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OUT TODAY: our new report with the Central England Law Centre finds that the current Universal Credit sanctions system fails on its own term and is disproportionately severe.
Read here ⤵️
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Read here ⤵️
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The Supreme Court has allowed DWP's appeal in Jwanczuk. As well as addressing ECHR discrimination issues, it gives guidance on how courts in one part of the UK should approach judgments from courts in other parts on legislation of common application caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/uksc/2025/42
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The Supreme Court has allowed DWP's appeal in Jwanczuk. As well as addressing ECHR discrimination issues, it gives guidance on how courts in one part of the UK should approach judgments from courts in other parts on legislation of common application caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/uksc/2025/42
“This is a dark day for anyone like me, who wants the memory of their loved one to be respected & valued equally.” - Daniel Jwanczuk on today’s Supreme Court ruling on Bereavement Support Payment in favour of the DWP
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Widower devastated by Supreme Court ruling on Bereavement Support - Public Law Project
Supreme Court rules against widower Daniel Jwanczuk and in favour of the DWP on long-running Bereavement Support Case
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November 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
“This is a dark day for anyone like me, who wants the memory of their loved one to be respected & valued equally.” - Daniel Jwanczuk on today’s Supreme Court ruling on Bereavement Support Payment in favour of the DWP
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publiclawproject.org.uk/latest/supre...
⚠️A sanction for missing a jobcentre appointment can be more severe than a criminal fine—and more damaging.
This isn't helping people into work. It's pushing them into crisis. Read our research with the Central England Law Centre.⤵️
https://publiclawproject.pulse.ly/jmbwv6ajnd
This isn't helping people into work. It's pushing them into crisis. Read our research with the Central England Law Centre.⤵️
https://publiclawproject.pulse.ly/jmbwv6ajnd
Sanctionable Failures: Universal Credit’s failing sanctions regime and the harm it causes - Public Law Project
New research shows that the Universal Credit sanctions system fails on its own terms
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November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
⚠️A sanction for missing a jobcentre appointment can be more severe than a criminal fine—and more damaging.
This isn't helping people into work. It's pushing them into crisis. Read our research with the Central England Law Centre.⤵️
https://publiclawproject.pulse.ly/jmbwv6ajnd
This isn't helping people into work. It's pushing them into crisis. Read our research with the Central England Law Centre.⤵️
https://publiclawproject.pulse.ly/jmbwv6ajnd
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Was delighted to attend the launch of this great piece of research from @publiclawproject.bsky.social and CELC yesterday. Sanctions are disproprtionate and madly unfair. They cause destituiton, homelessness and ill health. The regime must be ended rather than extended to include more people.
OUT TODAY: our new report with the Central England Law Centre finds that the current Universal Credit sanctions system fails on its own term and is disproportionately severe.
Read here ⤵️
publiclawproject.org.uk/resources/sa...
Read here ⤵️
publiclawproject.org.uk/resources/sa...
November 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Was delighted to attend the launch of this great piece of research from @publiclawproject.bsky.social and CELC yesterday. Sanctions are disproprtionate and madly unfair. They cause destituiton, homelessness and ill health. The regime must be ended rather than extended to include more people.
"The government has a rare opportunity to address one of the most harmful elements of the Universal Credit regime."
Read Baroness Lister in @politicshome.bsky.social on PLP's and the Central England Law Centre's new research on Universal Credit #sanctions ⤵️⤵️
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Read Baroness Lister in @politicshome.bsky.social on PLP's and the Central England Law Centre's new research on Universal Credit #sanctions ⤵️⤵️
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Unfair Universal Credit sanctions must be reformed once and for all
The government has a rare opportunity to address one of the most harmful elements of the Universal Credit regime.
www.politicshome.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:05 AM
"The government has a rare opportunity to address one of the most harmful elements of the Universal Credit regime."
Read Baroness Lister in @politicshome.bsky.social on PLP's and the Central England Law Centre's new research on Universal Credit #sanctions ⤵️⤵️
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Read Baroness Lister in @politicshome.bsky.social on PLP's and the Central England Law Centre's new research on Universal Credit #sanctions ⤵️⤵️
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
OUT TODAY: our new report with the Central England Law Centre finds that the current Universal Credit sanctions system fails on its own term and is disproportionately severe.
