Gareth Thomas
@profgaretht.bsky.social
Emeritus Prof, UEA Law School; Chair, Suffolk Law Centre; Exec Member, Law Centres Network; Founder, UEA Law Clinic. Posts on access to justice, employment & discrimination law, art, music, architecture, gardening, classic cars, Cymru, and NCFC 💛💚
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Gareth Thomas
@profgaretht.bsky.social
· Dec 22
Howdy folks - my first post on here, and feeling like the new boy in school - not sure where to go, or what to do!
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Of course another consequence of removing juries from all but the most serious crimes is that those pesky juries won’t be able to find annoying protestors not guilty.
November 26, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Of course another consequence of removing juries from all but the most serious crimes is that those pesky juries won’t be able to find annoying protestors not guilty.
Morning after the all-too-predictable night before, when a 95” equaliser spoilt our party.
But at least we didn’t set a new Football League record for home defeats. Which was nice (I suppose).
Knapper was supposed to be building a team fit for the Prem. He’s built one fit for Div 1. He must go.
But at least we didn’t set a new Football League record for home defeats. Which was nice (I suppose).
Knapper was supposed to be building a team fit for the Prem. He’s built one fit for Div 1. He must go.
I have absolutely no desire on such a filthy night to tear myself away from the comforting warmth of my wood-burning stove, brave the traffic up to Norwich, and trudge across the city in the cold & rain to Carrow Road #ncfc
But I *will* do so, because that’s what we do. It’s the hope that kills you
But I *will* do so, because that’s what we do. It’s the hope that kills you
November 26, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Morning after the all-too-predictable night before, when a 95” equaliser spoilt our party.
But at least we didn’t set a new Football League record for home defeats. Which was nice (I suppose).
Knapper was supposed to be building a team fit for the Prem. He’s built one fit for Div 1. He must go.
But at least we didn’t set a new Football League record for home defeats. Which was nice (I suppose).
Knapper was supposed to be building a team fit for the Prem. He’s built one fit for Div 1. He must go.
I have absolutely no desire on such a filthy night to tear myself away from the comforting warmth of my wood-burning stove, brave the traffic up to Norwich, and trudge across the city in the cold & rain to Carrow Road #ncfc
But I *will* do so, because that’s what we do. It’s the hope that kills you
But I *will* do so, because that’s what we do. It’s the hope that kills you
November 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I have absolutely no desire on such a filthy night to tear myself away from the comforting warmth of my wood-burning stove, brave the traffic up to Norwich, and trudge across the city in the cold & rain to Carrow Road #ncfc
But I *will* do so, because that’s what we do. It’s the hope that kills you
But I *will* do so, because that’s what we do. It’s the hope that kills you
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That's, well, quite Orwellian.
The former Conservative Levelling Up Secretary and now editor of the Spectator, Michael Gove, has been selected as a judge for the 2026 Orwell Prize awards, despite his record of dodging media scrutiny and allegations of ‘stifling’ critical journalists
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
That's, well, quite Orwellian.
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GPs charging for medical evidence letters is creating a hidden barrier for people in poverty.
@ce-lawcentre.bsky.social's Emma Bates and Dr Liz Curran discuss this recent phenomenon, which is blocking access to benefits, housing and safety. 👇
@ce-lawcentre.bsky.social's Emma Bates and Dr Liz Curran discuss this recent phenomenon, which is blocking access to benefits, housing and safety. 👇
Expert blog: The hidden cost of GP letters - why medical evidence fees deepen justice inequality
Legal aid experts explore the impact of fees for medical evidence letters on the most vulnerable in society.
www.ntu.ac.uk
November 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
GPs charging for medical evidence letters is creating a hidden barrier for people in poverty.
@ce-lawcentre.bsky.social's Emma Bates and Dr Liz Curran discuss this recent phenomenon, which is blocking access to benefits, housing and safety. 👇
@ce-lawcentre.bsky.social's Emma Bates and Dr Liz Curran discuss this recent phenomenon, which is blocking access to benefits, housing and safety. 👇
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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BBC News went behind the scenes at six county courts across England to witness housing repossession cases unfold.
Along the way, they met Law Centre housing lawyers: the people on the front line fighting every day to stop homelessness. (1/2)
Along the way, they met Law Centre housing lawyers: the people on the front line fighting every day to stop homelessness. (1/2)
BBC reports live from court as more people face losing their homes - special report
Court figures show the number of mortgage repossession orders in England and Wales reached a five-year high in 2024-25.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
BBC News went behind the scenes at six county courts across England to witness housing repossession cases unfold.
