Dr Josie Welsh

Plans to reset UK-EU relations hit trouble over fishing rights and youth mobility [FREE TO READ] Member states reject Brussels’ latest efforts to bridge gaps between the two sides

🚨🚨Unsurprisingly (this was likely to happen) preparations for a post-Brexit #reset of #EU-UK relations between the UK were thrown into turmoil yesterday after EU MS demanded further concessions from London over #fishing rights and #youthmobility. #brexit 🧵
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One presumes there's a wider, global intended audience here too, though. I suppose being so clear cut makes it harder (in theory) for one to 'accidentally'/'conveniently' forget the importance of judicial independence in the midst of politics or other activities...

This mirrors what the Lady Chief Justice said in her two recent appearances. Consistent messaging but I agree, striking too.

I’ve been in or around politics for over a half-century now. I’ve watched as corporations ransacked our system. In 1952, The Big Picture: How We Got Into This Mess, And How We Get Out of It | Robert Reich

I’ve been in or around politics for over a half-century now.

I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system.

It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people.

It seems like the federal government wanted to commandeer the judge into doing their law enforcement work, which they cannot do as a constitutional matter. Refusing to assist the federal government is not the same as actively impeding law enforcement. This is highly suspect behavior from the feds.

How has Keir Starmer changed Prime Minister’s Questions?  Ruxandra Serban and Tom Fleming explore how Starmer’s approach to opening PMQs compares to that of other post-1997 Prime Ministers. 

NEW BLOG: How has Keir Starmer changed Prime Minister’s Questions? 

Keir Starmer has used his opening answer at PMQs very differently from his predecessors. @ruxandrasrbn.bsky.social & Tom Fleming explore how his approach to opening PMQs compares to that of other Prime Ministers.

It is always a good idea to get outside (and sometimes it's fun to move at speed while doing so 🏃‍♀️)

🎉 This year’s JUSTICE Annual Conference marks 25 years of the Human Rights Act.

Join us as we reflect on its progress and look ahead to its role in shaping justice and equality in the face of future challenges.

Stay tuned for more details and early bird info!

Call for Papers: UKCLA Early Career Workshop in Constitutional Law and Theory School of Law and Social Justice, University of LiverpoolWednesday 23rd April 2025 The Liverpool Public Law Unit (LPLU) is pleased to announce a one-day workshop for PhD candidates and early-career…

We're hosting this year's @ukcla.bsky.social early career workshop in constitutional law and theory.

The panel includes @daniellalock.bsky.social. CfP below, apply now and please share to anyone who you think might be interested.

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The last day on which a majority of the Supreme Court’s justices had been appointed by Democratic presidents was May 14, 1969.

One of the things we do in the legal academy is support our claims with facts.

Really excited to have this new article out: "Six Myths of Judicial Independence"

Since I began this project it has become increasingly relevant. The Rule of Law depends upon free and independent courts - but what this means is beset with myths

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Thanks, Joe! Looking forward to reconnecting with the online world...

I've finally made it across to BlueSky... and happy to share a new post, reflecting on two recent public appearances by the Lady Chief Justice.