Jack Sheard
@jpsatthebar.bsky.social
Pupil barrister at 42BR with a love for housing law. Editor at @justicegap.bsky.social, contributor for @legalactiongroup.bsky.social Magazine. Often found explaining chess to my dog.
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“The plot is entertaining, unpredictable and delivered in cosy prose,” says @jpsatthebar.bsky.social (@42br.com) of Sally Smith KC’s latest novel.
📖 Read the full review in 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 here👉 hi.switchy.io/lIOx
#LegalFiction
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#LegalFiction
December 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“The plot is entertaining, unpredictable and delivered in cosy prose,” says @jpsatthebar.bsky.social (@42br.com) of Sally Smith KC’s latest novel.
📖 Read the full review in 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 here👉 hi.switchy.io/lIOx
#LegalFiction
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#LegalFiction
Found out that a review I wrote got cited on Wikipedia. I'm authoritative!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cut...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cut...
December 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Found out that a review I wrote got cited on Wikipedia. I'm authoritative!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cut...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cut...
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The divergence between what the Master of the Rolls thinks AI can do for litigation (left) and the reality of it (right) is stark. I wish he spent more time dealing with cases infected by it.
(The 2nd quote is from Re: D [2025] EWCA Civ 1570, handed down yesterday).
(The 2nd quote is from Re: D [2025] EWCA Civ 1570, handed down yesterday).
![In reply, the mother, acting in person, submitted a lengthy skeleton argument responding in detail to every paragraph in Mr Spencer's skeleton argument, describing much of it as factually inaccurate or incomplete and misleading. She reiterated many of her complaints and criticisms of the district judge's judgment set out in her "grounds of recusal" document and her original grounds of appeal. The skeleton argument cited a number of authorities. As before, some citations were non-existent cases - for example "Re M (Paternity: Appeal by Mother) [2003] EWHC 2832 (Fam)". Other cases were cited in support of a proposition for which they were not authority. For example, Re B (Children) [2008] UKHL 35, the well-known decision of the House of Lords on the standard of proof in children's cases, was erroneously cited for the proposition that "the father's conscious choice to ignore correspondence that did not assist his position demonstrates wilful evasion and further undermines his credibility". Re W (Children) [2010] UKSC 12, the equally well-known decision on the principles which should guide the exercise of the court's discretion in deciding whether to order a child to attend to give evidence in family proceedings, was cited for the proposition that "findings reached through a procedurally compromised process cannot stand".](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:drwvh7wngwjgf5qv6vhppp5a/bafkreiaxrcrcohhbt4tg5eyu7gchdcgsgwa6t4e4iwhnz6nmtbvnebwgmy@jpeg)
December 10, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The divergence between what the Master of the Rolls thinks AI can do for litigation (left) and the reality of it (right) is stark. I wish he spent more time dealing with cases infected by it.
(The 2nd quote is from Re: D [2025] EWCA Civ 1570, handed down yesterday).
(The 2nd quote is from Re: D [2025] EWCA Civ 1570, handed down yesterday).
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⭐ We are pleased to present our Virtual Pupillage Open Evening 2026.
The evening will provide the opportunity for prospective pupils to learn more about what life at the Bar is really like and to get to know some of our current members.
42br.com/latest-news/...
#Pupillage
The evening will provide the opportunity for prospective pupils to learn more about what life at the Bar is really like and to get to know some of our current members.
42br.com/latest-news/...
#Pupillage
Virtual Pupillage Open Evening 2026 - Latest news - 42BR Barristers
Register now for our upcoming pupillage open evening!
42br.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:16 AM
⭐ We are pleased to present our Virtual Pupillage Open Evening 2026.
The evening will provide the opportunity for prospective pupils to learn more about what life at the Bar is really like and to get to know some of our current members.
42br.com/latest-news/...
#Pupillage
The evening will provide the opportunity for prospective pupils to learn more about what life at the Bar is really like and to get to know some of our current members.
42br.com/latest-news/...
#Pupillage
Unusual not only for the procedural nature of the appeal - but also the remarkably forgiving appellate comments regarding the use of AI (see final paragraphs).