Read here ⤵️
publiclawproject.org.uk/resources/sa...
Read here ⤵️
publiclawproject.org.uk/resources/sa...
November 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
OUT TODAY: our new report with the Central England Law Centre finds that the current Universal Credit sanctions system fails on its own term and is disproportionately severe.
Read here ⤵️
publiclawproject.org.uk/resources/sa...
Read here ⤵️
publiclawproject.org.uk/resources/sa...
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🚨 New research: DWP sanctions are counterproductive 🚨
Our study with the Central England Law Centre reveals that #UniversalCredit sanctions fail on their own terms and causes serious hardship.
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🚨 New research: DWP sanctions are counterproductive 🚨
Our study with the Central England Law Centre reveals that #UniversalCredit sanctions fail on their own terms and causes serious hardship.
publiclawproject.org.uk/latest/sanct...
Sanctionable Failures: Universal Credit’s failing sanctions regime and the harm it causes - Public Law Project
New research shows that the Universal Credit sanctions system fails on its own terms
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November 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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🚨 New research: DWP sanctions are counterproductive 🚨
Our study with the Central England Law Centre reveals that #UniversalCredit sanctions fail on their own terms and causes serious hardship.
publiclawproject.org.uk/latest/sanct...
@publiclawproject.bsky.social
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🚨 New research: DWP sanctions are counterproductive 🚨
Our study with the Central England Law Centre reveals that #UniversalCredit sanctions fail on their own terms and causes serious hardship.
publiclawproject.org.uk/latest/sanct...
We are proud to have added our voice to this urgent call on those in power to stop scapegoating human rights.
“Now is the time for a full-throated defence of the European Convention on Human Rights and Human Rights Act.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
“Now is the time for a full-throated defence of the European Convention on Human Rights and Human Rights Act.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Leaving the ECHR won’t stop the boats, 300 organisations warn in rallying cry
Prime minister Keir Starmer urged to make positive case for ECHR after Kemi Badenoch pledged a Tory government would leave the treaty
www.independent.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:29 AM
We are proud to have added our voice to this urgent call on those in power to stop scapegoating human rights.
“Now is the time for a full-throated defence of the European Convention on Human Rights and Human Rights Act.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
“Now is the time for a full-throated defence of the European Convention on Human Rights and Human Rights Act.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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The @publiclawproject.bsky.social is inviting practitioners to share their experiences of and opinions about the costs rules in judicial review proceedings in a recently launched research project. For more information and to share your views see 👇
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Price tag: Share your experiences of costs in judicial review - Public Law Project
Find out about the Public Law Project's research into the costs regime in judicial review. and how it should be reformed to better facilitate access to justice and the rule of law. We're keen to hear ...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The @publiclawproject.bsky.social is inviting practitioners to share their experiences of and opinions about the costs rules in judicial review proceedings in a recently launched research project. For more information and to share your views see 👇
publiclawproject.org.uk/blog/price-t...
publiclawproject.org.uk/blog/price-t...
𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
9 to 12 Feb 2026 | Online via Zoom
Presented in partnership with @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social, this training is A complete course on how to do judicial review.
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐧𝐨𝐰: publiclawproject.org.uk/events/onlin...
9 to 12 Feb 2026 | Online via Zoom
Presented in partnership with @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social, this training is A complete course on how to do judicial review.
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐧𝐨𝐰: publiclawproject.org.uk/events/onlin...
Online JR Academy February 2026 - Public Law Project
9 February 2026 - 12 February 2026 @ 12:00 am - A complete online course on how to do judicial review, run in short sessions on Zoom over 4 days. Presented in partnership with Garden Court Chambers. T...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
9 to 12 Feb 2026 | Online via Zoom
Presented in partnership with @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social, this training is A complete course on how to do judicial review.
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐧𝐨𝐰: publiclawproject.org.uk/events/onlin...
9 to 12 Feb 2026 | Online via Zoom
Presented in partnership with @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social, this training is A complete course on how to do judicial review.
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐧𝐨𝐰: publiclawproject.org.uk/events/onlin...
⚠️"We cannot afford, to just batten down the hatches and hope the rule of law withstands the storms..." - Jamie Peters, PLP Interim CEO, opening our 22nd annual conference yesterday.
Read his full speech here: publiclawproject.org.uk/latest/from-...