Along the way, they met Law Centre housing lawyers: the people on the front line fighting every day to stop homelessness. (1/2)
Along the way, they met Law Centre housing lawyers: the people on the front line fighting every day to stop homelessness. (1/2)
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That is the indictment, right here
Robbie Gibb describes the BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason as the "unsung hero of covering politics" and "absolutely first rate"
November 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
That is the indictment, right here
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“People died who could have been saved. These deaths are facts that cannot be denied. And I will never forget what I saw.”
The COVID enquiry shines a light on the abject failure of the UK’s public health response - too little, too late.
The COVID enquiry shines a light on the abject failure of the UK’s public health response - too little, too late.
November 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
“People died who could have been saved. These deaths are facts that cannot be denied. And I will never forget what I saw.”
The COVID enquiry shines a light on the abject failure of the UK’s public health response - too little, too late.
The COVID enquiry shines a light on the abject failure of the UK’s public health response - too little, too late.
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“Have they given up? Are they just deciding to build up herd immunity by watching us die? The government has given up, hasn’t it? They are throwing us into the slaughterhouse.”
It’s not hindsight - we knew this at the time @drrachelclarke.com writes:
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
It’s not hindsight - we knew this at the time @drrachelclarke.com writes:
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
“Have they given up? Are they just deciding to build up herd immunity by watching us die? The government has given up, hasn’t it? They are throwing us into the slaughterhouse.”
It’s not hindsight - we knew this at the time @drrachelclarke.com writes:
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
It’s not hindsight - we knew this at the time @drrachelclarke.com writes:
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Postman Pat wants his van back
A random research rabbit hole led me to this, a Tasmanian Mini Moke that was converted into a van to deliver mail.
#ItsVanTime
Source: www.moke.com.au/mokes/postie...
#ItsVanTime
Source: www.moke.com.au/mokes/postie...
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Postman Pat wants his van back
As a follow-up, Michelle Wu’s life story - in particular, her support for her parents, alongside everything else she’s done - is quite something. Full of admiration for her ability and her humanity.
This is just lovely!
(And if you think that’s just a flash in the pan, scroll down the thread for the YouTube clip of her playing Rhapsody in Blue with the Boston Pops Orchestra 😊 )
(And if you think that’s just a flash in the pan, scroll down the thread for the YouTube clip of her playing Rhapsody in Blue with the Boston Pops Orchestra 😊 )
Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
November 23, 2025 at 9:19 AM
As a follow-up, Michelle Wu’s life story - in particular, her support for her parents, alongside everything else she’s done - is quite something. Full of admiration for her ability and her humanity.
This is just lovely!
(And if you think that’s just a flash in the pan, scroll down the thread for the YouTube clip of her playing Rhapsody in Blue with the Boston Pops Orchestra 😊 )
(And if you think that’s just a flash in the pan, scroll down the thread for the YouTube clip of her playing Rhapsody in Blue with the Boston Pops Orchestra 😊 )
November 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This is just lovely!
(And if you think that’s just a flash in the pan, scroll down the thread for the YouTube clip of her playing Rhapsody in Blue with the Boston Pops Orchestra 😊 )
(And if you think that’s just a flash in the pan, scroll down the thread for the YouTube clip of her playing Rhapsody in Blue with the Boston Pops Orchestra 😊 )
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WANTED: A Chair that does not give way when sat on.
November 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
WANTED: A Chair that does not give way when sat on.
Nothing in the least bit fishy about this post 🤣
I would like all of you, each and every one, to go google “Miss Universe National Costume Competition 2025 Norway” right now
November 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Nothing in the least bit fishy about this post 🤣
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While I'm not quite at the point of losing my house, the harm ai has done to my animation work income is huge, like 80% gone and it makes me wonder how many freelance artists and animators ARE losing everything while billionaire con men continue to rake it in.
November 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
While I'm not quite at the point of losing my house, the harm ai has done to my animation work income is huge, like 80% gone and it makes me wonder how many freelance artists and animators ARE losing everything while billionaire con men continue to rake it in.
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The “deal” deprives Ukraine of everything it has won by withstanding Russian aggression and defending the borders of Europe.
It rewards Russian lawlessness—and makes America complicit in the lawlessness.
It’s the end of post WWII American power.
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
It rewards Russian lawlessness—and makes America complicit in the lawlessness.
It’s the end of post WWII American power.
