Gus Silverman
@gus-silverman.bsky.social
Civil liberties solicitor. Heads the Bristol Actions Against Public Authorities team at @dpg_law. Views my own.
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Statement from Progressive Judaism leaders - Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky
“Holding an Israeli government accountable for its actions does not cause antisemitism. Antisemites cause antisemitism.
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“Holding an Israeli government accountable for its actions does not cause antisemitism. Antisemites cause antisemitism.
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Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy: No single response can speak for British Jews - The Movement for Progressive Judaism
As we approach the High Holy Days, we enter a season of teshuvah, of looking honestly at ourselves, taking responsibility and asking what must change. Yet there is a temptation, on days like these, to...
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September 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Statement from Progressive Judaism leaders - Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky
“Holding an Israeli government accountable for its actions does not cause antisemitism. Antisemites cause antisemitism.
progressivejudaism.org.uk/rabbi-charle...
“Holding an Israeli government accountable for its actions does not cause antisemitism. Antisemites cause antisemitism.
progressivejudaism.org.uk/rabbi-charle...
September 8, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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“I was to go see my father but I clearly had to lawyer up, and I did. On 20 May, my father died. I never saw him again and it’s a direct result of these judges going after me. I will never forgive them": Rajiv Menon KC, Palestine Action barrister charged with contempt.
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‘A chilling effect’: Palestine Action barrister speaks ou...
Facing prosecution for a closing speech, Rajiv Menon KC denies asking the jury to act on their consciences, and recalls how the case led him to miss out on seeing his father before he died
observer.co.uk
August 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM
“I was to go see my father but I clearly had to lawyer up, and I did. On 20 May, my father died. I never saw him again and it’s a direct result of these judges going after me. I will never forgive them": Rajiv Menon KC, Palestine Action barrister charged with contempt.
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observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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We very much enjoyed @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social infographic explaining the rather convoluted efforts that the state has gone to to supress juries and persecute Rajiv Menon KC.
August 4, 2026 at 3:13 PM
We very much enjoyed @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social infographic explaining the rather convoluted efforts that the state has gone to to supress juries and persecute Rajiv Menon KC.
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I suppose we have to think positively and that’s going to really upset Ronaldo
July 15, 2026 at 9:04 PM
I suppose we have to think positively and that’s going to really upset Ronaldo
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A reminder of what Nigel Farage said following the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving police officer.
June 3, 2026 at 6:32 PM
A reminder of what Nigel Farage said following the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving police officer.
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Around 160 university students commit suicide every year, more than three every week. But despite the closeness of the University/student relationship, there is no established duty of care on Universities to protect the health, safety and welfare of their students.
June 3, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Around 160 university students commit suicide every year, more than three every week. But despite the closeness of the University/student relationship, there is no established duty of care on Universities to protect the health, safety and welfare of their students.
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It’s really frightening.
May 25, 2026 at 10:24 PM
It’s really frightening.
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Giles was so generous with his time and so helpful when it came to explaining to journalists very clearly and with quotable precision exactly how a wrong un landlord was being a wrong un. But mostly I just remember thinking he was a really, really kind human who cared about the state of others.
I am very much saddened to report that my friend, @nearlylegal.co.uk passed away this weekend.
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Giles Peaker - Nearly Legal: Housing Law News and Comment
I am very sorry to announce that Giles passed away over the weekend. If and when there is further information that I can share, I will do so. For now, please take a moment to read the short obituary p...
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April 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Giles was so generous with his time and so helpful when it came to explaining to journalists very clearly and with quotable precision exactly how a wrong un landlord was being a wrong un. But mostly I just remember thinking he was a really, really kind human who cared about the state of others.
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Join us! We are recruiting for a full time education solicitor (minimum 2 years PQE) for a fixed 12 month contract. Apply by 5pm on 8 April 2026 - further details here: rookirwinsweeney.co.uk/careers/
Careers | Rook Irwin Sweeney - Public Law. Human Rights.
Education Solicitor vacancy Are you looking to develop your legal career by working on cutting-edge cases in a dynamic and progressive law firm? &nbs ...
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March 27, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Join us! We are recruiting for a full time education solicitor (minimum 2 years PQE) for a fixed 12 month contract. Apply by 5pm on 8 April 2026 - further details here: rookirwinsweeney.co.uk/careers/
Sounds like they really nailed the source material www.theguardian.com/music/2026/m...
‘Like turning your soul inside out’: Barbara Hannigan and Laura Bowler on their devastating composition The White Book
These breathtaking songs of loss left the soprano and the composer feeling shellshocked after the world premiere in Gothenburg. We meet them backstage as they prepare for the British debut
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March 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Sounds like they really nailed the source material www.theguardian.com/music/2026/m...
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The number of people dying in prisons in England and Wales has risen to the highest level on record, official data reveal.
