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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

I represented an 18 yr old who was issued a “superfine” of £10 K. Alleged breach of the Regs was on 2 May 2021. He had some mates around his house on a weekend night when his parents were away. More came than invited. Police called. They thought there were 30-40 indoors Thread

The Telegraph

@Telegraph

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🔴EXCLUSIVE: Two parties held in Downing Street as Queen and country mourned death of Prince Philip

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Well. It’s my parents’ diamond wedding anniversary. Can we give them a little twitter/X/social media hug? I promise to let them know! Pictured here on Saturday evening in lovely Lancashire.

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Eventually, after much stress, the FPN was withdrawn and substituted with an FPN of £200 (£100 if paid in 14 days). Family paid immediately and their nightmare ended. Much gratitude to @MerseyPolice on that occasion. Just another story of what was happening outside Downing St.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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His grandparents were going to pool their pensions to help pay. I worked (unpaid) for the family making written representations and then telephoning to persuade the police to withdraw the £10k FPN.Police who attended said he was “a lovely lad”. But nothing they could do.

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 months

Many of us worked pro bono on resentencing in Jamaica of death penalty cases after JCPC judgment: Watson v R (Jamaica) [2004] 3 WLR 841 -mandatory death penalty unconstitutional as it violated right not to be subjected to inhuman or degrading punishment.Keir was junior in case.

Harry Cole

@MrHarryCole

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Starmer worked for free as a lawyer to help scores of twisted killers around the world — including a monster who buried his two-year-old stepchild alive. Represented Jamaican who stabbed a 9 month year old baby — pro bono. No cab rank rule here

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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& outside.Regs: prohibition on organising gathering of more than 30 indoors. 18 yo v. remorseful. He was starting a career which might have closed to him if he hadn’t paid the FPN, then been taken to magistrates court & convicted (no appeal process)Neither he nor family had £10k.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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So- this morning I was waiting to be admitted into the Court of Appeal on a remote link. I was fully robed;all in black. A big case but I’m looking smart. “I’ll just open this Xmas card whilst I’m waiting “ I thought. Thanks friend for filling it with glitter. Ta daaa My Lord!

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 years

Did Dominic Cummings act "Responsibly and Legally"? (via Passle) by @Kirsty_Brimelow

Did Dominic Cummings act "Responsibly and Legally"? (via Passle)

Coronavirus has struck in different ways. As well as the devastation it has reaped in taking people's lives it has exposed an emasculated criminal justi...

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 years

I was asked by @thetimes to look at the first prosecution (& conviction) of a person being outside their home without reasonable excuse. It is a mess. She was prosecuted under the #CoronavirusAct Sch 21. She committed no offence under this Act. #dinou

Woman fined £660 for crime that ‘doesn’t exist’

Police have been accused of using the wrong law to prosecute a woman and fine her £660 in the first arrest on the railways under the lockdown.Marie Dinou, 41, from York, was arrested and fined after...

www.thetimes.co.uk

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

11 months

Merely suggested that @GMB should invite a barrister who actually practises in criminal law to discuss abortion case; rather than platform general personal opinions of a family law barrister. Result👇🏽 Am happy with it.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

3 years

I am looking forward to sitting in the High Court. Kirsty Brimelow QC appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge | Doughty Street Chambers

Kirsty Brimelow QC appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge

Chambers is pleased to announce that Kirsty Brimelow QC has been appointed a Deputy High Court Judge. Her appointment will take effect on 1st October 2021.

www.doughtystreet.co.uk

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

Meanwhile around the rest of the country.

Family's hell as teen gets £10k covid fine as No 10 staff partied

The grandparents of the 'lovely lad' had planned to pool their pensions to pay the fine

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

I have been completely humbled at the number of people interested in this story and so strongly engaged in the concepts of justice, law and fairness. I will try and reply to the comments. But thank you.

