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The 2024 Pinter Poem - “Welcome to the Scrubs Hotel” written by anonymous poet who signs themselves as R – was read aloud at the conclusion of our 2024 Longford Lecture by the actor Jenny Agutter Read it here : longfordtrust.org/pinter-poem/

We are so pleased to be involved in this Pilot to embed #ChildFirst practices in police custody suites. The aim is to decrease detention of children, increase the use of diversion and improve overall outcomes for children. This is a a king awaited and welcome initiative

A few weeks ago this would have been reposted over two hundred times Now it is not news ! 26, 27, 28 Time has a new meaning

See you over on the other side Jonathan Black.bsky.social ….until two legs good, four legs bad . Or not

Friday update from new president Casey Lee Jenkins whose term in office starts with some positive developents . lccsa.org.uk/a-welcome-from…

Amazing that we had a government that introduced legislation that changed how suspects were treated in police station and great to hear from @EdLCape Matt Hardcastle and Sandra Paul as we discuss via Legal Action Group and Kingsley Napley LLP it’s purpose in today’s justice system

Tonight firm owners across the country met to discuss the imminent legal aid crisis in criminal defence as many weigh up whether they will sign the new contract in 2025 to provide legal aid representation. They are requesting an urgent meeting with ministers to discuss concerns.

Amazing to see the same artist on two very different stages . 20 months ago saw Rianne Downey upstairs in a small Islington ventue shortly after seeing Paul Heaton at 02 . Tonight she performed a perfect 10 with Paul at Hammersmith

The recommendation will look like this . Consolidate matters into single court buildings .Same lawyers do multi cases . Build the public defenders service

Only today we have received a call from someone in psychiatric hospital looking for a legal aid lawyer to represent her at Southwark Crown court . I can’t imagine anyone will take it on, despite wanting to they can’t afford to as explained below . theguardian.com/law/2024/dec/1…

This is so astonishing that it actually angers me to read from a key member of the administration that presided over the collapse of the justice system suddenly wanting to hold the system to account. We know the problems - support the government in fixing it .

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Is anyone at HM Courts and Tribunals Service going to explain why and apologise to court users attending Bromley Magistrates court this morning to be told to go to Bexley . A 30 min drive or 55 minute bus . No one had written attempted to contact them in advance . All court users deserve respect .

UK taxi driver defeats Sudan war crimes and incitement of terrorism charges. Rabah Kherbane (Rabah Kherbane) from Doughty Street Chambers was instructed by Jonathan Black (Jonathan Black), Partner at BSB Solicitors. doughtystreet.co.uk/news/uk-taxi-d…

Legal aid providers , small firms have been required to spend considerable sums to obtain a “cyber essentials “ certificate in order to apply for a new contract . Isn’t it ironic ? And who pays the fine ?