Bharat Malkani
@bmalkani.bsky.social
Law academic @CardiffLaw. Racial justice; miscarriages of justice; criminal justice. With a smattering of human rights
Latest book: "Racial justice and the limits of law" https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/racial-justice-and-the-limits-of-law
Latest book: "Racial justice and the limits of law" https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/racial-justice-and-the-limits-of-law
I'm a legal refugee in Britain. So why am I always being treated like a criminal? | Ayman Alhussein www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I'm a legal refugee in Britain. So why am I always being treated like a criminal? | Ayman Alhussein
I’ve met wonderful people here who make me feel that I belong – but there are now many who see asylum seekers as an easy political target, says film-maker Ayman Alhussein
www.theguardian.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:42 AM
I'm a legal refugee in Britain. So why am I always being treated like a criminal? | Ayman Alhussein www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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What?? No! But I thought they were just legitimately concerned mums & dads, not like the rotten terrorists holding up bits of card saying "genocide's bad"
Exposed: the neo-Nazis who are organising the Epping, Essex anti-immigrant protests
Epping hotel anti-migrant protests were organised by members of Neo-Nazi groups
Two members of the Homeland Party have been identified as administrators of the Facebook group organising the protests
www.independent.co.uk
July 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
What?? No! But I thought they were just legitimately concerned mums & dads, not like the rotten terrorists holding up bits of card saying "genocide's bad"
A really important piece by @shattenstone.bsky.social on Kevin Nunn's case. My students are always shocked by this: www.theguardian.com/law/ng-inter...
Kevin Nunn has spent 20 years in prison for a horrifying murder. Was he wrongly convicted?
In a case full of surprising scenarios, the time and place of the murder were never established, and Nunn was found guilty despite a lack of forensic evidence. He is still maintaining his innocence, b...
www.theguardian.com
July 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A really important piece by @shattenstone.bsky.social on Kevin Nunn's case. My students are always shocked by this: www.theguardian.com/law/ng-inter...
Thanks to @folukeifejola.bsky.social for this kind review of my book: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Racial Justice and the Limits of Law By Bharat Malkani, Bristol: Bristol University Press, 2024, 182 pp., £19.99
Click on the article title to read more.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
July 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Thanks to @folukeifejola.bsky.social for this kind review of my book: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Very gutted to be missing this, ironically because I have essays to mark on my Miscarriages of Justice module...
🚨 A reminder that Understanding Miscarriages of Justice is *next Wednesday* @qmul.ac.uk with speakers from Appeal, @we-are-appeal.bsky.social, the Post Office scandal ( @rebeccakhelm.bsky.social @richardmoorhead.bsky.social), the Law Commission, and many others 🚨 ⬇️ docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Understanding Miscarriages of Justice at 25 PROGRAMME.docx
Understanding Miscarriages of Justice at 25 28 May 2025 at Queen Mary, Lincoln’s Inn’s Fields, Room 3.1 Registration link: https://forms.gle/RaA9iSSFc1mmqazU9 9am Coffee/registration 9.25 am Welco...
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May 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Very gutted to be missing this, ironically because I have essays to mark on my Miscarriages of Justice module...
38 years in prison, before the Court of Appeal decides that DNA evidence renders his conviction unsafe. This is an astonishing turn of events, but Peter Sullivan now has to navigate a return to 'free' society, after 38 yrs. www.itv.com/news/granada...
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May 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
38 years in prison, before the Court of Appeal decides that DNA evidence renders his conviction unsafe. This is an astonishing turn of events, but Peter Sullivan now has to navigate a return to 'free' society, after 38 yrs. www.itv.com/news/granada...
The White Paper is horrendous, but it's worth saying this: international students past, present, and future, your lecturers welcome you and value you.
May 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The White Paper is horrendous, but it's worth saying this: international students past, present, and future, your lecturers welcome you and value you.
Really important thread by @gemabbott.bsky.social of @thehowardleague.bsky.social on use of fource in adult prisons. This is the Government's OWN research that lays bare racial discrimination in use of force and use of PAVA spray.
🧵 Yesterday Govt published an evaluation of the use of force - including PAVA spray - in adult prisons from 2018 to 2023
It shows - starkly - the fact that you are significantly more likely to have force used against you in prison if you are Black than white
It shows - starkly - the fact that you are significantly more likely to have force used against you in prison if you are Black than white
April 25, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Really important thread by @gemabbott.bsky.social of @thehowardleague.bsky.social on use of fource in adult prisons. This is the Government's OWN research that lays bare racial discrimination in use of force and use of PAVA spray.
