Adam Wagner KC
@adamwagner1.bsky.social
Barrister specialising in human rights, public law and public inquiries. Views my own https://www.doughtystreet.co.uk/barristers/adam-wagner
And if you want to get into the detail (believe me, it’s interesting!):
Our closing submissions on behalf of Ian McGrail coircomp.gi/wp-content/u...
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Our closing submissions on behalf of Ian McGrail coircomp.gi/wp-content/u...
Govt closing submissions coircomp.gi/wp-content/u...
November 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
And if you want to get into the detail (believe me, it’s interesting!):
Our closing submissions on behalf of Ian McGrail coircomp.gi/wp-content/u...
Govt closing submissions coircomp.gi/wp-content/u...
Our closing submissions on behalf of Ian McGrail coircomp.gi/wp-content/u...
Govt closing submissions coircomp.gi/wp-content/u...
Over 5 years after my client, Ian McGrail, called for there to be a public inquiry into the reasons behind him leaving his post as Commissioner of the Royal Gibraltar Police, the report by former High Court Judge Sir Peter Openshaw has now been delivered to the government.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Over 5 years after my client, Ian McGrail, called for there to be a public inquiry into the reasons behind him leaving his post as Commissioner of the Royal Gibraltar Police, the report by former High Court Judge Sir Peter Openshaw has now been delivered to the government.
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STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
British hostage families call on Prime Minister to speed up UK’s sanctions on Hamas
Six British families of current and former Hamas hostages have called on the PM to use all means necessary to pressure Hamas into accepting the new proposed deal.
British hostage families call on Prime Minister to speed up UK’s sanctions on Hamas
Six British families of current and former Hamas hostages have called on the PM to use all means necessary to pressure Hamas into accepting the new proposed deal.
October 1, 2025 at 6:53 AM
STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
British hostage families call on Prime Minister to speed up UK’s sanctions on Hamas
Six British families of current and former Hamas hostages have called on the PM to use all means necessary to pressure Hamas into accepting the new proposed deal.
British hostage families call on Prime Minister to speed up UK’s sanctions on Hamas
Six British families of current and former Hamas hostages have called on the PM to use all means necessary to pressure Hamas into accepting the new proposed deal.
An absolute privilege to be awarded the Hostage Aid Worldwide Award 2025 for Exceptional Hostage Release Efforts, along with Adam Rose
The award was presented at their annual United Nations side event in New York.
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The award was presented at their annual United Nations side event in New York.
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September 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
An absolute privilege to be awarded the Hostage Aid Worldwide Award 2025 for Exceptional Hostage Release Efforts, along with Adam Rose
The award was presented at their annual United Nations side event in New York.
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The award was presented at their annual United Nations side event in New York.
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A lovely write up. Very moving evening last night in Manchester
June 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A lovely write up. Very moving evening last night in Manchester
I was honoured tonight to be given the award for International Pro Bono Barrister of the Year at the Advocate Awards, for my work with Adam Rose for families of British and British-linked hostages in Gaza.
Congratulations to everyone shortlisted who all have done amazing, impactful work.
Congratulations to everyone shortlisted who all have done amazing, impactful work.
May 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I was honoured tonight to be given the award for International Pro Bono Barrister of the Year at the Advocate Awards, for my work with Adam Rose for families of British and British-linked hostages in Gaza.
Congratulations to everyone shortlisted who all have done amazing, impactful work.
Congratulations to everyone shortlisted who all have done amazing, impactful work.
I am delighted to have been shortlisted for International Pro Bono Barrister of the Year at the Bar Pro Bono Awards for my work (with Adam Rose) with British families of hostages in Gaza.
Congratulations to all of the other shortlisted barristers weareadvocate.org.uk/what-we-do/n...
Congratulations to all of the other shortlisted barristers weareadvocate.org.uk/what-we-do/n...
April 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I am delighted to have been shortlisted for International Pro Bono Barrister of the Year at the Bar Pro Bono Awards for my work (with Adam Rose) with British families of hostages in Gaza.
Congratulations to all of the other shortlisted barristers weareadvocate.org.uk/what-we-do/n...
Congratulations to all of the other shortlisted barristers weareadvocate.org.uk/what-we-do/n...
There were many highlights of today, but one amazing moment was definitely seeing Jane Russell KC (I am told it was her!) leave the silk ceremony on this mode of transport
March 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
There were many highlights of today, but one amazing moment was definitely seeing Jane Russell KC (I am told it was her!) leave the silk ceremony on this mode of transport
Big day tomorrow!
