I recently visited University of the Arts London at their new site for pre-degree studies in Lime Grove.

They are holding drop-in's on 4th & 6th June for residents who want to hear more about their plans for the building and local area.

More details here: arts.ac.uk/ual-pre-degree…

Just had a final hearing listed in February 2025 for a private law case that was issued in the summer of 2023.

Imagine being a child and having to wait 2 years to find out who you will live with?

NEW, many prisons *still*refusing to provide legal video links despite every prison having this facility, causing further delays in the system that is so overcrowded leading to drastic measures such as operation early dawn

Great to see this exhibition up and running in #Hammersmith , great information, inspiring women behind it and important conversations....it's on all week...pop in!

Don't lose your voice! Make sure you are registered to vote by 18 June, in order to vote in the general election on 4 July.

Register here: gov.uk/register-to-vo…

Very busy bees and a butterfly

The Victims and Prisoners Bill has now been approved by both Houses of Parliament. When it comes into force it will create significant changes as to how #IPP licences can be ended. See my blog for APL on the changes

👉 Are you registered to vote?

👉 Registering is very quick and easy.

👉 The deadline to register to vote in July’s general election is Tuesday 18 June.

👉 Register here: gov.uk/register-to-vo…

It was a rare pleasure to present this today alongside the awesome Emma McClure. For once, sharing lots of positive changes to support people on #IPP sentences to terminate their licences. Lots of great discussion and enthusiasm from members to support clients through the process

If you haven't already got acceptable photo ID, apply for it now! #GeneralElection #4July

Apply for photo ID to vote (called a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’) - GOV.UK gov.uk/apply-for-phot…

Sign up for CALA's women's justice events focussing on representation and reform in domestic homicide cases eventbrite.com/e/900745011577…

A huge thank you to the following peers for their continued support to try to get change to IPP sentences.
Lord Moylan David Blunkett Lorely Burt Claire Fox Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, Jenny Jones, Lord Carter of Haslemere, Lord Hope of Craighead,

'progressing #IPP licence termination and swiftly considering cases for release' is a 'top priority' says Lord Bellamy as he introduces 4 government amendments incl reducing the qualifying period for DPPs to 2 years
Watch from 1609
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/38…

*** Call for Papers ***

Excited to be convening a symposium on 'Care' and 'Love' in Public Services in Cambridge on September 24th 2024.

Abstract submission closes on June 24th. Please come and join us, and spread the word!

Excited to see Flow on Show coming to Hammersmith Broadway.

The exhibition is available to visit all next week. A couple of workshops taking place too. Flow on down !

We are delighted to announce our #LALY24 finalists. Congratulations to the 27 individuals, 6 organisations & 1 team shortlisted in 11 award categories, covering every area of social justice law. Commiserations to those who didn't make it this year.
lapg.co.uk/lapg-announces…