Monday was the world's hottest day on record - until Tuesday. We can't, we just can't, carry on like this. Last year we knocked over in Court Government's hopeless and unlawful net zero strategy - and this one is even worse. Please help us. glplive.org/5uo

We're hiring! We're recruiting a Court of Protection welfare solicitor to join our Public Law and Human Rights team in Bristol. Details here: careers.irwinmitchell.com/jobs/vacancy/c…

A good morning speaking to the lovely people at People First Independent Advocacy with Megan Carr about the MCA, COP and human rights claims for unlawful deprivation of liberty. Important discussion about how we can protect the rights of vulnerable people now LPS has been shelved.

Our team has been instructed by the family of Jackie Maguire to apply to the European Court of Human Rights, challenging the decision that the Article 2 investigative duty was not engaged at her inquest. Jackie’s family are raising funds for the case: crowdjustice.com/case/justice-f…

Yesterday the jury returned a conclusion of misadventure contributed to by multiagency failings in Lauren’s inquest. The Coroner intends to make a report to prevent future deaths. We will continue to support the family to obtain justice for Lauren. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Running / crawling the Great North Run tomorrow for Heel & Toe Charity👣 who provide physical therapies for disabled children in the NE. The weather is going to be savage, I’m going to hurt. Please donate if you can. Big love 🫶🏻 justgiving.com/page/at-gnr-20…

We are recruiting a paralegal to join our Public Law and Human Rights team based in Manchester. Come and join our wonderful team and be part of the exciting future at Irwin Mitchell #recruiting #nowhiring #hiring #jobs #joinourteam careers.irwinmitchell.com/intranet/vacan…

This appeal is asking for help get a case to Supreme Court to protect young people with additional needs and their families from being bullied and/or mistreated by their local authorities when they bring an appeal against the LA to the SEN Tribunal. crowdjustice.com/case/la-bullyi…

“The people who work in the [legal aid] sector at the moment will place their own wellbeing to one side because of their personal commitment to the clients who need help. The number of lawyers willing to do that are reducing weekly.” FAO Ministry of Justice   lawgazette.co.uk/news/four-in-1…

We have a vacancy for a paralegal in our excellent Newcastle Public Law and Human Rights team to work on inquests, claims against public authorities, COP and judicial review cases. Drop me a line if you’d like to chat about the role. careers.irwinmitchell.com/jobs/vacancy/p…

The mum of a teenager who died after being detained on a #MentalHealth intensive care unit has asked our lawyer Alex Terry to help secure answers. An inquest into Cariss Stone’s death is due to take place. Find out more and how we’re supporting mum Gina. irwinmitchell.com/news-and-insig…

Thrilled to announce that I have been promoted to Associate at Irwin Mitchell! Always grateful to my excellent Public Law and Human Rights colleagues for their help and support - our successes reflect a team effort. Huge congratulations to everyone across the firm celebrating!🎉

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… A privilege to represent Gina and Luke alongside ScarlettMilligan

We're hiring! We have a paralegal opportunity within the Public Law & Human Rights Department in our #Bristol office to undertake casework on civil liberties (including actions against police & inquests) mental capacity/CoP welfare & education. careers.irwinmitchell.com/jobs/vacancy/p…

A privilege to be representing the family of Amina Ismail over the coming two weeks alongside ⁦Kate Stone⁩ ⁦Garden Court North⁩ Our statement: irwinmitchell.com/news-and-insig…

Our expert Alex Terry is joining Amina Ismail’s family in calling for improved #MentalHealth services for young women nationally. Amina sadly died aged 20 after being detained in a mental health hospital for 13 months. Find out more: bit.ly/4ao1kUD

A privilege and a heartache to support Amina’s family. The state is drastically failing the most vulnerable, young, traumatised women. We welcome the Coroner’s intention to repeat his call on Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England to take action. irwinmitchell.com/news-and-insig…

Victoria Derbyshire listing all the reasons young people hate the Tories is glorious #newsnight

The same organisations who come to court having served a mess of piecemeal disclosure because “the IT systems are antiquated” and then say “there aren’t adequate resources” to meet our vulnerable clients’ needs.

Justice secretary Shabana Mahmood has just finished her 20-minute speech. Total mentions: * Legal aid: 0 * Courts : 0 * Lawyers: 0 #LabourConference24