R.T.S Blackmore

Whilst #RwandaBill continues to threaten our fundamental rights and freedoms protected by #ECHR we sing the songs of the people. We believe in #humanrights, democracy and the rule of law. But we believe that those who are making our laws have let us down. Watch our video ⬇️

Today we introduce the songs of the people. We believe in #humanrights, democracy and the rule of law. But we believe that those who have been making our laws, and who are still legislating, have let us down. Watch our video ⬇️

'The democratic future of our continent depends on the engagement of its young people, on their belief in common European values...' @MarijaPBuric speaking after the historic Reykjavik summit. We are marking the run up to the anniversary of the signing of #ECHR this week.

It is our historic task to bring justice to all our 🇺🇦 people, to guarantee freedom for our entire country without any exceptions. The task of all those who defend freedom, all those who chose Ukraine and, therefore, will win.

Follow this 🧵to find out more about my musical mission and my show @edfringe this summer!

'The story of #ECHR and @coe is a remarkable story... But the dilemma is that very few of our citizens know about it.' @DSGBjornBerge. Discover our telling through the eyes of David Maxwell Fyfe ⬇️ thehumansinthetelling.org #thought @PACE_News #RoadtoReykjavik

My latest #MansfieldMusing follows the familial theme as it explores the role of Katherine's younger brother 'Chummie' in the creation of her groundbreaking novella Prelude. Read it here suecasson.co.uk/post/do-you-re… #LiteraturePosts #blog

Whilst working in Liverpool, David Maxwell Fyfe met his wife, Sylvia Harrison, who was born and grew up there. When David was called to Nuremberg, she took on his responsibilities of constituency MP in West Derby. #RoadtoReykjavik #Justice thehumansinthetelling.org

Despite an inauspicious start, David Maxwell Fyfe honed his skills as a barrister in Liverpool on the Northern Circuit which enabled him to put his passion for #justice into action. #RoadtoReykjavik #Justice thehumansinthetelling.org

'democracy, #HumanRights, equality, freedom and a refusal to submit the tyranny of fascism' @DavidLammy. These qualities are the basis of #ECHR. Without a universal understanding of all humans, the world becomes unreasonable. #Reason #RoadtoReykjavik thehumansinthetelling.org

I welcome the adoption of the @Europarl_EN resolution on the establishment of a Special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. I call on all our partners to support such a tribunal. Russia must be held accountable for its war of aggression and justice must prevail.

I came across this the other day. Interesting that it was written in 1979!

We have to keep dissing the Nazis all the time.

75 years ago David Maxwell Fyfe spoke in Brussels of the responsibility he felt to see the 'high ideals' of the Allies after WWII were 'not forgotten.' Our online exploration of themes from that speech focussed this week on WORDS.

'We must never look the other way again.' In a letter to her husband, Sylvia fears the atrocities committed during #WWII will be forgotten. Confronting uncomfortable truths about the past is vital to avoid repeating it in the future. #Haunted #quote .thehumansinthetelling.org

'The audacious idea of European Integration was motivated by fear. But was made possible by shared ideals... and a refusal to submit to the tyranny of fascism ever again.' @DavidLammy #Haunted #quote #quoteoftheday thehumansinthetelling.org

'#NurembergTrials did express... some things for which humanity stands.' Through his close relationship with his wife, Sylvia and his family, David Maxwell Fyfe found the strength to tackle evidence of Nazi atrocities in Courtroom 600. #HumanSpirit #quote thehumansinthetelling.org

David Maxwell Fyfe believed in law as a lively natural force. His belief was shaped by his classical education, and inspiration drawn from the Scottish Enlightenment. #HumanSpirit #Humannature #naturallaw #quote #quoteoftheday thehumansinthetelling.org

'You cannot understand the present except in the light of the past.' David Maxwell Fyfe. His great grandson stands beside his memorial plaque in Withyham Church. #HumanSpirit #HumanNature thehumansinthetelling.org

For our 10th anniversary this year, we are looking back at highlights. In 2017 we performed #DreamsofPeaceandFreedom at the Palace of Westminster, invited by Dominic Grieve just 6 months after the Brexit referendum. Discover the show's production history thehumansinthetelling.org/production-his…