Sen. McConnell, who voted not guilty, says, "There's no question — none — that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day. No question about it."

The United States’ Senate has finally let slip the proof that Western Democracy has, for years now, been in total decline and disarray; in thrall to hysterical partisanship, corruption, fanaticism and completely devoid of honour, truth and morality. #TrumpImpeachment

There really are some cases where I want to say: “Well, Your Honour, there are guidelines. It could be cat A, could be C, could be greater harm, maybe lower. Frankly, the drafting of them is sh*t and I haven’t got a bloody clue, please don’t ask for my input’. #criminalbar

Can’t say you don’t see many firsts in this job. Picked up a little breach in the Mags. No D, no witness. Bench refuse to adjn. Instead, W gives live evidence via speakerphone on my mobile, via CVP, via TV Evidence given through 4 devices. Less speedy justice, more 🦘court!

Crikey, when you open up your brief and it says D is ‘bang to rights’... CPS have given it the big one here. What could possibly go wrong?! #criminalbar #OpenHigh

Not meaning to sound like an arse but are the phrases, ‘I shouted up on the radio’ and ‘I had eyeballs on him’ really appropriate for a witness statement in criminal proceedings? My view is: they are not. #criminalbar

Do so enjoy it when the CVP camera is angled just so that you can see the Judge ‘googling’ your opponent’s chambers profile while they mitigate. Wonder how often Judges do that. Better than seeing them playing solitaire or minesweeper while you mitigate though, I suppose.

If you are receiving a ‘rejection’ from a pupillage app you will probably be disheartened. Try not to be. You are not being ‘rejected’. Standards are so high. See the positive: you have an opportunity to go out there and add another great experience to your CV for next time!

If you are heading into an interview remember that how you present and come across is as important as what you say. My tip: be yourself. Not who you think Chambers want. Be you. After all it was you they invited to interview. I’d rather i/v a personality than a 🤖 #pupillage

Distressing to read so many women feel unsafe walking on their own. Men we should listen to this and take what measures we can to reduce concerns (cross the road, take an alternative route, perhaps pretend to be talking loudly on the phone).

Police officers joining those on the vigil at a respectful distance would have sent such a powerful and unifying message. It's a great shame that chance was wasted.

There really are many many fabulous individuals working for the police... but my goodness as an organisation are they absolutely tone-deaf, heavy-handed and unfit-for-purpose sometimes. #SheWasJustWalkingHome

The scenes in Clapham this evening are deeply disturbing. Women came together to mourn Sarah Everard - they should have been able to do so peacefully. I share their anger and upset at how this has been handled. This was not the way to police this protest.

This from Keir Starmer is incredibly poor. Very, very poor.

Apparently The Labour Party are soft on crime because they don’t want to increase the max sentence for child murderers. Last time I checked the mandatory sentence for any murderer was life... how do they propose increasing it? Stockade? Hangman’s noose? #posttruthpolitics

🤔’I really don’t like the Gov’s new Bill aimed at +ing police powers and ending peaceful protest.. but how to oppose it?’ 💡’Criminal damage, arson and assaulting emergency workers will do it!’ Palm —> Face You gave Priti Patel the high ground... Priti. Patel. #KillTheBill

Love this idea... actually long overdue mylearnedfriends. Everyone - give it a look!

Suspended for 6 months for that behaviour. Outrageous. Should have been disbarred. It’s disgusting.

So far spent 2 hours 4 minutes waiting in the CVP lobby for only two hearings. So glad I get paid by the hour… oh no, wait… #criminalbar #alwayswaiting

Is there anyone outside the Tory Westminster bubble who gives a flying monkey about Allegra Stratton’s job performance or even who she is? A glowing reference from Boris as she resigns in disgrace… First three qs about her and not justification for Plan B… #outoftouch