few months: 2 regarding Judges and 1 regarding the Court Office, all for delays. Even during the pandemic I wasn't experiencing delays as bad as the past year or so. Not a good place to be in.

💥EXCL: Labour is considering a manifesto pledge to roll out Housing First nationwide in a bid to tackle the UK's growing crisis of homelessness and rough sleeping, PoliticsHome understands. politicshome.com/news/article/l…

The court has found that two people with pre-settled status are eligible for homelessness assistance, following successful interventions where PLP acted for the3million. Find out more about these important cases ⬇️ publiclawproject.org.uk/latest/court-f…

Did you know that being recognised as a refugee in the UK can lead to destitution and homelessness? This #refugeeweek, together with @HMSC, we will be highlighting unnecessary challenges faced by refugees during the ‘move on’ period. #LegalAid #Lawstop [Thread]

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Hey legal Twitter, are there any #housing solicitors out there who might want a job with excellent flexibility (in terms of both hybrid working and actual case work)? You should def contact me if so, so that I can tell you why you should consider my firm.

Excellent thread on Labour's asylum and border policies. Some good things for sure but also many not good things.

Very impressive homelessness decision. Transgender refugee repeatedly misgendered, dead named, described as "a trans gender", and had being trans described as "sexuality". It then says "You have mental health." That's it. That's the sentence. How astute.

You should really consider joining my team. In addition to housing work there will be opportunities for public law/strategic lit experience. And we have a very nice (and dog friendly!) office. Happy to have a chat w anyone interested. nearlylegal.co.uk/2024/07/job-ad… via Nearly Legal

It's my anniversary... On this day last year, journalists from the Sunday versions of the #Sun, #Times, #Express & #Mail, contacted me to advise that they'd been sent a dossier on me by #Conservative Campaign HQ to do a story (hit job) on me. One of the journalists (I think

Hearing that 6 ppl have been charged with violent disorder for the hotel attack in Rotherham. They tried to set fire to a building full of people, motivated by racial hatred. Is there not a more serious offence that applies here?

I've been avoiding this place lately bc... reasons. But I need to share this. Two depts at #Bristol City Council have told my colleague they didn't know they had a legal dept. They also said they aren't allowed to disclose a care needs assessment. Wtf is happening in Bristol?

Today seems like a good day to say that I'm now on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/derekb… Maybe follow me there and don't help support Musk and his ilk, I dunno.