I wondered whether I would do this, when the time came. But there don’t seem to be many tales of him as a person going round. And, for reasons that will become apparent, I’ll always be grateful. So anyway here it is:

A 🧵on the personal kindness of Keir Starmer

This is where you can register for voter ID.

Don't assume you can just walk up and vote. The Tories have made it as difficult as possible, and it might take time for your ID to be processed.

Start now. Don't let somebody else rob you of your voice.

gov.uk/apply-for-phot…

STUDENTS: REGISTER TO VOTE RIGHT NOW!

The law is as follows.

1. You can register at home AND at your term-time address, if that's more convenient for you.

2. You can CHOOSE on the day where to vote.

3. But you can ONLY legally vote in ONE place on the day.

“Torture Sentences” - a new episode of the Trapped podcast explores how the UN view the IPP sentence and Wayne Bell’s 17 years in custody. Please keep listening and help to end this national disgrace.

open.spotify.com/episode/6hClKm…

There is ONE ticket left for our Parole Board Advocacy seminar on Wednesday….

sl5legal.co.uk/single-post/sl…

The Parole Board Rules stipulate that a decision must be provided within 14 days of an oral hearing taking place. This Rule is routinely breached by Parole Board Members. One of our clients has now been waiting for 3 months for a decision.

The second of the No5/SL5 prison law seminar series takes place next Wednesday afternoon. It focuses on advocacy skills for parole hearings. Details here:
sl5legal.co.uk/single-post/sl…

In ten days' time, my son James, me & his sister set out on a 70 mile trek along Hadrian's Wall. We're trying to fill the funding gap at Sound Lab, a brilliant music project for neurodivergent young people (and help it expand). If you can, pls retweet, donate etc

Let’s make the world a tiny bit kinder today in memory of our gorgeous Ruby. It would make her so happy.

❤️ Ruby Jay Fuller ❤️
7 Oct 2001 - 15 May 2020

Thank you so much

#LiveKindlyLiveLoudly

Ruby asked to be remembered by the motto Live Kindly Live Loudly.

Could you help us remember her today by carrying out a small (or big!) act of kindness?

And we’d love it if you could share what you do, tagging #LiveKindlyLiveLoudly

Lovely Twitter folk - I’d love your help with remembering Ruby today, on the fourth anniversary of her death.

Ruby wasn’t afraid of much, but she was afraid she’d soon be forgotten. I promised her I wouldn’t let that happen.

#RememberingRuby

There are now only TWO places left for our session on 22nd May. There are a few more for session 3 on 18th June.

📢 BOOKINGS now open
Everything you need to know about #IPP terminations

When? 23 May at 1730pm to 1830pm
Where? Online

Book here

tickettailor.com/events/associa…

Seminar 2 of No5 Barristers' Chambers and @SL5Legal prison law seminar series, 'Advocacy before the Parole Board', is over one week away!

This thread perfectly encapsulates why this training event is crucial for prison lawyers of any level ⬇️

Register for tickets: no5.com/2024/04/prison…