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 years

The police announced that the conviction will be quashed. Take a bow @fariha54 @thetimes She pursued @BTP to disclose the charge so I could see there had been unlawful conviction.Thank you twitter for concern at the wrongful criminalisation of a person; even in times of crisis.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 years

Appears a shift to acceptance of illegality of stopping students from leaving.🔽 Power of social media & ⁦ @AdamWagner1 ⁩ MMU lockdown students 'can't be stopped from leaving' but should 'do the right thing' - Manchester Evening News

MMU students 'can't be stopped from leaving' but are urged 'to do right thing'

Around 1,500 students have been told not to leave their accommodation - but Greater Manchester Police have said they will not be preventing them

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

3 years

The fines have been withdrawn but there is not & has never been a restriction on where exercise is taken.This was an error by ⁦ @DerbysPolice ⁩ in March 2020.Panels need to be set up to review all FPNs. Derbyshire police could lead the way & be the 1st

Derbyshire police withdraw two women's £200 fines for lockdown walk

Force apologises to women who were penalised for travelling five miles from their homes for exercise

www.theguardian.com

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

9 months

And the result of calling out ill-informed & incorrect commentary on Criminal legal aid- as Chair of the Criminal Bar Association- is this response. I remain available to dispense facts if there is an appetite. @GBNEWS @SBarrettBar

Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

9 months

Stephen - this is total nonsense about criminal legal aid. Eg: A defendant doesn’t “maximise spend” A judge doesn’t control legal aid AGFS fees. It might be well intentioned but why comment on an area where you have no knowledge? @SBarrettBar @GBNEWS Who benefits?

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 years

Great to see @BarHumanRights seeking to hold #china to account for human rights violations; & @bricksilk taking the lawyers’ work to the government. #bhrc consists of barristers of England & Wales working pro bono to support human rights around the world.

David Anderson

@bricksilk

4 years

These are the six questions I have tabled in @UKHouseofLords , picking up on this week’s @BarHumanRights recommendations to HMG on international options to investigate the situation of the Uighurs: .

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

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Stephen - this is total nonsense about criminal legal aid. Eg: A defendant doesn’t “maximise spend” A judge doesn’t control legal aid AGFS fees. It might be well intentioned but why comment on an area where you have no knowledge? @SBarrettBar @GBNEWS Who benefits?

GB News

@GBNEWS

9 months

‘It does look as though the individual involved has clearly tried to maximise the spend.’ Barrister Steven Barrett joins @PatrickChristys to discuss the £100k provided to David Amess’ killer Ali Harbi Ali in legal aid. 🖥 GB News on YouTube

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

Lots of yellow red ribbons with “free Assange” outside Belmarsh prison. Caught my eye on my stroll away from Woolwich crown court today. Definitely makes this ugly road intersection more interesting.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 years

Thread: #cummings talks about “rules”. There is law & guidance. The law, at that time, prohibited leaving the place where you live without reasonable excuse. (Reg 6(1)) Nothing in law on “exceptional circumstances” with children 1/6

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 years

Thread Will update blog . Summary of Durham police conclusion is that Dominic Cummings broke the law when he drove to/from Barnard Castle. It’s a confusingly worded statement but they are clear that if he had been stopped on that journey the officer would likely have advised 1/3

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

The latest statistics (2020-2021):barristers specialising in criminal law has declined by 10%. In one year.This acceleration of barristers leaving criminal law will continue.Unless there is a substantial immediate uplift in fees. Action of no returns starts today. #action4justice

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

3 years

Leaving court today the usher asked if I had left a bottle of water. I asked her if I could leave it in the court for tomorrow. She said “I’ll put it in the fridge for you.” #northernhospitality #bolton

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

1 year

This is a protest document. And by the reaction, an effective one. The names include academics, solicitors, retired barristers and barristers who don’t practise in crime at all & are not on the CPS panel. They are not able to prosecute.

Some lawyers vow to not prosecute climate activists

More than 120 lawyers vow to not act against activists from Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 months

Starmer in “lawyer writes book on law” scandal. Remember it as an excellent practical guide with á foreword by a Lord Justice of Appeal. What has happened to grown up politics?

