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And so we return to the old argument of how women should and shouldn't act,don't walk alone,know the law...accountability please! As for asking for another officer to attend,is this a new defence to resist/obstruct?not reality. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Well done to The Bar for continuing the discussions around the Legal Aid and CJS crisis. I would like a bit more as a solicitor in the way of support and voice from our professional bodies too.

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Experienced lawyers are leaving the profession, among other reasons, due to low levels of pay. The Government must invest in courts, lawyers and judges & look again at the Review of Criminal Legal Aid carried out by Sir Christopher Bellamy QC.

If we are to truly have a trauma-informed criminal justice system,it must be for all.Victims/compainants,witnesses,police officers,defendants/suspects,jurors,lawyers...from own trauma or dealing with trauma.

Anyone far more intelligent and up to speed than I am, is there an update on the police station protocol with the new data and government advice??

HH Ticehurst is right. Thank you.

Which then has an impact on adult offending...

Bit disappointed to hear the prosecutor in court state that a defence colleague had contradicted herself by mitigating that her client was both "Street wise" and vulnerable.Of course she can be.Just as a client can be a defendant and a victim. #traumainformedCJS #notquite

Not sure why I needed a call from the duty solicitor call centre at 5am this morning informing me of a Voluntary interview at 6pm today.

Watching 102 Dalmations with the children. My daughter noticed a wig in the courtroom scene and asked if I would stand up for Cruella. I said yes. She's not talking to me right now. #animallover #changingcareer #badmummy

As we continue to explore the criminal justice system, today defence lawyer, Chloe Jay shares with us more about the role lawyers play. #JusticeTogether

A journalist has contacted me to discuss the state of the criminal justice system, where do I start?....

LCCSA Announcement Meetings with the union

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A fantastic day!