Read his full speech here: publiclawproject.org.uk/latest/from-...
Our Annual Conference: Strengthening the Constitution - Public Law Project
Jamie Peters' welcome speech at PLP's Annual Conference 2025: Strengthening the Constitution
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October 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
⚠️"We cannot afford, to just batten down the hatches and hope the rule of law withstands the storms..." - Jamie Peters, PLP Interim CEO, opening our 22nd annual conference yesterday.
Read his full speech here: publiclawproject.org.uk/latest/from-...
Read his full speech here: publiclawproject.org.uk/latest/from-...
"How does authoritarianism happen?" "Gradually, then suddenly", says Prof Erin Delaney from UCL as she kicks off the final panel of the day chaired by journalist Ian Dunt. #PLPConf25.
October 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"How does authoritarianism happen?" "Gradually, then suddenly", says Prof Erin Delaney from UCL as she kicks off the final panel of the day chaired by journalist Ian Dunt. #PLPConf25.
Kicking us off this afternoon at #PLPConf25: a panel on Public law and progress, chaired by PLP chair, Jonathan Senker with speakers: Ravi Mehta (Blackstone Chambers), Christine Iacono (Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer), Jess McQuail (Just Fair) and Nick Davies (Institute for Government).
Today at the @publiclawproject.bsky.social event, our Director Jess McQuail is joining a panel to discuss how rights-based approaches can tackle the UK’s deepening inequality and poverty.
The evidence, including from Just Fair’s work, is clear: the current system is failing those most in need.
The evidence, including from Just Fair’s work, is clear: the current system is failing those most in need.
October 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Kicking us off this afternoon at #PLPConf25: a panel on Public law and progress, chaired by PLP chair, Jonathan Senker with speakers: Ravi Mehta (Blackstone Chambers), Christine Iacono (Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer), Jess McQuail (Just Fair) and Nick Davies (Institute for Government).
Fascinating start to our 22nd Annual Conference today in partnership with Blackstone Chambers and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. Reflecting the theme of Strengthening the Constitution, our speakers this morning included Mr Justice Chamberlain & Marcia Willis Stewart KC (Hon). #PLPConf25
October 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Fascinating start to our 22nd Annual Conference today in partnership with Blackstone Chambers and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. Reflecting the theme of Strengthening the Constitution, our speakers this morning included Mr Justice Chamberlain & Marcia Willis Stewart KC (Hon). #PLPConf25
🧵The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill is back in the House of Lords this week. We believe it should be amended to ensure the approach to recovery of Universal Credit (UC) overpayments is #fair & #affordable, including overpayments made due to mistakes made by DWP.
October 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🧵The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill is back in the House of Lords this week. We believe it should be amended to ensure the approach to recovery of Universal Credit (UC) overpayments is #fair & #affordable, including overpayments made due to mistakes made by DWP.
PLP colleagues at the #LabourPartyConference are having lots of fruitful conversations about the different policy areas we work on - from immigration and welfare to legal aid and the role of public law in our democracy.
September 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
PLP colleagues at the #LabourPartyConference are having lots of fruitful conversations about the different policy areas we work on - from immigration and welfare to legal aid and the role of public law in our democracy.
How are political parties setting out their stall this Autumn?
Here are 4️⃣ things we're hoping to see at the #PartyConferences.
publiclawproject.org.uk/blog/party-c...
Here are 4️⃣ things we're hoping to see at the #PartyConferences.
publiclawproject.org.uk/blog/party-c...
Putting people at the heart of Party Conferences: 4 things we hope to see - Public Law Project
These are the 4 things PLP would like to see at this year's party conferences.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
How are political parties setting out their stall this Autumn?
Here are 4️⃣ things we're hoping to see at the #PartyConferences.
publiclawproject.org.uk/blog/party-c...
Here are 4️⃣ things we're hoping to see at the #PartyConferences.
publiclawproject.org.uk/blog/party-c...
👋In case you missed it 👋
Niamh Grahame explores the rights of late EU Settlement Scheme applicants #EUSS and the issues arising from the UK’s restrictive approach.
Read her
@legalactiongroup.bsky.social column here ⤵️
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Niamh Grahame explores the rights of late EU Settlement Scheme applicants #EUSS and the issues arising from the UK’s restrictive approach.