D (A Child) (Recusal) Neutral Citation Number [2025] EWCA Civ 1570 (9 December 2025): Appeal by father in private law proceedings against, inter alia, decision of district judge to recuse himself, on mother's application. Appeal allowed. www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWC...
December 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Unusual not only for the procedural nature of the appeal - but also the remarkably forgiving appellate comments regarding the use of AI (see final paragraphs).
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📖 Child Protection Proceedings: Care and Adoption Orders
42BR's Jo Porter has co-authored a book detailing every stage of child protection proceedings.
For more information and to pre-order your copy, visit our website ⬇️
www.42br.com/latest-news/...
#PublicLaw #FamilyLaw
42BR's Jo Porter has co-authored a book detailing every stage of child protection proceedings.
For more information and to pre-order your copy, visit our website ⬇️
www.42br.com/latest-news/...
#PublicLaw #FamilyLaw
Child Protection Proceedings: Care and Adoption Orders - Latest news - 42BR Barristers
Jo Porter has co-authored a book, published by Lexis Nexis, detailing every stage of child protection proceedings.
www.42br.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:14 AM
📖 Child Protection Proceedings: Care and Adoption Orders
42BR's Jo Porter has co-authored a book detailing every stage of child protection proceedings.
For more information and to pre-order your copy, visit our website ⬇️
www.42br.com/latest-news/...
#PublicLaw #FamilyLaw
42BR's Jo Porter has co-authored a book detailing every stage of child protection proceedings.
For more information and to pre-order your copy, visit our website ⬇️
www.42br.com/latest-news/...
#PublicLaw #FamilyLaw
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I'm getting divorced, can I ask a quick question?
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I'm getting divorced, can I ask a quick question?
Really enjoyed being back at the Education Law conference this year. Great to meet the others working in this area again, and keep up to date with the latest developments in law and policy.
#EducationLawConference2025
#EducationLawConference2025
We are back with our 2025 Education Law Conference!
Opening the day with a welcome from @suejames.bsky.social, setting the scene for a programme focused on Education Law
Thank you to DLA Piper & @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social for supporting the conference!
#LAGEducation #EducationLawConference2025
Opening the day with a welcome from @suejames.bsky.social, setting the scene for a programme focused on Education Law
Thank you to DLA Piper & @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social for supporting the conference!
#LAGEducation #EducationLawConference2025
December 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Really enjoyed being back at the Education Law conference this year. Great to meet the others working in this area again, and keep up to date with the latest developments in law and policy.
#EducationLawConference2025
#EducationLawConference2025
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We are back with our 2025 Education Law Conference!
Opening the day with a welcome from @suejames.bsky.social, setting the scene for a programme focused on Education Law
Thank you to DLA Piper & @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social for supporting the conference!
#LAGEducation #EducationLawConference2025
Opening the day with a welcome from @suejames.bsky.social, setting the scene for a programme focused on Education Law
Thank you to DLA Piper & @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social for supporting the conference!
#LAGEducation #EducationLawConference2025
November 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
We are back with our 2025 Education Law Conference!
Opening the day with a welcome from @suejames.bsky.social, setting the scene for a programme focused on Education Law
Thank you to DLA Piper & @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social for supporting the conference!
#LAGEducation #EducationLawConference2025
Opening the day with a welcome from @suejames.bsky.social, setting the scene for a programme focused on Education Law
Thank you to DLA Piper & @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social for supporting the conference!
