Jane Furniss
@mjanef.bsky.social
Non Exec @ Supreme Court; former Trustee @Cumberland Lodge; mentor. Supporter of Overgate Hospice, Streetwise Opera, Sophie Hayes Foundation
Posts about things I care about or make me smile & photos of Yorkshire & London
Posts about things I care about or make me smile & photos of Yorkshire & London
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Sir James Munby, former president of the High Court family division, died on New Year’s Day. He was 77.
“That he chose to spend the greater part of his career in family law was of great and long-lasting benefit," his successor Sir Andrew McFarlane said.
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“That he chose to spend the greater part of his career in family law was of great and long-lasting benefit," his successor Sir Andrew McFarlane said.
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Sir James Munby
Former senior family judge dies at 77
rozenberg.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Sir James Munby, former president of the High Court family division, died on New Year’s Day. He was 77.
“That he chose to spend the greater part of his career in family law was of great and long-lasting benefit," his successor Sir Andrew McFarlane said.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/sir-james-...
“That he chose to spend the greater part of his career in family law was of great and long-lasting benefit," his successor Sir Andrew McFarlane said.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/sir-james-...
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Tried to put together some thoughts about Sir James. My prose feels inadequate… pinktape.co.uk/uncategorize...
R.I.P. Sir James
The news broke this week that Sir James Munby, towering figure in family justice, died suddenly on New Year’s Day. I have been thinking since about what to say here about him. He was often th…
pinktape.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Tried to put together some thoughts about Sir James. My prose feels inadequate… pinktape.co.uk/uncategorize...
Reposted by Jane Furniss
Tributes pour in for Sir James Munby, the former head of the family division of the High Court, who died suddenly on new year's days -- in the @lawsocgazette. www.lawgazette.co.uk/practice/mor...
'Moral clarity and compassion': Former family chief Munby dies at 77
Tributes pour in to Sir James Munby, former president of the Family Division, who died suddenly on new year's day.
www.lawgazette.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Tributes pour in for Sir James Munby, the former head of the family division of the High Court, who died suddenly on new year's days -- in the @lawsocgazette. www.lawgazette.co.uk/practice/mor...
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Sarah and Brian explain how being part of Streetwise Opera gave them the confidence to ask for support, feel listened to and be treated with respect. A new world opened its doors, where people took them seriously and they were trusted.
December 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Sarah and Brian explain how being part of Streetwise Opera gave them the confidence to ask for support, feel listened to and be treated with respect. A new world opened its doors, where people took them seriously and they were trusted.
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Our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge is now live: every donation you make this week will be doubled, helping us reach more people experiencing homelessness. Donate at donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Taking the Stage, Changing the Story – Big Give
We use the medium of opera to inspire and empower people affected by homelessness, offering a space where their ideas, …
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December 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge is now live: every donation you make this week will be doubled, helping us reach more people experiencing homelessness. Donate at donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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David Lammy will respond today to Sir Brian Leveson’s review of the criminal courts. It seems the justice secretary is not going quite as far as originally reported. But he would not be the first to ask for more in order to claim credit for making concessions.
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Lammy’s response to Leveson
Tactical withdrawal? Or political spin?
rozenberg.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:04 AM
David Lammy will respond today to Sir Brian Leveson’s review of the criminal courts. It seems the justice secretary is not going quite as far as originally reported. But he would not be the first to ask for more in order to claim credit for making concessions.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/lammys-res...
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Peter Walker's Peace Doves Sculpture @ Southwark Cathedral is worth a visit. And you maybe lucky to be greeted by Hodge. And if all else fails coffee & pastries are 1st class
#London
#London
September 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Peter Walker's Peace Doves Sculpture @ Southwark Cathedral is worth a visit. And you maybe lucky to be greeted by Hodge. And if all else fails coffee & pastries are 1st class
#London
#London
Anyone need knitted baby jackets? Hand knitted, each a unique design, with sweet buttons, machine washable. Fit babies from 3-12months. Yours for a donation to OvergateHospice. DM me & I can let you have link to donate & arrange delivery
August 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Anyone need knitted baby jackets? Hand knitted, each a unique design, with sweet buttons, machine washable. Fit babies from 3-12months. Yours for a donation to OvergateHospice. DM me & I can let you have link to donate & arrange delivery
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A magistrate has been sacked for gross misconduct after disclosing details "to members of an organisation with which he was affiliated concerning proceedings connected to that organisation" that could have identified an alleged victim of sexual abuse.
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Magistrate’s misconduct
JP claimed not to know that sexual abuse complainants have anonymity
rozenberg.substack.com
August 18, 2025 at 5:07 AM
A magistrate has been sacked for gross misconduct after disclosing details "to members of an organisation with which he was affiliated concerning proceedings connected to that organisation" that could have identified an alleged victim of sexual abuse.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/magistrate...
rozenberg.substack.com/p/magistrate...