March 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Big day tomorrow!
STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY LAWYERS FOR BRITISH HOSTAGE FAMILIES
18 March 2025
18 March 2025
March 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY LAWYERS FOR BRITISH HOSTAGE FAMILIES
18 March 2025
18 March 2025
March 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I gave a talk last night to University of Law Bar Practice Court students on effective writing for lawyers.
Here are my '10 rules'! Obviously I explained them in more detail at the talk...
Here are my '10 rules'! Obviously I explained them in more detail at the talk...
February 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I gave a talk last night to University of Law Bar Practice Court students on effective writing for lawyers.
Here are my '10 rules'! Obviously I explained them in more detail at the talk...
Here are my '10 rules'! Obviously I explained them in more detail at the talk...
On my way to deliver a lecture to students at @goldsmithsuol.bsky.social as part of my visiting professorship
February 25, 2025 at 10:34 AM
On my way to deliver a lecture to students at @goldsmithsuol.bsky.social as part of my visiting professorship
My thoughts on the death of Oded Lifshitz
February 21, 2025 at 7:05 AM
My thoughts on the death of Oded Lifshitz
February 10, 2025 at 7:26 AM
STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY LAWYERS FOR THE BRITISH HOSTAGE FAMILIES
7 February 2025
7 February 2025
February 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY LAWYERS FOR THE BRITISH HOSTAGE FAMILIES
7 February 2025
7 February 2025
February 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This is an excellent recommendation from @susannareid.bsky.social on GMB this morning...
Available from all good bookshops and currently just £6.87 on Amazon! www.amazon.co.uk/Emergency-St...
Available from all good bookshops and currently just £6.87 on Amazon! www.amazon.co.uk/Emergency-St...
February 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This is an excellent recommendation from @susannareid.bsky.social on GMB this morning...
Available from all good bookshops and currently just £6.87 on Amazon! www.amazon.co.uk/Emergency-St...
Available from all good bookshops and currently just £6.87 on Amazon! www.amazon.co.uk/Emergency-St...
Statement for immediate release:
January 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Statement for immediate release:
Statement on the release of Emily Damari
January 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Statement on the release of Emily Damari
As we light our first Chanukah candles tonight, we shall #BeTheirLight for our client, Avinatan Or, held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for 445 days.
December 25, 2024 at 5:19 PM
As we light our first Chanukah candles tonight, we shall #BeTheirLight for our client, Avinatan Or, held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for 445 days.
As I am sure you are all aware (!), today is the 88th anniversary of the passing of our first major piece of public order legislation, the Public Order Act 1936.
If you want to know more, including the interesting Jewish history of the legislation, come to my session at
Limmud! Tuesday 2pm
If you want to know more, including the interesting Jewish history of the legislation, come to my session at
Limmud! Tuesday 2pm
December 18, 2024 at 4:43 PM
As I am sure you are all aware (!), today is the 88th anniversary of the passing of our first major piece of public order legislation, the Public Order Act 1936.
If you want to know more, including the interesting Jewish history of the legislation, come to my session at
Limmud! Tuesday 2pm
If you want to know more, including the interesting Jewish history of the legislation, come to my session at
Limmud! Tuesday 2pm
A really lovely surprise to find the wonderful Songs of the People singing human rights carols at Doughty Street today!
Find out more here at www.songsofthepeople.co.uk
They are one their way to various locations in Central London right now... next stop Guild Hall I think
Find out more here at www.songsofthepeople.co.uk
They are one their way to various locations in Central London right now... next stop Guild Hall I think
December 12, 2024 at 2:22 PM
A really lovely surprise to find the wonderful Songs of the People singing human rights carols at Doughty Street today!
Find out more here at www.songsofthepeople.co.uk
They are one their way to various locations in Central London right now... next stop Guild Hall I think
Find out more here at www.songsofthepeople.co.uk
They are one their way to various locations in Central London right now... next stop Guild Hall I think
An amazing, emotional evening in Parliament with the British hostage families. As I said at the event, and as Richard Ratcliffe told us over a year ago: you never know what’s going to work - the important thing is to keep trying. #BringThemHome
December 3, 2024 at 8:51 PM
An amazing, emotional evening in Parliament with the British hostage families. As I said at the event, and as Richard Ratcliffe told us over a year ago: you never know what’s going to work - the important thing is to keep trying. #BringThemHome