Tom Harwood

@tomhfh

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Sunak waves a textbook Keir Starmer once wrote, reading out its title: "European Human Rights Law by Keir Starmer". Starmer brands the stunt "Utterly pathetic nonsense". #PMQs

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

1 year

What is going on with barristers on twitter? If we comment outside our specialism, don’t we have a responsibility to the public make it clear. Being a barrister isn’t a magic cloak that gives expertise on all areas of law. Views?

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

Thank you for the gift of traditional Maldivian dress. I don’t wear it as well as a Maldivian but I appreciated the gift. #maldives

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 years

The conviction was quashed. But it appears: she was detained (unlawfully)in police cells for 2 nights; tried in her absence -she did not speak in court (abuse of process ),denied important fair trial rights(basic!)Appears DJ read papers, convicted & sentenced with woman in cells

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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@AdrianYalland @Bren4Bassetlaw It also was following the Privy Council judgment in Lambert Watson which meant all JA death penalty cases had to be resentenced. The mandatory death penalty was ruled unconstitutional. I soent a couple of months in Jamaica working pro bono alongside local lawyers.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

1 year

DPP announces pros barristers fees will increase to achieve parity with the defence; hard fought for by CBA alongside CPS Bar Council. The CBA already is working on the detail alongside the CPS. @TheCriminalBar

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

We’d rather be in court. But this action by barristers is a last resort to focus and stabilise a collapsing criminal justice system.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

6 years

I’m in the Court of Appeal tomorrow appealing the sentences of imprisonment imposed upon three men at Preston Crown Court for peaceful protest against fracking on Preston New Road #Lancashire #fracking #Peacefulprotest #FreedomofExpression #Cuadrilla

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

9 months

It’s my birthday. A reflection: It’s been a privilege to serve the Criminal Bar. It’s been tough, fascinating & I’ve given it my all. The photo sums up a year of politics & also unexpected joys. I’d been invited to the AG’s breakfast & it was at no.10!Hold the light moments! X

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 months

Mr. Barrett provides a good demonstration of the flaws in legal commentary when the commentary is from a chancery barrister speaking on criminal law from a political position.

Roddy Dunlop KC

@RoddyQC

4 months

I’m sorry, but this is ludicrous posturing from the “yes I’m a Tory councillor but I only do law” Mr Barrett. Absent knowledge of the problem, and none has been suggested, what was Starmer meant to do? He’s not a savant.

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

3 years

So tier 4? It is announced the day after Parliament goes into recess and avoids scrutiny. Whilst these are difficult policy decisions, the repeated chaotic, last minute panic government - reaching for emergency procedures when there could be some planning- is damaging for society

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 years

Anyone seen the amended Regulations allowing pubs to open tomorrow?How can people be expected to know what is criminal behaviour when the law changes are hidden until the last minute?Laws must be clear & accessible. Announcements by @MattHancock & @BorisJohnson do not change laws

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 months

Very sad news. She was deservedly a very well respected Judge. She sticks in my mind as someone I met within the legal profession who was decent, kind and supportive.

The Times & The Sunday Times

News and opinion from The Times & The Sunday Times

www.thetimes.co.uk

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

6 months

“Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he will hold the chief of the Met Police "accountable" for allowing a pro-Palestinian demonstration to go ahead on Armistice Day.” Sky News 👇 The police do not report to the PM. That would be a police state.

Sky News

@SkyNews

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"My view is that these marches are disrespectful." Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he will hold the chief of the Met Police "accountable" for allowing a pro-Palestinian demonstration to go ahead on Armistice Day. Latest: 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602 and YT

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

3 years

#NewProfilePic

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

3 years

So I just received a call with an automated voice saying that there was an arrest warrant out for me from HMRC. It was an obvious scam. I followed through to waste the bogus HMRC person’s time & stop her scamming others for some minutes; until she realised & hung up. Beware!

