Jane Furniss

Sarah and Brian explain how being part of Streetwise Opera gave them the confidence to ask for support, feel listened to and be treated with respect. A new world opened its doors, where people took them seriously and they were trusted.

Taking the Stage, Changing the Story – Big Give We use the medium of opera to inspire and empower people affected by homelessness, offering a space where their ideas, …

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Butter, jam, no cream

Lammy’s response to Leveson Tactical withdrawal? Or political spin?

David Lammy will respond today to Sir Brian Leveson’s review of the criminal courts. It seems the justice secretary is not going quite as far as originally reported. But he would not be the first to ask for more in order to claim credit for making concessions.

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There is no 'need'. I think it's simply a recognition of the status of the two roles which they hold & will have held when they retire

The Lady or Lord Chief Justice is generally referred to by the initials, LCJ or is simply The Chief (but not in Court)

Apologies - just realised my mistake; from reading your profile too superficially!

No need to apologise Jacob

Indeed - I was trying to explain in a few words for an American reader!

The male chief justices have always for hundreds of years been referred to as Lord Chief Justice. Lady Carr is our First Lady Chief. The role makes post holder a member of the House of Lords (our upper house of Parliament) where all the occupants are referred to as Lords or Ladies

And we have (some) ppl who ignore their dog's mess & when politely asked to pick it up become aggressively rude

Goodness; hadn't come across this problem. Dog poo left (including actually in bags) is a revolting, regular problem in so many places

Peter Walker's Peace Doves Sculpture @ Southwark Cathedral is worth a visit. And you maybe lucky to be greeted by Hodge. And if all else fails coffee & pastries are 1st class
#London

What's a bottle digger, Chris?

S/he looks as if they're shrugging themself into a coat, feeling rather grumpy about the morning

@hselftax.bsky.social has a granddaughter who would enjoy taking Grandpa & Granny to visit this 😁

An evening walk home across St James' Park #London

Congrats on your v special anniversary!

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Anyone need knitted baby jackets? Hand knitted, each a unique design, with sweet buttons, machine washable. Fit babies from 3-12months. Yours for a donation to OvergateHospice. DM me & I can let you have link to donate & arrange delivery

Magistrate’s misconduct JP claimed not to know that sexual abuse complainants have anonymity

A magistrate has been sacked for gross misconduct after disclosing details "to members of an organisation with which he was affiliated concerning proceedings connected to that organisation" that could have identified an alleged victim of sexual abuse.
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These are funny precisely because we all know we've made these sorts of silly/funny mistakes ourselves. Not the least bit cruel, imo

Over the garden fence #Yorkshire
Aug 8 at 7.15pm & Aug 9 at 5.40am

Gorgeous design, Gail & great cause, Sean!

Literally tilting at windmills

A day of so much #London has to offer. Portrait Awards Exhibition & lunch with a view @NPGLondon, #Hiroshige @britishmuseum topped off with gin tasting @graveneygin
All shared with 5 lovely friends I met thanks to 'old Twitter'

It's spacious & a pleasing shape, even when it's busy #ElizabethLine
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Agree. I love the curves, lighting, wide platforms & spaciousness #ElizabethLine

Trying rape fairly Report recommends better protection for complainants in sexual violence cases

Reforms to the way sexual assault cases are prosecuted and tried in the courts of England and Wales are recommended in a report today by the government’s reform advisers. Listen here to my interview with the criminal law commissioner, Professor Penney Lewis.

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Thanks Martin!