Some excellent research on a topic that is really difficult to shed light on, by @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Who are the death row executioners? Disgraced doctors, suspended nurses and drunk drivers
These are just the US executioners we know. But they are a chilling indication of the executioners we don’t know
www.theguardian.com
April 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Some excellent research on a topic that is really difficult to shed light on, by @corinnabarrettlain.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Good to see @reprievehq.bsky.social taking on this case: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m.... The principles underpinning extradition law should absolutely be extended to these types of cases (I've written about this before: www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap/e...)
Kenyan man who spent decade on death row sues London police for role in wrongful conviction
New emails reveal ‘panic’ inside the Home Office at the case of Ali Kololo, who was wrongly imprisoned for the 2011 murder of British tourist David Tebbutt
www.theguardian.com
March 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Good to see @reprievehq.bsky.social taking on this case: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m.... The principles underpinning extradition law should absolutely be extended to these types of cases (I've written about this before: www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap/e...)
Some thoughts on Amir Tataloo's death sentence in Iran, and Turkey's role in it blogs.law.ox.ac.uk/death-penalt...
Turkish complicity in the Iranian death penalty: The case of Amir Tataloo
blogs.law.ox.ac.uk
February 20, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Some thoughts on Amir Tataloo's death sentence in Iran, and Turkey's role in it blogs.law.ox.ac.uk/death-penalt...
Money and time that should have been spent on investigating claims of wrongful conviction: www.theguardian.com/law/2025/feb...
CCRC chief spent public funds on luxury hotels for business courses in France
Exclusive: Justice watchdog’s Karen Kneller enrolled on courses advertised for thousands of pounds at Insead, where CCRC’s then chair held roles
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Money and time that should have been spent on investigating claims of wrongful conviction: www.theguardian.com/law/2025/feb...
This is one of the most moving things I've ever read: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I tried to save your young life in a Gaza hospital. Now your face haunts me | Seema Jilani
The first time you came into my hospital, shards of glass shredding your tiny body, I saved you. The second time I failed, says paediatric specialist Seema Jilani
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This is one of the most moving things I've ever read: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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🔥 Race and Justice Seminar 2025🔥
RACIAL JUSTICE AND THE LIMITS OF LAW
📡Dr Bharat Malkani
🚨Thursday 23rd January 12:00-13:30
🖱️Registration link: www.eventbrite.com/e/racial-jus...
RACIAL JUSTICE AND THE LIMITS OF LAW
📡Dr Bharat Malkani
🚨Thursday 23rd January 12:00-13:30
🖱️Registration link: www.eventbrite.com/e/racial-jus...
January 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
🔥 Race and Justice Seminar 2025🔥
RACIAL JUSTICE AND THE LIMITS OF LAW
📡Dr Bharat Malkani
🚨Thursday 23rd January 12:00-13:30
🖱️Registration link: www.eventbrite.com/e/racial-jus...
RACIAL JUSTICE AND THE LIMITS OF LAW
📡Dr Bharat Malkani
🚨Thursday 23rd January 12:00-13:30
🖱️Registration link: www.eventbrite.com/e/racial-jus...
Marth S. Jones is the authority on birthright citizenship, so if you're wondering what that executive order is all about, read this thread:
On birthright citizenship, lots of hot takes here. Mine, it has been simmering near a boil for more than a decade.
January 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Marth S. Jones is the authority on birthright citizenship, so if you're wondering what that executive order is all about, read this thread:
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CFP: UNDERSTANDING MISCARRIAGES OF JUSTICE - One Day Conference 28 May @qmul.ac.uk.
How and why do miscarriages of justice happen and what do we understand and learn (or not) from them?
We welcome submissions on any relevant topics, such as #PostOffice #CCRC, #SJP
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
How and why do miscarriages of justice happen and what do we understand and learn (or not) from them?
We welcome submissions on any relevant topics, such as #PostOffice #CCRC, #SJP
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
January 16, 2025 at 9:21 AM
CFP: UNDERSTANDING MISCARRIAGES OF JUSTICE - One Day Conference 28 May @qmul.ac.uk.
How and why do miscarriages of justice happen and what do we understand and learn (or not) from them?
We welcome submissions on any relevant topics, such as #PostOffice #CCRC, #SJP
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
How and why do miscarriages of justice happen and what do we understand and learn (or not) from them?
We welcome submissions on any relevant topics, such as #PostOffice #CCRC, #SJP
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
I'm looking forward to speaking about my book, Racial Justice and the Limits of Law:
Thursday 23rd January, 12.00-13.30
Online, register at www.eventbrite.com/e/racial-jus...