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

3 years

I have been appointed to represent @MohamedNasheed in the ongoing investigation into the assassination attempt against him in May 2021. #maldives

People's Majlis

@mvpeoplesmajlis

3 years

Speaker of the Peoples’ Majlis President @MohamedNasheed appoints British QC to represent him and examine and work alongside the criminal investigation into the terrorist attack against him in the Maldives. 📃 Press Release:

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 years

Also, the PM upheld Dominic Cummings’s actions: “followed the instincts of every father & every parent”. All over the country people painfully have had to act against those instincts to comply with emergency laws & government guidance. @BorisJohnson #cummings

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

3 years

Would be useful for @metpoliceuk to issue clarification to people as to police powers/lack of powers of arrest under COVID emergency laws.Also politicians: reflect that conflating laws with guidance/crackdown type policing creates opportunity for the worst crime. #SarahEverad

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

It is a privilege to lead @TheCriminalBar And congratulations to Tana Adkin QC who is our new Vice Chair. #action4justice

Announcement of new Chair and Vice Chair of the CBA - 01.09.22 - Criminal Bar Association

On 1st September 2022, Kirsty Brimelow QC took up her elected position as Chair of the CBA, having served a […]

www.criminalbar.com

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

Lord Chancellor sent a recorded message. It was greeted with absolute silence at its conclusion. There was no appetite for even a polite handclap. There remains no inclination from Lord Chancellor to meet either Chair/Vice Chair @TheCriminalBar or Chair @thebarcouncil #BarConf

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

8 months

After giving my all to the criminal bar, as Vice-Chair & Chair of the CBA, I needed some time to rebalance & reclaim living outside serving the Criminal Bar. Although a privilege, I needed a break. Recovery is in the beauty, energy and magic of Japan. Mount Fuji stretching.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

Important legal success. Huge thanks for work of ⁦ @Mishcon_de_Reya ⁩ and crack barrister team Tom de la Mare QC, ⁦ @TomRHickman ⁩ QC, ⁦ @FaiselSadiq ⁩ and Celia Rooney. We were right not to accept what we were told and to keep going back.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

Morning all. Another Monday.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

Just completed our Heads of Chambers’ meeting where we discussed the ongoing action. Views now being expressed by many barristers nationally- in face of irrational intransigence of govt- are to escalate and stop work in the courts altogether.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

Thank you to @bbc5live for having me on to speak on barristers’ action. An immediate increase to legal aid could be funded by the £240 million saved by government on legal aid in pandemic. In fact, it’d pay the required 25% increase over the next 4 years. #action4justice

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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Sentencing remarks in “abortion case”. Always encourage twitter barristers to read facts and reasoning before commenting and also be aware that an appeal might be pending. Particularly in cases which will stir strong feelings.

R -v- Foster - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

At Stoke on Trent Crown Court 12 June 2023 Between: R -v- Carla Foster Sentencing remarks of Mr Justice Pepperall

www.judiciary.uk

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

“I earned more as a barista than I do as a barrister”

James Rossiter

@JamesDRossiter

2 years

“I earned more as a barista than I do as a barrister” Young criminal barristers who prosecute and defend 4the public Tell @thetimes why #Action4Justice Is 4thePublic Walk out next week by today’s @TheYoungCBA @TheCriminalBar Young and old North South East West No tomorrow

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

Thanks @RobbieRinder #action4justice

Good Morning Britain

@GMB

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'This is freedom!' - @RobbieRinder 'It's the ones that are doing legal aid, that are serving the system that are not even getting minimum wage.' - @kategarraway Barristers have voted to go on an all-out strike in England & Wales as part of a row with the Govt over jobs & pay.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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Following reps I made on behalf of @TheCriminalBar I thank the Recorder of Winchester for withdrawing the 5 Jan direction & replacing it:new direction removes requirement for advocates to provide proof of LTF COVID +ve. Focus is on remote applications where dfts are COVID +ve.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

3 months

Over 8 years I’ve been part of pushing for accountability for #1988massacre in Iran. Today, questioning some survivors who still suffer until they get truth & justice. W UN special procedures, Judge Schomburg, @kevinjonheller Tahar Boumedra & other brilliant human rights experts

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

6 years

Good to be chairing/speaking at a packed event in @HouseofCommons on #women ’s rights and #Iran . At least 82 women have been executed under tenure of “moderate” #Rouhani

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

In chambers. Biscuit tin is empty. Disaster.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

I started pupillage in 1992 but this article strikes a chord with me. The letters responding to my pupillage/tenancy applications were addressed using only surname (as was the practice). Dear Brimelow It was hard to be a woman barrister. It still is.

