Amrit Tanda

Working in Criminal Defence as a Police Station Representative

Have a Wig but just need a chance to wear it!

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[Amrit Tanda @ATanda_CrimDef]

@legalhackette @TheLawSociety I was out there supporting my Barrister colleagues during the strikes and will lend my support to solicitors ✊

[Hodge Jones & Allen @hodgejonesallen]

South Asian Heritage Month is a time to recognise the stories, contributions and achievements that continue to shape modern Britain.

Solicitor, Shevani Manjdadria shares a personal reflection on how her South Asian heritage has shaped her values, her career in criminal defence and the important role representation plays in building a more inclusive legal profession.

#SAHM #SouthAsianHeritageMonth #UnityInDiversity

[Defend our Lawyers @DefendourLawyer]

The petition in support of Rajiv Menon KC has now surpassed 40,000 signatures (pinned tweet above).

Defend our Lawyers now has an Instagram account @defendourlawyers

It contains some media and clips from the online event on Wednesday, 22 July 2026 'Descent Into Authoritarianism? Undermining the Role of Defence Lawyers: The Rajiv Menon KC Case' - all of which are on our YouTube account (link in bio).

[Kirsty Brimelow KC @Kirsty_Brimelow]

Backlog in magistrates’ is at a record high (Vera Baird stats are wrong - it’s at a series peak of 379,437.) and rose by 17%.

Much higher increase than the Crown Court.

Bar logically urges that we this is considered before seeking to add complexity and also increase to magistrates cases by 10-15%

Plus see @TransformJust1 latest Court Watch report on summary justice.

https://t.co/cGq6cNaBc6

[The CBA @TheCriminalBar]

“More widely, the report finds that the criminal legal aid is “financially unsustainable” because the rates of pay — which have only recently been increased by the “minimum level” recommended — have resulted in real-term reductions owing to inflation, which make the work “uneconomical”. The MPs recommend that the government creates an independent mechanism to review and increase legal aid fees, with clear targets for recruiting and retaining criminal legal aid lawyers.”
@thetimes @legalhackette

Calls to reform ‘shockingly low’ legal aid eligibility threshold.

https://t.co/dlxvCZoHBh

[Amanze Ochendu Ezra @Ezratec]

The funniest video on the internet right now 😂😂😂

[Defend our Lawyers @DefendourLawyer]

In Defence of Rajiv Menon KC: Why Fearless Advocacy Remains under Threat - article by Paul Heron @_PaulHeron

https://t.co/y89QMtWNeu

[Legal Aid Agency @LegalAidAgency]

The consultation on proposed reforms to the Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme is now open.

We're inviting views from legal professionals and stakeholders on changes to criminal legal aid remuneration.

📅 Closes 8 September 2025

🔗 Submit your response: https://t.co/E7RVfGXq2o

[Dear Self. @Dearme2_]

SIMPLE!!!

[CrimeLine @CrimeLineLaw]

We did not include this case in today's CrimeLineAlert as it is rather niche for our audience. But if legal privilege and inadvertent disclosure rocks your boat, then here it is:

Picker v Tew [2026] EWHC 1815 (KB)

https://t.co/ZyZcuA8mGL

[Defend our Lawyers @DefendourLawyer]

"Barristers should not have to temper a lawful defence through fear that forceful advocacy may later place them personally in jeopardy"

Irish law firm Mulholland Law @LAWMulholland make powerful statement in support of Rajiv Menon KC, whom the senior judiciary is trying to imprison for words spoken during his closing speech in the Filton trial on 8 January 2026.

Menon's trial for contempt of court was due to start on 28 July 2026. However, he lodged an appeal against the proceedings on Monday, 20 July (alleging lack of jurisdiction, judicial bias, and breach of the right to a fair trial). Despite the appeal being active, the trial judge ordered the trial to continue. At 3pm today, the Court of Appeal stayed that decision. The trial is therefore adjourned until further order.

Menon now heads to the Court of Appeal, for the second time.

[The Justice Gap @justicegap.bsky.social @JusticeGap]

'Like the jury locked up in the Tower of London in 1670, these proceedings have no precedent': @MattFoot2 of @APPEALcharity_ on the prosecution for contempt of Rajiv Menon KC and parallels with the one of the most famous cases in legal history https://t.co/661n1aofEV

[Colin Spencer @ColinSpenc4257]

Thought of The Day.

[The CBA @TheCriminalBar]

Palestine Action barrister’s prosecution criticised as ‘chilling’

CBA chair says contempt charge over closing speech by Rajiv Menon KC has left lawyers fearful of doing their job

https://t.co/T80Ma2BsuA

[Reads with Ravi @readswithravi]

A true sign of intelligence:

[Hodge Jones & Allen @hodgejonesallen]

The right to be tried by your peers; the importance of election of trial by jury.
Associate, Rebecca Field instructed counsel Ife Thompson of Nexus Chambers in a recent case that saw our client who had been accused of assaulting two police officers unanimously acquitted after just 8 minutes of jury deliberation.

The evidence presented at trial showed that our client had himself been assaulted before police arrived, yet he was treated as the aggressor. Through careful examination of body-worn video footage, skilful cross examination by counsel, and expert psychological evidence, the defence demonstrated why the prosecution's case could not stand.

Reflecting on the outcome, Rebecca said; " The real injustice in this case is the fact that our client had been assaulted (punched) by a third party. When officers attended the scene, he tried to raise this with them but was ignored. We say that this was because he was wrongly profiled as the aggressor. We need to ensure that racial bias and profiling of black men, women and children continues to be challenged at every level within the criminal justice system. Racial bias and profiling have no place in our society. Thankfully our client elected to be tried by his peers, a jury; evidence that jury trials ensure justice and fairness within our communities. This right is currently under threat. Counsel Ife Thompson Nexus Chambers made sure our client’s voice was finally heard at trial! ’

A case that serves as an important reminder of the role jury trials continue to play in ensuring justice is delivered.

#CriminalDefence #AccessToJustice #JuryTrial

[Amrit Tanda @ATanda_CrimDef]

Did you know a barrister is facing jail just for reminding a jury they have the right to vote with their conscience? This historic right has kept trials fair since 1670. We cant let it be silenced now. Add your name to defend fair trials👇 https://t.co/9NPFxmOtjN via @38degrees

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

“From the Post Office scandal to Andrew Malkinson, we've seen how the justice system can fail innocent people. Cutting juries could make that more likely.” – Maxine Peake

Maxine explains why jury trials matter for public trust, fair outcomes & judicial independence. (1/2)

[All On The Board @allontheboard]

You might be breaking, but you’re not broken, you just really need a break.

[Reads with Ravi @readswithravi]

There’s a Japanese saying:

“If you feel like you’re losing everything, remember, trees lose their leaves every year, yet they still stand tall and wait for better days to come.”

[All On The Board @allontheboard]

Sending love and a virtual hug to you if you’re missing someone who lives in Heaven.