Anyone else spend a lot of the #grandnational cheering for all those horses who lost their rider and cracked on anyway?

Ideally, even if it is upheld, the court would set out what tasks unauthorised people can do under supervision.

Mazur FAQs: What was the case, who is affected and why does it matter? The Court of Appeal is to rule in Mazur this morning.

Big day for the legal profession as the Mazur ruling is handed down by the Court of Appeal.

A little explainer here: www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/mazur-f...

My youngest has started walking himself home from school and doesn't need picking up, and I'm most worried I no longer have an excuse for missing Teams meetings.

Conversely, a lot of the character traits for which he is criticised - boring, overly cautious, a bit indecisive - are exactly what was required in this case.

Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.

Find it strange how so much of the narrative is about whether Starmer is weaker for being attacked by Trump.

Surely the opposite is the case? A British PM standing up to a bully makes him seem strong and independent.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Phillipson accuses lawyers of exploiting parents of children with special needs Education secretary claims lawyers’ criticisms of her department’s policy changes are motivated by profit

If in doubt, blame the lawyers. A tale as old as time.

But riddle me this Bridget Phillipson: if 95% of appeals by SEND parents are successful, why is it lawyers and not the system that is the problem?

www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Went to an Irish pub in Brixton last night where the DJ came on at midnight and started with It's All Coming Back to Me Now by Celine Dion and then segued into Material Girl.

It was a brilliant night.

Excited to announce my first book is out in September: Indefensible: How Lawyers Failed to Stop the Post Office Scandal.

The Post Office scandal wasn’t just corporate failure. It was a legal one.

Published by @brisunipress.bsky.social. Pr-order here: bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/indefe...

This letter and its more than 3,000 signatories demonstrate the unequivocal principled and practical opposition to the restriction of jury trials from not only the Bar, but the legal profession as a whole...

#justiceneedsjuries

Two opinions can simultaneously be right on criminal justice, ahead of the Courts and Tribunals Bill vote.

Victims are correct to say the process takes too long. It does and that's a national disgrace.

But lawyers are also right to say restricting juries is not the answer to this problem.

They wouldn't, and he knows that.

Conservatives court controversy with attacks on judicial independence Robert Jenrick led the attacks on 'activist' judges this week. He really should know better.

A new blog on Conservatives, Robert Jenrick and so-called judicial activists: www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a...

In Manchester for the Conservative Party Conference, where former home secretary Suella Braverman has called for parliament to routinely review judge decisions for mistakes.

Says country needs to get back to 'culture of judicial deference'.

Biggest drawback of the digital ID is probably the number of comments from lawyers I'm going to be emailed today.

Of all the issues we have with the justice system, *this* is what they want to focus on.

Not saying the Conservatives are leaning into the Reform agenda, but this is the title of shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick's speech at the Tory Party Conference.

Confirmation from the Supreme Court that the motor finance ruling will be out next Friday. 🚘💰

I've never seen a case like Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's - it was jaw-dropping Now the case is over, the BBC can report some of the remarkable moments when jurors weren't in court.

The Marten/Gordon trial sounds truly remarkable. Amazing that it ever got as far as a verdict, given what went on in court.

Brilliant reporting from the BBC's Helena Wilkinson.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It is my civic duty to inform you that Magnums are included as part of the Tesco Meal Deal. You're welcome.
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Innocent subpostmasters went to jail, but now it is clear: the Post Office boss class belong there instead | Marina Hyde You thought it couldn’t get any worse, but the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British legal history just got wider, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Characteristically brilliant piece from Marina (no relation) Hyde on the Post Office scandal. I should point out she is not just an armchair commentator but someone who has been present at the inquiry and gets it better than most.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

'Indefensible': Post Office Inquiry chair slams lack of legal support for victims Sir Wyn Williams makes long-awaited first report after conclusion of statutory inquiry.

Breaking news from Post Office Inquiry: Victims are not getting the compensation they deserve because of the government's inflexible and unfair approach.

This was revealed in first volume of Sir Wyn Williams' report published today.

More at this link. 👇

www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/indefen...

The ill-informed nonsense spouted by people about the EHCP is infuriating.

It is a rigorous and long process to get one. They are granted only where the system has failed #send children.

If the numbers are going up then the lack of investment in the school system is to blame.

It was only a theoretical point, you understand.

You can always tell you're in a classy hotel cos they trust you not to steal the coat hangers.

This is also great as it means you can steal coat hangers.

I happen to think any politician brought to tears in such a public and humiliating way requires our sympathy, not scorn. #rachelreeves

British law firm coached universities on how to obtain sweeping protest bans Revealed: Shakespeare Martineau LLP, which helped Cardiff get year-long ban on unauthorised action, promoted court orders at webinar

Not sure I see the issue with this. Article is essentially saying 'Lawyers who got a good result for client asked to advise on other similar cases.'

www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jun...

Is there any reason why there seem to be so many empty seats on centre court at Wimbledon?

Saw an Amazon driver literally running to a delivery yesterday (in 30 degrees plus heat). Presumably he might not be paid if he missed a single deadline. He looked exhausted.

Then I read online that cost of Jeff Bezos' wedding could be more than $50m.

Obscene.

It definitely is, I'm sure.