'I was groped in the lift at my chambers... so why didn't I complain?'

Wendy Joseph QC looks back at being a young female judge in a male-dominated world. UK-based judge says in 1976 she watched her male peers being offered permanent positions

www.dailymail.co.uk

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 years

Contact @PippaWoodrow or myself at Doughty Street chambers or @BigBrotherWatch or @netpol or @libertyhq if you have been issued with a fixed penalty notice which you think is unfair. It is understood that people can ill afford to pay fines & the law should apply justly.

Sebastien Ash

@SebastienAsh

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@Kirsty_Brimelow of Doughty St Chambers told us: "If Mr Cummings' actions amounted to a 'reasonable excuse', including his test drive or day trip, how does this affect those convicted who might have put forward similar reasons?"

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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Except 1. It isn’t actually £7000. Junior barristers earning £12200 a year see increase of £1830. £152 p mth 2. It won’t be received on September 2022;more like 2024/2025 Govt so far has refused to apply 15% to the 58000 case backlog. 3. Previous slashes to legal aid of 28%

Dominic Raab

@DominicRaab

2 years

Criminal barristers will receive a 15 per cent fee rise from September, meaning the typical barrister will earn £7,000 more per year. This is part of the £135 million extra we are investing in legal aid to build a sustainable system for years to come.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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I stayed overnight in a hotel as at Newcastle Crown court. I travelled light;just took my Q.C. jacket. And it was cold & so I wore it to breakfast. At the buffet a woman apologised for putting a croissant in the toaster. Puzzled. Ah-she thought I worked there. “No problem” I said

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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Another refusal 2 extend custody time limits R v Magezi Leicester CC “. There is no evidence before me that the State has been able to fund the criminal justice system adequately to enable the courts to run effectively, in terms of having sufficient advocates, judges & recorders”

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 years

So - here is our guide to the two Coronavirus laws. Brilliant working with @pippawoodrow Off for a lie down. #coronaviruslaw #lockdownlaw #police Guide to Coronavirus Offences. Help for the public, police and lawyers ( #coronavirusact #coronavirussupport

Guide to Coronavirus Offences. Help for the public, police and lawyers (via Passle)

Recent weeks have seen a concerning trend of police overreach and casual criminalisation, often of young or other potentially vulnerable people, under t...

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 years

I & @PippaWoodrow are joining w @netpol @BigBrotherWatch @libertyhq & others to push for a review of all FPNs issued.Even before the extraordinary support by @MattHancock of Cummings’ actions, we considered that many have been wrongly issued & wrote to Chair @PoliceChiefs ⬇️

Netpol

@netpol

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If you have been issued with a coronavirus fixed penalty fine and would be prepared to share the details with us, we would be very grateful to hear from you as soon as possible

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

4 years

Whilst agreeing with the approach of @DurhamPolice not to enforce, it is not the approach that has been applied to people up and down the country. Enforcement has been used quickly against members of the public when it should not have been. All FPNs require review. @MattHancock

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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Just seen clerks across England & Wales trying to find prosecutors for 4 trials of sexual offences (4 different courts). Relentless cutting of funding to criminal law barristers resulted in 1/4 junior bar having left criminal law & 46% QCs having left criminal law. @DominicRaab

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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A few thoughts from me on the importance of peaceful protest and the proposed restrictions in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. #HumanRights If the government cares about freedom of expression, why is it passing the police and crime bill? |

If the government cares about freedom of expression, why is it passing the police and crime bill? |...

