Human rights are for everyone – no matter who you are or whom you love. On Sunday’s International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia, we celebrate the bravery & love of those who fight for #LGBTI equality. #StandUp4HumanRights #IDAHOBIT unfe.org/breakthesilenc…

SEMLA stands in solidarity against racism and the abuse of power. No matter what your colour, gender, belief or faith we all belong to one race: the human race. We ALL have the right to be treated with dignity, respect and equality. We ALL have the right to have our voices heard.

Domestic abuse has increased during lockdown but the Editor of The Sun thinks it’s OK to run a front page platforming a domestic abuser boasting about slapping a woman tomorrow. Absolutely contemptible.

We launched new #childrights research this week with Children'sRightsQUB UCC Child Law Clinic Read about it here. ucc.ie/en/law/news/ne…

Delighted this has been launched. Really enjoyed working with the team to develop this,

This Thursday UK Supreme Court will hand down its judgment in two cases involving the rights of brothers and sisters in children’s hearings. Clan Childlaw is instructed by ABC. Read more about the case here: clanchildlaw.org/news/supreme-c…

Registrations are now being taken for the Faculty's virtual Open Day on Monday, 13 July, aimed at senior school pupils and law students. Numbers are limited, so please don't delay. eventbrite.co.uk/e/faculty-of-a… #ScotsBar #LegalExcellence

Great news. Children (Scotland) Bill amended so legal aid should be made available for alternative methods of dispute regulation. This was recommended by the Evans Strategic Review of Legal Aid as quicker and more cost effective, as well as reducing the burden on courts.

Surprised but delighted to share my news: I have been promoted to professor.

Thank you

Children have made huge sacrifices over the last few months. Those sacrifices have meant that from today younger children can start to reconnect with friends & wider family (outside) without physical distancing. This is essential for children’s development - hugs really matter ♥️

“Incorporation... a catalyst for youth workers, everywhere, to be empowered as human rights defenders for the tens of thousands of young people they already support” Excellent blog by Kevin Kane YouthLink Scotland on why incorporation is important for youth work! #UNCRCScotland

Morning run with view over to the Bass Rock.

The right photo this time🙈

This should be a great event - am looking forward to it. One for Family Law Hons students too 👇

My thanks to the Napier ENroute team and to fionasmart for her patience and empathy. Thanks also to Bryden Stillie for his support as we embarked on this journey

Associate Professor in Law at Edinburgh Napier University jobs.ac.uk/job/CJC668/ass…

We know what legislation says about domestic abuse & child contact but we know little about crossover between criminal & family process. Family & criminal solicitors please help by completing our survey. ⁦Michele Burman⁩ ⁦Richard Whitecross⁩ scjh.org.uk/projects/domes…