Thursday 23rd January, 12.00-13.30
Online, register at www.eventbrite.com/e/racial-jus...
January 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
I'm looking forward to speaking about my book, Racial Justice and the Limits of Law:
Thursday 23rd January, 12.00-13.30
Online, register at www.eventbrite.com/e/racial-jus...
Thursday 23rd January, 12.00-13.30
Online, register at www.eventbrite.com/e/racial-jus...
I'm very much looking forward to reading this. If you've not read @lucygobag.bsky.social previous book, When the Dust Settles, I highly recommend it
January 10, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I'm very much looking forward to reading this. If you've not read @lucygobag.bsky.social previous book, When the Dust Settles, I highly recommend it
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Louise Haigh case speaks volumes about our inability to let people rehabilitate - she did something stupid & criminal years ago, pleaded guilty, got lowest court sanction & moved on in her life. Her criminal record no longer appears on basic DBS checks but will do on Enhanced www.fairchecks.org.uk
Home - #FairChecks
A fresh start for the criminal records system We’re fighting to ensure that people with criminal records have a fair chance to find work and fulfil their potential. Will you join us? SIGN UP Sign the ...
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November 29, 2024 at 6:28 AM
Louise Haigh case speaks volumes about our inability to let people rehabilitate - she did something stupid & criminal years ago, pleaded guilty, got lowest court sanction & moved on in her life. Her criminal record no longer appears on basic DBS checks but will do on Enhanced www.fairchecks.org.uk
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Feminist Legal Studies (FLS) is now on Bluesky. FLS is committed to an international and interdisciplinary perspective and to the promotion of feminist work in all areas of law, legal theory and legal practice. We publish material in a range of formats. Follow us! link.springer.com/journal/10691
Feminist Legal Studies
Feminist Legal Studies is committed to an international perspective and to the promotion of feminist work in all areas of law, legal theory and legal ...
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November 22, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Feminist Legal Studies (FLS) is now on Bluesky. FLS is committed to an international and interdisciplinary perspective and to the promotion of feminist work in all areas of law, legal theory and legal practice. We publish material in a range of formats. Follow us! link.springer.com/journal/10691
This will definitely be worth a listen - I'm really looking forward to working with @janjengba.bsky.social and @jengba.bsky.social on the Westminster Commission
Me & Joe (#Cleeshay) managed to get to the #BBC Studios very early this morning to record an interview on #jointenterprise & the #WestminsterCommission & we got the FLD Report in there too. It goes out on Radio 4 tomorrow at 3pm. #LawShow so please give it a listen. @jengba.bsky.social
November 26, 2024 at 3:56 PM
This will definitely be worth a listen - I'm really looking forward to working with @janjengba.bsky.social and @jengba.bsky.social on the Westminster Commission
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The Home Affairs Committee is holding an inquiry focused on the policing response to the disorder this summer: call for evidence
committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
November 18, 2024 at 5:04 PM
The Home Affairs Committee is holding an inquiry focused on the policing response to the disorder this summer: call for evidence
committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
I would say the three most important words are "Listen to Lucy" @lucygobag.bsky.social
The three most important words this winter, to try and get you and your kin through, is “help isn’t coming”*
November 15, 2024 at 9:37 AM
I would say the three most important words are "Listen to Lucy" @lucygobag.bsky.social
London bound tomorrow to launch the Westminster Commission on Joint Enterprise. More information here: www.thejusticegap.com/parliamentar... Please get in touch if interested
Parliamentary inquiry into the controversial joint enterprise law to begin work – The Justice Gap
www.thejusticegap.com
November 11, 2024 at 9:50 AM
London bound tomorrow to launch the Westminster Commission on Joint Enterprise. More information here: www.thejusticegap.com/parliamentar... Please get in touch if interested
Book launch tomorrow: looking forward to speaking about Racial Justice and the Limits of Law, hosted by Geneva Graduate Centre, online at 12-1pm UK time (1-2pm Geneva time) More details here: www.graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...
Book Launch: Racial Justice and the Limits of Law | IHEID
Join us for our next virtual book launch where Bharat Malkaniwill present his new book: ‘Racial Justice and the Limits of Law’
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November 5, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Book launch tomorrow: looking forward to speaking about Racial Justice and the Limits of Law, hosted by Geneva Graduate Centre, online at 12-1pm UK time (1-2pm Geneva time) More details here: www.graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...