The new legislation would crush the principle of policing by consent in the UK and stifle democratic change, says the QC and barrister Kirsty Brimelow

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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This may seem a vain repost, but decency and kindness so helps a time of endurance. I did not flinch outwardly and fought for for the criminal bar. But personal attacks always hurt. Thank you @LiamWalker_7

Liam Walker KC

@LiamWalker_7

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Kirsty Brimelow KC has been magnificent as chair of the @TheCriminalBar She delivered during the most tumultuous period. All of the criminal bar are in indebted to her for her work. Thank you @Kirsty_Brimelow

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I'm commenting in @thetimes today on the £10,000 super fine. They're issued without means testing; a person who cannot afford (most) has no option but to go to court. Why has noone(in 8 months) set up an appeal system for all FPNs (plus scrap £10k FPN)

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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Estoy observando el juicio de Santiago Uribe, el hermano de ex-presidente Alvaro Uribe, en nombre de ⁦ @BarHumanRights ⁩ . El es acusado de un asesinato y de participar en el grupo Paramiltary los 12 Apóstoles. #Medellin #Colombia #derechoshumanos ⁦ @DoughtyStIntl ⁩

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Meeting with President Solih today in Male’ in relation to acts of terrorism against⁦ the people of the Maldives and my client the Speaker & former President @MohamedNasheed ⁩ and the attempted assassination of Mohamed Nasheed on 6 May 2021. #maldives

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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With UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran @JavaidRehman Taking testimonies on the #1988massacre in Iran.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

1. These aren’t defences to offence of rape. 3. Lots to discuss about sexual offences in courts but Dr. P has never defended or prosecuted a rape case. Why not make clear no legal content & not a criminal barrister? (She did great work on FGM) But 👇🏽nonsense @DrProudman

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

3 years

Every single prosecution under Coronavirus Act was found to be 'unlawful' via @MetroUK

Every single prosecution under Coronavirus Act was found to be 'unlawful'

Kirsty Brimelow QC gives evidence to the Human Rights Committee on the Government's response to covid-19 and the human rights implications of long lockdown

metro.co.uk

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

6 years

And they are out of prison #fracking #FrackFreeThree #preston #Lancashire

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

7 months

On our way to the Opening of the Legal Year. With wonderful lady KCs. With Katy Thorne KC, Chair of @WomenInCrimLaw Tana Adkin KC, Chair of @TheCriminalBar #openinglegalyear

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

8 years

I was honoured speaking alongside so many amazing women. #IWD2016 #Iran

Women's Committee NCRI

@womenncri

8 years

We will not tolerate denying women their rights in the guise of religion or any other guise #IWD2016 #Iran

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

Thank you for the invite onto @BBCr4today today at 6.50am Speaking on barristers’ action in not attending courts today and tomorrow. #action4justice

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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From family of a pregnant woman who repeatedly had been refused bail. I was brought in to try again. II relied on recommendations since baby Aisha Cleary’s death & high risk categorisation of prisons for pregnant women.Successful. Unexpected reminder of why I’m a barrister.

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

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I am delighted & honoured to be elected to Vice Chair of @TheCriminalBar & look forward to working with @JoSidhuQC Thank you to those who voted for me & to those who voted. I will work hard for all.Congrats @NaritaBahra for courage standing in election. I promise to be fearless

James Rossiter

@JamesDRossiter

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“Kirsty Brimelow QC @Kirsty_Brimelow has been elected to the position of Vice Chair @TheCriminalBar as of 1st September 2021. We congratulate Kirsty who will provide strong support to Jo Sidhu QC @JoSidhuQC when he takes over as Chair at the same time.”

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My comment piece on @ukhomeoffice toxic approach to rights of asylum seekers & its misleading video complaining about “activist lawyers” & EU law (spoiler: “activist lawyers” =fulfil professional duty to client & Conservatives lobbied for this EU law)

Asylum seekers should be given protections we are all entitled to expect

We have become desensitised to refugees arriving on the shores of Britain clinging to the wreckage of a boat. Increasingly, it seems that the rule of law is becoming part of the same wreckage. David...

www.thetimes.co.uk

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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Representing @GreenpeaceUK being prosecuted by Marine Management Organisation for dropping natural granite rocks to stop destruction of sea bed by bottom trawling in marine preservation area (Brighton Offshore). @The_MMO Ruling on legal argument to stop case in January #cop26

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Today I have been questioning those who survived the #1988massacre in Iran; gathering evidence before the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran & the Chair-Rapporteur, UN Working Group on Enforced Disappearances. #CrimesAgainstHumanity #geneva

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

I enjoyed taking part in this programme with the brilliant thinker who is @RoryStewartUK It caused me to pause and think about what I do in court and how I might be using ancient techniques without realising.