#LAGEducation #EducationLawConference2025
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Here is a list of reasons why some of my hearings and trials this year have been delayed and kicked off into the long grass, stuck in our record court backlog. Serious allegations which will now be tried *years* after the event. 🧵👇
November 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Here is a list of reasons why some of my hearings and trials this year have been delayed and kicked off into the long grass, stuck in our record court backlog. Serious allegations which will now be tried *years* after the event. 🧵👇
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☀️Courts need cash, not just daylight☀️
Transparency is welcome, but it will take more than media scrutiny to fix problems in our #FamilyCourts, says Oliver Conway (@oliverconway.bsky.social) in 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯
➡️ tinyurl.com/4u9a9raw
#FamilyLaw #AccessToJustice
Transparency is welcome, but it will take more than media scrutiny to fix problems in our #FamilyCourts, says Oliver Conway (@oliverconway.bsky.social) in 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯
➡️ tinyurl.com/4u9a9raw
#FamilyLaw #AccessToJustice
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
☀️Courts need cash, not just daylight☀️
Transparency is welcome, but it will take more than media scrutiny to fix problems in our #FamilyCourts, says Oliver Conway (@oliverconway.bsky.social) in 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯
➡️ tinyurl.com/4u9a9raw
#FamilyLaw #AccessToJustice
Transparency is welcome, but it will take more than media scrutiny to fix problems in our #FamilyCourts, says Oliver Conway (@oliverconway.bsky.social) in 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯
➡️ tinyurl.com/4u9a9raw
#FamilyLaw #AccessToJustice
Bizarre (but commendable) to see the BBC doing a live report on possession hearings across the UK:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
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 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Bizarre (but commendable) to see the BBC doing a live report on possession hearings across the UK:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
Astounding.
This is an appalling judgment to read. Two Chief Constables found in contempt of court for misleading the court about the existence of video footage. But this was only discovered when the matter made it to the Court of Appeal. Incredible perseverance.
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWC...
www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWC...
Judges set to decide fate of police chief constable guilty of contempt of court
Exclusive: Ivan Balhatchet, Northamptonshire’s chief constable, could face up to two years in jail or a fine for repeated failure to obey rulings
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Astounding.
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This is seriously the biggest change in tenancy law in 37 years. A huge thing, which will change renting short and long term.
Renters' Rights Act day is announced! (Partly). It is 1 May 2026. The last valid section 21 notice (except for social landlords) will be served on 30 April 2026. The end of 37 years. Plus more.
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/11/rent...
nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/11/rent...
Renters Rights Act Day! - Nearly Legal: Housing Law News and Comment
And Lo! The appointed day has been announced! And it is 1 May 2026. Well, partly… On 1 May 2026, the following provisions will come into force: The end of assured shorthold tenancies, fixed terms and ...
nearlylegal.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This is seriously the biggest change in tenancy law in 37 years. A huge thing, which will change renting short and long term.
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Reeves let out a home in a selective licensing area (all rented properties in that area must be licensed) without a licence. Blames letting agent (depending on contract, she may have a point), but an up to £30,000 civil penalty & a potential rent repayment order.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
October 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Reeves let out a home in a selective licensing area (all rented properties in that area must be licensed) without a licence. Blames letting agent (depending on contract, she may have a point), but an up to £30,000 civil penalty & a potential rent repayment order.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'Only a ten-minute walk from the High Street'. The horror!
And from a Lib Dem MP.
And from a Lib Dem MP.
October 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
'Only a ten-minute walk from the High Street'. The horror!
And from a Lib Dem MP.
And from a Lib Dem MP.
Last night, I played my first chess game for my club in ages, having gone into retirement during the bar course. They were much stronger team, but I fought hard and got an unexpected win.
Excitingly, I later discovered my opponent was a titled player! I’ve beaten a master over the board!
24. Ng3!
Excitingly, I later discovered my opponent was a titled player! I’ve beaten a master over the board!
24. Ng3!
October 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Last night, I played my first chess game for my club in ages, having gone into retirement during the bar course. They were much stronger team, but I fought hard and got an unexpected win.
Excitingly, I later discovered my opponent was a titled player! I’ve beaten a master over the board!
24. Ng3!
Excitingly, I later discovered my opponent was a titled player! I’ve beaten a master over the board!
24. Ng3!
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📚From the pages of October’s Legal Action Magazine
@jpsatthebar.bsky.social suggests how practitioners might respond to an arcane piece of legislation popular with landlords who are trying to intimidate tenants.
🔍 Delve into the full story. Only in October’s Legal Action!
@jpsatthebar.bsky.social suggests how practitioners might respond to an arcane piece of legislation popular with landlords who are trying to intimidate tenants.
🔍 Delve into the full story. Only in October’s Legal Action!