Read her
@legalactiongroup.bsky.social column here ⤵️
lag.pulse.ly/4g0r4Pulse...
lag.pulse.ly
September 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
👋In case you missed it 👋
Niamh Grahame explores the rights of late EU Settlement Scheme applicants #EUSS and the issues arising from the UK’s restrictive approach.
Read her
@legalactiongroup.bsky.social column here ⤵️
lag.pulse.ly/4g0r4Pulse...
Niamh Grahame explores the rights of late EU Settlement Scheme applicants #EUSS and the issues arising from the UK’s restrictive approach.
Read her
@legalactiongroup.bsky.social column here ⤵️
lag.pulse.ly/4g0r4Pulse...
🔔 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
📅 4, 6, 11 & 14 Nov | Zoom
4 webinars for decision-makers! In partnership with @legalactiongroup.bsky.social & @39essexchambers.bsky.social.
Book now: https://shorturl.pulse.ly/mltceu8krj
📅 4, 6, 11 & 14 Nov | Zoom
4 webinars for decision-makers! In partnership with @legalactiongroup.bsky.social & @39essexchambers.bsky.social.
Book now: https://shorturl.pulse.ly/mltceu8krj
Getting it right first time: Making lawful decisions
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September 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🔔 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
📅 4, 6, 11 & 14 Nov | Zoom
4 webinars for decision-makers! In partnership with @legalactiongroup.bsky.social & @39essexchambers.bsky.social.
Book now: https://shorturl.pulse.ly/mltceu8krj
📅 4, 6, 11 & 14 Nov | Zoom
4 webinars for decision-makers! In partnership with @legalactiongroup.bsky.social & @39essexchambers.bsky.social.
Book now: https://shorturl.pulse.ly/mltceu8krj
📢 Our 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 training is coming up next week!
Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert insights - book a place now: publiclawproject.org.uk/events/costs...
Presented in partnership with @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert insights - book a place now: publiclawproject.org.uk/events/costs...
Presented in partnership with @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social.
Costs and funding in judicial review - Public Law Project
30 September 2025 - 2 October 2025 @ 12:00 am - Six practical, bite-size seminars delivered online via Zoom over four days covering costs and funding in judicial review (JR). Presented in partnership ...
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September 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
📢 Our 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 training is coming up next week!
Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert insights - book a place now: publiclawproject.org.uk/events/costs...
Presented in partnership with @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert insights - book a place now: publiclawproject.org.uk/events/costs...
Presented in partnership with @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social.
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September 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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📃The publication yesterday of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill is an important milestone for transparency advocates & those seeking justice for victims of state misconduct. We will engage with the Bill, work to strengthen its provisions & ensure they are both workable & effective in practice.
September 17, 2025 at 9:35 AM
📃The publication yesterday of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill is an important milestone for transparency advocates & those seeking justice for victims of state misconduct. We will engage with the Bill, work to strengthen its provisions & ensure they are both workable & effective in practice.
"With the system crumbling, I’m left reluctantly asking if we can still call it a ‘justice’ system. Without meaningful investment, it risks becoming another weapon for Goliath to wield against David."
In case you missed it: CEO Shameem Ahmad in Big Issue ✍️
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In case you missed it: CEO Shameem Ahmad in Big Issue ✍️
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September 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"With the system crumbling, I’m left reluctantly asking if we can still call it a ‘justice’ system. Without meaningful investment, it risks becoming another weapon for Goliath to wield against David."
In case you missed it: CEO Shameem Ahmad in Big Issue ✍️
https://bigissue.pulse.ly/zo94zsclei
In case you missed it: CEO Shameem Ahmad in Big Issue ✍️
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#RememberACharityWeek
By leaving a gift to the Public Law Project in your Will, you will be helping us build a fairer, more inclusive future for the next generation.
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By leaving a gift to the Public Law Project in your Will, you will be helping us build a fairer, more inclusive future for the next generation.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#RememberACharityWeek
By leaving a gift to the Public Law Project in your Will, you will be helping us build a fairer, more inclusive future for the next generation.
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By leaving a gift to the Public Law Project in your Will, you will be helping us build a fairer, more inclusive future for the next generation.
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Are you a creative storyteller who would enjoy translating complex legal and policy issues into compelling content?
Become PLP's new Senior Communications Officer to work across key timely issues, from immigration to AI ⬇️
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