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CCRC chair finally succumbed to pressure and resigned this afternoon. Helen Pitcher says she has been ‘scapegoated’ - but watchdog badly lost its way under her tenure. That said, the rot started to set in under her predecessor. Time for urgent overhaul. thejusticegap.com/the-looming-sh…

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Christmas is just around the corner and so is our CHRISTMAS QUIZ @ THE STEAM WINE BAR 🎄🤶If you’re looking for a festive way to celebrate with friends, join us on FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER @ 7.30PM 🎟️ EARLY BIRD TICKETS £20 🍷🍺 2 DRINKS INCLUDED ❤️ 🎄 We would love to see you there!

For the moments you raise your head above the parapet and stand up for what you believe in✊ Coming August 2024.

NAO report says legal aid spending in England & Wales has fallen by 28%. Baroness Sue Carr & Sam Townend KC, warn the international reputation of England & Wales is at risk without more investment. Read on - ft.com/content/31bebd…

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Thrilled to receive the Outstanding Alumni award from @TrentUni! The unwavering support, especially from @NLS_NTU, has shaped my journey from student days to now, and I'm hugely grateful. Thank you! 🏆 #ProudToBeNTU

Don't miss out on our topical panel event with @kingsleynapley in 2 weeks' time! RSVP here: bit.ly/40unxNf

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Are defendants adequately supported through the criminal justice system? Along with @kingsleynapley, we would like to invite you to a topical panel event exploring the profound impact the criminal justice system has on the mental health of defendants.

Join us on Tuesday 28th November from 18:00 at Kingsley Napley in London. For more details and to RSVP, please see: kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/event…

Understanding your legal rights is absolutely essential, yet we're rarely taught about them. Join me on the #TL60Tour across the UK, where I'm on a mission to empower the public with vital legal knowledge! 📍🌎 📹 Produced by: @abrandspecial #TL60Tour

Under existing rules, if you are WRONGLY convicted and your liberty taken away, savings made on living costs while in prison can be deducted from compensation. "Any fair-minded person thinks this is just wrong." bbc.co.uk/news/uk-663475…

Our Founder and Director Emily Bolton has been featured as The Times 'Lawyer of the Week' for her role in clearing Andrew Malkinson's name. Please sign Andy's petition calling for an apology and accountability 👇 chng.it/xfKHyn9Y77

At this precise time exactly 20 years ago, our client Andy Malkinson was arrested - kidnapped by the state for a crime he didn't commit. It shouldn’t have taken so long to get justice. Please sign Andy’s petition calling for an apology & accountability: chng.it/xfKHyn9Y77

Some have said that our donate page on @Caf is clunky and difficult to use. So we have instead set up a page on @crowdfunderuk We are a tiny charity. If you'd like to help us fight for other people like Andy Malkinson, you can donate here 👇🙏 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/andy-is-not-…

#APPEAL 26th July 2023. The exonerated appellant and his legal team. An immense honour to represent Andy Malkinson & a wonderful privilege it has been to work on Andy’s behalf with @MaxJLHardy, Emily & James, Emma, Lizzie and all at APPEAL

'It was down to a small legal charity @we_are_APPEAL to do the investigative heavy lifting that the CCRC should have done.' @JonRobins10 on #AndyMalkinson. The watchdog's problems are 'cultural as well as structural' theguardian.com/law/2023/jul/2…