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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 8d

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.

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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 13d

How are political parties setting out their stall this Autumn?

Here are 4️⃣ things we're hoping to see at the #PartyConferences.

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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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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 13d

👋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
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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 13d

🔔 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
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Getting it right first time: Making lawful decisions

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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 15d

📢 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.

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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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 21d

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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 21d

📃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.

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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 23d

"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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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 26d

#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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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 27d

🚨 APPLY BY SUNDAY!

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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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 27d

✏️Introducing 𝐏𝐋𝐏'𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥

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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 28d

🌍 This #RememberACharityWeek (8–14 Sept) consider leaving a gift in your Will to the Public Law Project. Your support helps us hold power to account, defend human rights & build a fairer, more inclusive future for the next generation
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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · 29d

The Ministry of Justice has confirmed a fee increase for housing and immigration legal aid work.

Although these first steps go in the right direction, do they really meet the scale of reform needed?

PLP researcher Joseph Summers for Law Society Gazette ⚖️

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Legal aid fees consultation: what's changing?

The Ministry of Justice's transformative ambition is welcome, but first steps highlight the scale of reform needed.

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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · Sep 5

"In an era of increased AI & automation, how can we make sure everyday decisions about people's lives are made fairly?" asks PLP researcher Caroline Selman.

Find out about our new project, Public Law Litigation in the Automated State:

https://publiclawproject.pulse.ly/suae5dp27a

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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · Sep 4

📢 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 on Wednesday 15 October

Join us to discuss strengthening 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 with 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬!

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Public Law Project Annual Conference 2025

Formerly known as Judicial Review Trends and Forecasts - PLP's annual conference returns for a day of insight and forward-looking discussion.

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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · Sep 3

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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · Sep 2

𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐑 training - coming up on 30 September!

🎟️Discounts for NGOs, advisers, students and trainees available.

Book here: publiclawproject.org.uk/events/costs...

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 three days covering costs and funding in judicial review (JR). Presented in partnership...

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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · Aug 29

Last month, the House of Lords debated the Universal Credit bill.

But why did they only have one day? And why couldn't they make any amendments to these controversial welfare changes?

Find out what a Money Bill is, from PLP's Caroline Selman 💸

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What is a Money Bill - and what will it mean for the controversial welfare bill? - Public Law Project

Welfare reforms will now be made through a Money Bill - but what does that mean for Parliamentary scrutiny?

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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · Aug 27

At a crucial time for public law, do you want to hear about our charity's latest research projects, significant cases, upcoming events and more?

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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · Aug 25

Are you a capable & motivated solicitor who wants to join our award-winning casework team for 12 months?

If you're passionate about working at the cutting edge of public law in the UK, apply here by 7 September ⬇️

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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · Aug 21

Do you have experience in using research as a lever for change?

Are you passionate about justice being accessible to all?

Apply by THIS SUNDAY to become PLP's new Senior Research Fellow:

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Legal Action Group @legalactiongroup.bsky.social · Aug 19

📢JOB ALERT @publiclawproject.bsky.social seeks to recruit a lawyer on a 12-month contract (maternity cover), full-time (35 hrs/week) or part-time (minimum 4 days / 28 hours pw). Applications close 7 September 2025 at 23.59pm lag.org.uk?id=217183

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Public Law Project - Lawyer - (12-month fixed-term parental leave cover) – London – Full-time (35 hrs/week) or Part-time (minimum 4 days / 28 hours pw)

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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · Aug 19

🚨 We're hiring!

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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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · Aug 18

Are you a capable & motivated solicitor who wants to join our award-winning casework team for 12 months?

If you're passionate about working at the cutting edge of public law in the UK, apply here by 7 September ⬇️

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Public Law Project @publiclawproject.bsky.social · Aug 15

At a crucial time for public law, do you want to hear about our charity's latest research projects, significant cases, upcoming events and more?

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