Rory Stewart

@RoryStewartUK

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1. Arguments divide us + shatter societies. 2. But arguments are - paradoxically - the only way to save democracy. 3. Humans need to rediscover how to argue truthfully + well - and how to listen too. Tuesday 19 July at 9am on ⁦ @BBCRadio4 ⁩ -

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Kirsty Brimelow KC

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And criminal law barristers - from 11 April, don’t hesitate to contact us at @TheCriminalBar We are here for you. We can no longer walk over the frayed floors of the courts, avert our eyes from the stained walls and from the departing backs of our colleagues from criminal law.

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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No power to issue a FPN unless there might be an offence under Regs (LAW not guidance).No law prohibiting travel to exercise. FPN issue appears unlawful. + police brought the women into contact with more people(themselves) @DerbyPol #anyanswers @BBCRadio4

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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"They took my brother, 16 yrs old" "Later told he was severely tortured & executed" #childrights #Iran #1988massacre

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Very sorry to hear of Betty Boothroyd’s passing. I met her in recent years as she threw he strong voice and energy (she was only late 80s/early 90s) behind getting justice for those killed by Iran in the #1988massacre She was warm & formidable, brave & kind. RIP. #BettyBoothroyd

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Why the government was wrong not to repeal Schedule 21 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 - it's not required and only has been used unlawfully. My reflections in a recent interview with @spikedonline @SteveBakerHW @Keir_Starmer @RobertBuckland @EdwardJDavey

‘The Coronavirus Act has never been lawfully used’

Kirsty Brimelow QC tells spiked about the abuse of Covid laws by the authorities.

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Baroness Eaton calls upon U.K. govt to condemn #1988massacre as #crimeagainsthumanity #iran

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"My uncle executed Evin prison after fingernails pulled out & skin burned" Then executed. #1988massacre #iran

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Whilst we may empathise with difficult decisions,Cummings’s spin on guidance to justify driving across country, when so many have made heart-wrenching sacrifices in following what the govt main message,drains sympathy.And Cummings made the journey when infected with COVID-19 6/6

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@ahuntbrumlaw @AdamWagner1 Fact specific. If students were not allowed to leave then they can look at legal action vs @ManMetUni & @ManCityCouncil

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Goodnight Cambridge. A walk after court. A look up to the sky. And life is pretty good.

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Enforcement should be last resort. This type of draconian action by police batters any remaining trust. People can ill afford fines during this time. Regs must fulfil the purpose of preventing the spread of the disease. They are not to be used as a revenue collecting exercise.

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@ewansomerville

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A takeaway owner has been fined £1,000 by police for serving a single customer food FOUR minutes after the 10pm curfew

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There should be silence from counsel when other counsel “has the floor”. Also applicable to U.K. Whispering back & forth between counsel, sighs, mutterings & head shakes have crept into crim trials in Eng/Wales.Whether other counsel can deal with it, it looks & is unprofessional

Alexander Chandler KC FCIArb

@familybrief

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Barristers behaving badly: I’ve not read criticism of counsel like this before in a judgment, or such a clear expression of professional standards Thanks to @Ali__B for pointing out this interesting Canadian case

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With Betty Boothroyd- first and (so far) only woman Speaker of the House of Commons. Also with Struan Stevenson, former MEP. I chaired a conference in Portcullis House on women’s rights in Iran. I’m now about to head to Kazakhstan. #lawyerslife #internationallaw #humanrights

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

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A privilege to chair an early #IWD2020 event on the oppression & suppression of women & girls in #Iran . And what a pleasure to meet Baroness Boothroyd the only woman to have served as Speaker. Here also with erudite panelist, former MEP Struan Stevenson #womensrights #London

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