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
28 Points Later
A definitive guide to the Russian zombie diplomacy of Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine — aka what happens when you let the Russians eat your brains
www.greatpower.us
November 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The “deal” deprives Ukraine of everything it has won by withstanding Russian aggression and defending the borders of Europe.
It rewards Russian lawlessness—and makes America complicit in the lawlessness.
It’s the end of post WWII American power.
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
It rewards Russian lawlessness—and makes America complicit in the lawlessness.
It’s the end of post WWII American power.
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A devastating critique of Trump’s so-called “security guarantee”:
“[It] provides no guarantee of security whatsoever. It's nothing like Article 5 of the NATO treaty, it's the antithesis of the spirit of NATO - which isn't surprising when you consider the source.”
“[It] provides no guarantee of security whatsoever. It's nothing like Article 5 of the NATO treaty, it's the antithesis of the spirit of NATO - which isn't surprising when you consider the source.”
A quick run through of the Trump administration's proposal for a Ukraine security guarantee, which is a security guarantee in the same way that the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia is a party committed to liberalism and democracy. 🧵 x.com/BarakRavid/s...
Barak Ravid on X: "FULL TEXT OF THE U.S. DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR A UKRAINE SECURITY GUARANTEE: 🚨This Framework establishes the conditions for an armistice between Ukraine and the Russian Federation and provides a security assurance modeled on the principles of Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty," / X
FULL TEXT OF THE U.S. DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR A UKRAINE SECURITY GUARANTEE: 🚨This Framework establishes the conditions for an armistice between Ukraine and the Russian Federation and provides a security assurance modeled on the principles of Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty,
x.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
A devastating critique of Trump’s so-called “security guarantee”:
“[It] provides no guarantee of security whatsoever. It's nothing like Article 5 of the NATO treaty, it's the antithesis of the spirit of NATO - which isn't surprising when you consider the source.”
“[It] provides no guarantee of security whatsoever. It's nothing like Article 5 of the NATO treaty, it's the antithesis of the spirit of NATO - which isn't surprising when you consider the source.”
Happy to report that coffee bean supplies were replenished earlier today via a visit to the excellent Etude Coffee, our local roasters in Beautiful Downtown Bungay.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
November 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Happy to report that coffee bean supplies were replenished earlier today via a visit to the excellent Etude Coffee, our local roasters in Beautiful Downtown Bungay.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
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Russian occupation is not peace
November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Russian occupation is not peace
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They're also responsible for one of the best emails I've ever received, when the college office sent out a plea for sightings of Professor Biscuit while conveniently forgetting to mention that he was a cat...(I won't comment on how often a similar email might have gone out about human Professors...)
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
They're also responsible for one of the best emails I've ever received, when the college office sent out a plea for sightings of Professor Biscuit while conveniently forgetting to mention that he was a cat...(I won't comment on how often a similar email might have gone out about human Professors...)
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Here's the next test of the media: are you capable to making the proper connections between, Farage, UKIP, Reform UK and Nathan Gill's offences?
Or are you going to let Farage off the hook?
Or are you going to let Farage off the hook?
a dirt road going through a desert landscape with mountains in the background
ALT: a dirt road going through a desert landscape with mountains in the background
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Here's the next test of the media: are you capable to making the proper connections between, Farage, UKIP, Reform UK and Nathan Gill's offences?
Or are you going to let Farage off the hook?
Or are you going to let Farage off the hook?
TFW you’ve run out of coffee beans, and stupidly forgotten to replenish the bag of ground coffee you *always* keep in the cupboard for those occasions when you stupidly run out of coffee beans…
Oh, and you’re desperate for a coffee, it’s freezing out, and a good 20 mins to the nearest shop/cafe 😩
Oh, and you’re desperate for a coffee, it’s freezing out, and a good 20 mins to the nearest shop/cafe 😩
November 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM
TFW you’ve run out of coffee beans, and stupidly forgotten to replenish the bag of ground coffee you *always* keep in the cupboard for those occasions when you stupidly run out of coffee beans…
Oh, and you’re desperate for a coffee, it’s freezing out, and a good 20 mins to the nearest shop/cafe 😩
Oh, and you’re desperate for a coffee, it’s freezing out, and a good 20 mins to the nearest shop/cafe 😩
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The “give them your country while we take half the assets” is the quintessence of Trump. A grubby, cowardly thief.
Russia would receive full amnesty for all war actions and sanctions relief negotiated in stages. The US would take 50 percent of profits from frozen Russian assets used for Ukraine's reconstruction, with Russia invited back to the G8.
November 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
The “give them your country while we take half the assets” is the quintessence of Trump. A grubby, cowardly thief.