Over the garden fence #Yorkshire
Aug 8 at 7.15pm & Aug 9 at 5.40am
Aug 8 at 7.15pm & Aug 9 at 5.40am
August 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Over the garden fence #Yorkshire
Aug 8 at 7.15pm & Aug 9 at 5.40am
Aug 8 at 7.15pm & Aug 9 at 5.40am
A day of so much #London has to offer. Portrait Awards Exhibition & lunch with a view @NPGLondon, #Hiroshige @britishmuseum topped off with gin tasting @graveneygin
All shared with 5 lovely friends I met thanks to 'old Twitter'
All shared with 5 lovely friends I met thanks to 'old Twitter'
July 27, 2025 at 6:21 AM
A day of so much #London has to offer. Portrait Awards Exhibition & lunch with a view @NPGLondon, #Hiroshige @britishmuseum topped off with gin tasting @graveneygin
All shared with 5 lovely friends I met thanks to 'old Twitter'
All shared with 5 lovely friends I met thanks to 'old Twitter'
July 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Reforms to the way sexual assault cases are prosecuted and tried in the courts of England and Wales are recommended in a report today by the government’s reform advisers. Listen here to my interview with the criminal law commissioner, Professor Penney Lewis.
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Trying rape fairly
Report recommends better protection for complainants in sexual violence cases
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July 22, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Reforms to the way sexual assault cases are prosecuted and tried in the courts of England and Wales are recommended in a report today by the government’s reform advisers. Listen here to my interview with the criminal law commissioner, Professor Penney Lewis.
rozenberg.substack.com/p/trying-rap...
rozenberg.substack.com/p/trying-rap...
We were just about to eat our supper outside when there was a crash of thunder, followed by a brief downpour. 1/2 a rainbow appeared & then the cloud lifted & the whole beautiful bow was revealed #Yorkshire
July 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
We were just about to eat our supper outside when there was a crash of thunder, followed by a brief downpour. 1/2 a rainbow appeared & then the cloud lifted & the whole beautiful bow was revealed #Yorkshire
Beautiful first this morning #Yorkshire
July 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Beautiful first this morning #Yorkshire
Superbly written, detailed account of this extraordinary case @joshuarozenberg.bsky.social
Well worth a read for those who care about both privacy/security of those at risk of harm and responsible journalism/free speech. And demonstrates how impressive are our senior judges
Well worth a read for those who care about both privacy/security of those at risk of harm and responsible journalism/free speech. And demonstrates how impressive are our senior judges
When Mr Justice Chamberlain lifted the first super-injunction ever granted contra mundum (“against the world”) at 12 noon yesterday, news outlets published instant and highly detailed coverage. Many hundreds of journalists must have known about the data breach
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Respecting reporters
Free speech restored as court lifts unprecedented super-injunction
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July 16, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Superbly written, detailed account of this extraordinary case @joshuarozenberg.bsky.social
Well worth a read for those who care about both privacy/security of those at risk of harm and responsible journalism/free speech. And demonstrates how impressive are our senior judges
Well worth a read for those who care about both privacy/security of those at risk of harm and responsible journalism/free speech. And demonstrates how impressive are our senior judges
It's another beautiful sunrise in #Yorkshire
July 15, 2025 at 4:10 AM
It's another beautiful sunrise in #Yorkshire
Excellent news
Lord Justice Birss has been appointed to succeed Sir Julian Flaux as chancellor of the High Court of England and Wales from 1 November. Six High Court judges are being promoted to the Court of Appeal.
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New top judges
Birss becomes chancellor; six new appeal judges appointed
rozenberg.substack.com
June 27, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Excellent news
Longest day & shortest (v warm) night #Yorkshire
June 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Longest day & shortest (v warm) night #Yorkshire
A slow & gentle sunset last night. I always wake early but missed the sunrise by about 10mins this morning! #Yorkshire
June 18, 2025 at 6:27 AM
A slow & gentle sunset last night. I always wake early but missed the sunrise by about 10mins this morning! #Yorkshire
Great excitement; my 2 cheap little apple trees have each grown 7 apples! Never grown anything we could eat before 🍎 😁
#novicegardener👩🌾
#novicegardener👩🌾
June 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Great excitement; my 2 cheap little apple trees have each grown 7 apples! Never grown anything we could eat before 🍎 😁
#novicegardener👩🌾
#novicegardener👩🌾
My favourite room @cumberlandlodge.bsky.social & a favourite walk in Windsor Great Park to clear the head & clarify my thoughts
June 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
My favourite room @cumberlandlodge.bsky.social & a favourite walk in Windsor Great Park to clear the head & clarify my thoughts