Award winning surgeon Professor Ghassan and I met with officers from Scotland Yard’s War Crimes Unit this afternoon to provide them with his eye witness evidence in relation to alleged war crimes in Gaza. ICJP

Tomorrow, we're launching a powerful new film addressing the sexism & racism faced by survivors of domestic abuse At least 57% of women in prison & under community supervision are victims of domestic abuse, for many this is linked to their offending #StopCriminalisingSurvivors

I feel physically sick. My right to live with my husband - my *children's* right to live with their *dad* - is contingent on me earning £38,700. This is an increase of £20,000. Overnight.

In our new 30-minute film 5 survivors explain how they were criminalised as a result of their experience of domestic abuse. We hope the film will encourage law and policy makers to take action. Watch the film here: centreforwomensjustice.org.uk/stop-criminali… #StopCriminalisingSurvivors

This is such important work. Huge thanks to Centre for Women's Justice for gathering together such inspiring women willing to share their experiences, incredible practitioners and experts (and also me). The message is clear: we must do better. Full film here: centreforwomensjustice.org.uk/stop-criminali…

The National Association for Youth Justice and the Youth Practitioners’ Association are pleased to announce a half-day seminar   “Children, anonymity and sentencing” Doughty Street Chambers, London 2pm to 5pm, 8th February 2024

In my 35 years of work in complex emergencies, I never have expected to write such a letter, predicting the killing of my staff & the collapse of the mandate I am expected to fulfill #Gaza

Brian Cox reads If I Must Die, by beloved Palestinian poet, teacher and martyr Refaat Alareer. Refaat was killed on December 7th by an Israeli airstrike. This was the last poem he published.

BREAKING NEWS Michela Carini at Bhatt Murphy instructed in the case said: “This is an important judgment which recognises the impact of imprisonment on a vulnerable pregnant woman and the risk of harm to her and her baby in that environment.” 1/2 theguardian.com/society/2024/j…

Sometimes this job can be crushing. Days like this make it all worth it. This happened because of incredible work by Michela Carini ⁦Bhatt Murphy⁩, ⁦Dr Laura Abbott⁩ & ⁦Janey Starling⁩ ⁦Level Up⁩ A sensational team. theguardian.com/society/2024/j…

Really looking forward to this on Thursday. Exceptional panel including current judicial youth justice lead Mrs Justice May. Will be a brilliant afternoon! Do come if interested. I think there are a few places left but going fast. Doughty Street Chambers Youth Practioners’ Association

NEWS: High Court rules Govt breached young people’s human rights over sentences. Simon Creighton at Bhatt Murphy instructing Edward Fitzgerald KC and Pippa Woodrow at DoughtyStPublic acted for the claimant. Judgment: caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/admin/202… 1/2

Simon Creighton: “This judgment confirms the principle, from 1908, that there’s a difference in culpability for crimes committed by children & adults. Also that children shouldn’t be subject to arbitrary detention for periods longer than necessary to promote their rehabilitation”

High Court declares provisions of the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 removing minimum term reviews to be incompatible with Articles 5 and 14 ECHR. Edward Fitzgerald KC & Pippa Woodrow act for the claimant, instructed by Bhatt Murphy. Read 🔽 doughtystreet.co.uk/news/high-cour…

Hind Rajab pleaded with Red Crescent for help & said she was afraid of the dark. Her final hours don’t bear thinking about. ‘I’m so scared, please come’: Hind Rajab, 6, found dead in Gaza 12 days after cry for help, along with relatives & 2 paramedics. theguardian.com/world/2024/feb…

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We are using #iwd2024 to call for 6 weeks paternity leave at 90% of salary bbc.co.uk/news/uk-684851…

My #InternationalWomensDay gift to anyone who needs it (courtesy of Topple and Burn). Always important to keep yourself safe.

Delighted this is out & hope it contributes to improving understanding & treatment of women & children in the CJS. Looking forward discussing what more we lawyers can do at tonight's launch. Always a privilege working with powerhouses like Janey Starling and Maya Sikand KC