No cause for distress
Jack Sheard suggests how practitioners might respond to an arcane piece of legislation popular with landlords who are trying to intimidate tenants.
swiy.co
October 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
📚From the pages of October’s Legal Action Magazine
@jpsatthebar.bsky.social suggests how practitioners might respond to an arcane piece of legislation popular with landlords who are trying to intimidate tenants.
🔍 Delve into the full story. Only in October’s Legal Action!
@jpsatthebar.bsky.social suggests how practitioners might respond to an arcane piece of legislation popular with landlords who are trying to intimidate tenants.
🔍 Delve into the full story. Only in October’s Legal Action!
📚From the pages of October’s Legal Action Magazine
@jpsatthebar.bsky.social suggests how practitioners might respond to an arcane piece of legislation popular with landlords who are trying to intimidate tenants.
🔍 Delve into the full story. Only in October’s Legal Action!
@jpsatthebar.bsky.social suggests how practitioners might respond to an arcane piece of legislation popular with landlords who are trying to intimidate tenants.
🔍 Delve into the full story. Only in October’s Legal Action!
No cause for distress
Jack Sheard suggests how practitioners might respond to an arcane piece of legislation popular with landlords who are trying to intimidate tenants.
swiy.co
October 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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📚From the pages of October’s Legal Action Magazine
@jpsatthebar.bsky.social suggests how practitioners might respond to an arcane piece of legislation popular with landlords who are trying to intimidate tenants.
🔍 Delve into the full story. Only in October’s Legal Action!
@jpsatthebar.bsky.social suggests how practitioners might respond to an arcane piece of legislation popular with landlords who are trying to intimidate tenants.
🔍 Delve into the full story. Only in October’s Legal Action!
No cause for distress
Jack Sheard suggests how practitioners might respond to an arcane piece of legislation popular with landlords who are trying to intimidate tenants.
swiy.co
October 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
📚From the pages of October’s Legal Action Magazine
@jpsatthebar.bsky.social suggests how practitioners might respond to an arcane piece of legislation popular with landlords who are trying to intimidate tenants.
🔍 Delve into the full story. Only in October’s Legal Action!
@jpsatthebar.bsky.social suggests how practitioners might respond to an arcane piece of legislation popular with landlords who are trying to intimidate tenants.
🔍 Delve into the full story. Only in October’s Legal Action!
My latest article for Legal Action Group - a guide to how to counter "draconian" double rent provisions faced by tenants who've given notice - was published last week. It was a lot of fun to research - It is not often that you get to deal with statutes from 1737!
www.lag.org.uk/article/2172...
www.lag.org.uk/article/2172...
lnkd.in
October 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
My latest article for Legal Action Group - a guide to how to counter "draconian" double rent provisions faced by tenants who've given notice - was published last week. It was a lot of fun to research - It is not often that you get to deal with statutes from 1737!
www.lag.org.uk/article/2172...
www.lag.org.uk/article/2172...
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In case you missed it: The reality behind “last minute” legal challenges to removal | Sonia Lenegan
The reality behind “last minute" legal challenges to removal - Free Movement
Last week the Home Secretary expressed outrage at “vexatious, last minute claims” made by people seeking to prevent their removal to France. She is hardly the
freemovement.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 11:31 AM
In case you missed it: The reality behind “last minute” legal challenges to removal | Sonia Lenegan
Returning to this app to discover that @barristersecret.bsky.social knows of my existence!
September 30, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Returning to this app to discover that @barristersecret.bsky.social knows of my existence!
I am delighted to begin my pupillage with @42br.com this week - I'm just so excited to get started at such a welcoming set. I'm looking forward to an intense, challenging and rewarding year - I can't wait to see what's in store!
September 30, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I am delighted to begin my pupillage with @42br.com this week - I'm just so excited to get started at such a welcoming set. I'm looking forward to an intense, challenging and rewarding year - I can't wait to see what's in store!
It would be worth reading Shani v Ozekhome for the artistic quality of the red hat alone, but the multi-car pile up of legal catastrophe is hilarious to read. A real page-turner!
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKF...
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKF...
September 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
It would be worth reading Shani v Ozekhome for the artistic quality of the red hat alone, but the multi-car pile up of legal catastrophe is hilarious to read. A real page-turner!
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKF...
www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKF...