John Hyde

Confirmation from the Supreme Court that the motor finance ruling will be out next Friday. 🚘💰

I've never seen a case like Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's - it was jaw-dropping Now the case is over, the BBC can report some of the remarkable moments when jurors weren't in court.

The Marten/Gordon trial sounds truly remarkable. Amazing that it ever got as far as a verdict, given what went on in court.

Brilliant reporting from the BBC's Helena Wilkinson.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It is my civic duty to inform you that Magnums are included as part of the Tesco Meal Deal. You're welcome.
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Innocent subpostmasters went to jail, but now it is clear: the Post Office boss class belong there instead | Marina Hyde You thought it couldn’t get any worse, but the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British legal history just got wider, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Characteristically brilliant piece from Marina (no relation) Hyde on the Post Office scandal. I should point out she is not just an armchair commentator but someone who has been present at the inquiry and gets it better than most.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

'Indefensible': Post Office Inquiry chair slams lack of legal support for victims Sir Wyn Williams makes long-awaited first report after conclusion of statutory inquiry.

Breaking news from Post Office Inquiry: Victims are not getting the compensation they deserve because of the government's inflexible and unfair approach.

This was revealed in first volume of Sir Wyn Williams' report published today.

More at this link. 👇

www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/indefen...

The ill-informed nonsense spouted by people about the EHCP is infuriating.

It is a rigorous and long process to get one. They are granted only where the system has failed #send children.

If the numbers are going up then the lack of investment in the school system is to blame.

It was only a theoretical point, you understand.

You can always tell you're in a classy hotel cos they trust you not to steal the coat hangers.

This is also great as it means you can steal coat hangers.

I happen to think any politician brought to tears in such a public and humiliating way requires our sympathy, not scorn. #rachelreeves

British law firm coached universities on how to obtain sweeping protest bans Revealed: Shakespeare Martineau LLP, which helped Cardiff get year-long ban on unauthorised action, promoted court orders at webinar

Not sure I see the issue with this. Article is essentially saying 'Lawyers who got a good result for client asked to advise on other similar cases.'

www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jun...

Is there any reason why there seem to be so many empty seats on centre court at Wimbledon?

Saw an Amazon driver literally running to a delivery yesterday (in 30 degrees plus heat). Presumably he might not be paid if he missed a single deadline. He looked exhausted.

Then I read online that cost of Jeff Bezos' wedding could be more than $50m.

Obscene.

It definitely is, I'm sure.

The people who ring into the Jeremy Vine Show fascinate me. There's a guy on just now who is quite simply furious with hand held fans and needs the world to know.

I love a festival, but three/four days is my limit. Glastonbury looks too much like hard work for me.

Listen to part two of Jonathan Wheeler’s conversation with @johnhyde.bsky.social, the @lawsocietygazette.bsky.social's‬ Deputy News Editor. This conversation covers John’s dedication to reporting the Post Office scandal and why it’s such an important story for the legal sector. tinyurl.com/3jshmj7v

It's the England under 21s. If they had experience they wouldn't be there...

Not saying everyone has packed up for the weekend in the sun, but I haven't had an email for over three hours now...
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Up there with the most cringeworthy things an advocate could do.

Weighing up a lawyer's public shame against open justice As the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal closes itself off from scrutiny, anonymity applications may increase.

A new piece from me on the delicate debate around whether to name (and inevitably shame) solicitors guilty of serious misconduct.

www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a...

Have been despatched to the Lego store in Leicester Square at lunchtime with instructions to get something called a Minecraft Creeper set for son's birthday.

Pray for me please.

It would seem Labour is keeping up the long tradition of talking constantly about law and order and then forgetting to put any money into the criminal justice system. #spendingreview

Good morning to all the pub bores who told me Gareth Southgate was the problem.

Judgment reserved I believe. No ruling yet.

Quick note on people angry with the use of 'collision' by the media to describe events in Liverpool.

This is standard for an incident involving a vehicle where arrests or charges have not been made. It's a neutral term to avoid apportioning blame (even where it's clear what happened).

Understanding the sentence of Lucy Connolly

Had it not been for competent legal advice, her sentence could have been far harsher

By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...

Any party promising to ban people taking personal calls on speakerphones would comfortably win the next election.

Got visions of them being woken in the middle of the night like that pilot in Airplane.

Chagos Islands deal paused by last-minute legal action An agreement to hand over the islands from the UK to Mauritius had been expected to be signed on Thursday.

So intrigued by the notion of a ruling made at 2.25am. Did they have to open the RCJ? Who has to be up to make this happen? Are judges on call during the night to pick up late applications?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Big fan of the guy in a pub full of Spurs and Man Utd fans sitting at the front in an Arsenal shirt.