Why does it take a lawyer spending time with a vulnerable detainee to recognise how acutely unwell he is, when three custody nurses, two of whom are allegedly mental health specialist ALL say fit for interview? Interview averted and an acutely unwell male now receiving treatment

Attended a brilliant full day of training organised by @YPATweet . Fantastic to see so many colleagues committed to providing tailored advice and representation to vulnerable clients. Thanks to @HJACrimeTeam for hosting and all the excellent speakers #childfirstrepresentation

So the senior judiciary & CPS have been consulted about running 24 hr courts to deal with disorder taking place across the country. Has there been any engagement with defence lawyers over this proposal? It was chaotic & ill-conceived at the time of the London #riots.

Fantastic planning @TfL and @MC_HighwaysEng to decide to close the #blackwalltunnel and #dartfordbridge on the same night. 4 hours to travel from Islington to Bexley. Muppets!! Let’s have some joined up thinking.

Vulnerable client cleared of assault following appeal against conviction at #snaresbrook crown ct. client told HHJ how the huge delays impacted his mental health. Client thanked by HHJ for explaining how “lives have come to a halt”. Rebecca Malczewski of @2HareCourt instructed.

Shocking that a young 17 year old facing a serious allegation involving a stabbing cannot be assessed by a child psychiatrist as so many now refuse to work at #legalaid rates. #youthjustice

Strong criticisms of police investigation at the end of a 5 day trial in which male of good character acquitted of sexual assault. Neelam Gomersall of @2harecourt instructed.

⁦@MoJGovUK⁩ & ⁦@HMCTSgovuk⁩ your hopeless management of the court estate illustrates perfectly the same underinvestment is the criminal justice system. A decaying system now at dangerous levels. Get a grip! #justice #courts standard.co.uk/news/london/c…

Case from Nov 22. Ric to trial in Jul. CTL already extended. Ptr 3 days b4 trial. All parties ready. Trial adj due to no crt time. Adj to Jan 24. Client still RIC. Trial brought forward to 4 sept. Ptr, all are ready. No trial again as no crt time. @MnstryOfJustice get a grip!

elderly client with sensory issues listed for ptph at Wood Grn CC. No legal aid so privately funded. Ptph ineffective due to @cps not serving indictment or any papers, despite allegations dating to 30+ yrs ago. Bench thumping from hhj but no sanction. Case adj #brokenjustice

Received my delivery from @WigAndPens today and couldn’t be more pleased. Great service. Great looking pen. Perfect gift.

The rest of this summer is now likely to consumed almost entirely by #ashes cricket. Can’t wait! #ENGvAUS

Jury unanimously acquits pro tennis coach of serious sexual assaults against 4 yo. Neelam Gomersall of @2HareCourt instructed by @MKLawSolicitors . Case involved complex legal argument regarding admissibility of hearsay evidence amid significant disclosure failings.