Prisons recorded 394 deaths in 2025 – a 15% increase on the previous year.
https://howardleague.org/news/revealed-the-rising-death-toll-in-prisons-in-england-and-wales/
Prisons recorded 394 deaths in 2025 – a 15% increase on the previous year.
https://howardleague.org/news/revealed-the-rising-death-toll-in-prisons-in-england-and-wales/
February 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The number of people dying in prisons in England and Wales has risen to the highest level on record, official data reveal.
Prisons recorded 394 deaths in 2025 – a 15% increase on the previous year.
https://howardleague.org/news/revealed-the-rising-death-toll-in-prisons-in-england-and-wales/
Prisons recorded 394 deaths in 2025 – a 15% increase on the previous year.
https://howardleague.org/news/revealed-the-rising-death-toll-in-prisons-in-england-and-wales/
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The High Court will hand down judgment tomorrow in the judicial review against the Home Secretary’s proscription of Palestine Action.
February 12, 2026 at 2:28 PM
The High Court will hand down judgment tomorrow in the judicial review against the Home Secretary’s proscription of Palestine Action.
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"He stood up, stated ‘I am absolutely fucked’ and left the building"
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www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/probate...
Probate solicitor paid his £77,000 tax bill with client funds
Practitioner abused his position of authority over three years with 'deliberate and calculated' misconduct.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:24 PM
"He stood up, stated ‘I am absolutely fucked’ and left the building"
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/probate...
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/probate...
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Order to release Adrian and Liam Arias is a real barn burner storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 31, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Order to release Adrian and Liam Arias is a real barn burner storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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New rules in England and Wales,
including increasing legal test for use of force at misconduct proceedings to the criminal standard of beyond reasonable doubt, will make it harder to punish police officers accused of wrongly using force www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
including increasing legal test for use of force at misconduct proceedings to the criminal standard of beyond reasonable doubt, will make it harder to punish police officers accused of wrongly using force www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
New rules will allow police misusing force in England and Wales to ‘walk away scot-free’
Critics say boosting protections for officers at misconduct cases, introduced after fatal shooting of Chris Kaba, will undermine rule of law
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:53 AM
New rules in England and Wales,
including increasing legal test for use of force at misconduct proceedings to the criminal standard of beyond reasonable doubt, will make it harder to punish police officers accused of wrongly using force www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
including increasing legal test for use of force at misconduct proceedings to the criminal standard of beyond reasonable doubt, will make it harder to punish police officers accused of wrongly using force www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Skegness, one of your absolute finest people right here. Buy her a drink whenever you see her.
July 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Skegness, one of your absolute finest people right here. Buy her a drink whenever you see her.
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We have had a report saying two women walking up to a protest today at BAe Samlesbury were stopped by Lancashire Police and advised to remove their t-shirts that say 'Free Palestine', as it may "breach the proscription order".
And so it begins.
And so it begins.
July 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We have had a report saying two women walking up to a protest today at BAe Samlesbury were stopped by Lancashire Police and advised to remove their t-shirts that say 'Free Palestine', as it may "breach the proscription order".
And so it begins.
And so it begins.
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Palestine Action has lost, meaning the ban will come into force at 00.01 UK time
The Lady Chief Justice said the High Court judge had not erred in law and had "identified all relevant factors and weighed them together" before refusing the delay
The Lady Chief Justice said the High Court judge had not erred in law and had "identified all relevant factors and weighed them together" before refusing the delay
July 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Palestine Action has lost, meaning the ban will come into force at 00.01 UK time
The Lady Chief Justice said the High Court judge had not erred in law and had "identified all relevant factors and weighed them together" before refusing the delay
The Lady Chief Justice said the High Court judge had not erred in law and had "identified all relevant factors and weighed them together" before refusing the delay
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Left the court to find a huge demonstration outside!
July 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Left the court to find a huge demonstration outside!
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Culture: cops are all that stands between you and being killed by criminals!
SCOTUS: I mean if they feel like it.
SCOTUS: I mean if they feel like it.
If you don’t know what this case is:
Woman gets restraining order against violent ex.
He violates it. She calls cops. They don’t come by.
Repeat several times.
Eventually, he murders her and daughters.
Family sues cops, said had obligation to respond and failed.
SCOTUS? “Nah, no obligation.”
Woman gets restraining order against violent ex.
He violates it. She calls cops. They don’t come by.
Repeat several times.
Eventually, he murders her and daughters.
Family sues cops, said had obligation to respond and failed.
SCOTUS? “Nah, no obligation.”
Castle Rock v Gonzalez
December 23, 2024 at 12:36 AM
Culture: cops are all that stands between you and being killed by criminals!
SCOTUS: I mean if they feel like it.
SCOTUS: I mean if they feel like it.