Dr Emily Baker

brain in London, heart in the Pennines

[Dr Emily Baker @EmAnnaBaker]

I didn’t think I’d get to be Defence Counsel in Court 1 at Southwark Crown Court for many years to come.

Very happy to announce that I was in fact wrong following the amazing opportunity that was the annual Southwark Crown Court Mock Trial this week.

[CrimeLine @CrimeLineLaw]

Andy Burnham has indicated he will scrap plans to curtail jury trials in England and Wales, abandoning one of the most significant overhauls from Keir Starmer’s government.

The prime minister said he had concerns about the proposals and that his instinct was to keep juries at the heart of the justice system.

Speaking at a community centre in Sheffield on Friday, Burnham said he was reluctant to do away with jury trials due to his experience campaigning for justice over the Hillsborough disaster.

“I have my concerns about the plan to restrict a jury trial, partly from my personal experience, particularly in Hillsborough,” he said. “So I want to really look in detail at that proposal, and my instincts are that we need to find ways of not reducing access to jury trial.”

[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)

[Joanna Hardy-Susskind @Joanna__Hardy]

This is the most extraordinary judgment I’ve read all year.

If there was not about to be a reshuffle - I suspect it might have been a resigning matter for the Attorney General.

[Judicial Office @JudiciaryUK]

The follow on judgment in R -v- X, Y and Z can now be read on the judicial website: https://t.co/78n1umbgDm

[The Bar Council @thebarcouncil]

Our new report demonstrates the "endemic" delays at court caused by the late delivery of prisoners.

Instead of focusing on juries, which do not cause delays, we are calling on the government to urgently reform the prison delivery system that is a significant contributor to inefficiency.

Thank you to all of the barristers who have made reports so far. This work is ongoing so please continue to report each time you experience a delay to us.

Read the report➡️ https://t.co/HCyO0qdgFS

#JusticeNeedsJuries

[Dennis Noel Kavanagh @Jebadoo2]

1/ As someone who has been in a few murder trials let me just try to explain why the police always ask people not to speculate, (with the caveat that I understand everyone is justifiably angry, saddened and horrified).

Murder investigations and trials are very fragile things.

[Matthew Scott @Barristerblog]

The reporting of this case by @MouseInTheCourt has been absolutely brilliant.

[Daniel the MouseInTheCourt @MouseInTheCourt]

Counsel rep the crown pauses for several moments in court to close an AI pop-up which is obscuring what she is reading
"the AI assistant is not being of any help at all", she remarks

[Rachel Reeves @RachelReevesMP]

I will accept Nigel Farage’s request to be appointed Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.

It is a farce and a desperate distraction, and the people of Clacton deserve better.

But if he wants to spend the summer arguing with a bin, I won't stop him.

[smv @slimvnsn]

My 3-year-old has opened a restaurant in the living room and the service is terrible.

He took my order with a crayon and a notepad, very serious, asked what I wanted, then informed me they only have one thing. The one thing is "soup." The soup is air. He carries it over in a real bowl with both hands like it weighs something.

I ate the air soup. He watched my face the whole time, waiting.

I said it needs salt.

He was deeply offended. Walked off. Came back, did something invisible over the bowl, and told me he fixed it. Same air. Now with salt apparently.

Then he handed me the bill. The bill is a leaf. He found it somewhere. I asked how much. He held up 7 fingers, then changed his mind and held up all of them, then said free for you because I love you, then immediately added but you pay 5.

I gave him 5 invisible dollars.

He put the invisible money in a real pocket, patted it, and said come again.

Then he closed the restaurant to lie face down on the floor for no reason, which honestly is how I feel about my own job most days.

[Sky Sports Cricket @SkyCricket]

Ben Stokes gets a wicket just moments after the news broke that he is retiring from international cricket 😲🚨

[res judicatie @cat_i_e]

I guess it’s time to tell yall I that I recently got to say “judge, I object to the prosecutor gesturing in my direction and saying ‘that’s bullshit’ in the presence of the jury”

[Musk_daily__news 🚀 📡 @Musk_DaiIy_news]

Hello everyone.
No details for this photo but it’s perfect
The beautiful tall hollyhocks against the honey coloured stone

[The CBA @TheCriminalBar]

Post Office victim: Without a jury I’d be behind bars

A victim of the Horizon IT scandal who was acquitted of theft said ministers should abandon ‘diabolical’ plans to curb jury trials

@thetimes @emilydugan

https://t.co/1oBOTMGHd2

[Law Commission @Law_Commission]

Our consultation paper on homicide offences has been published today. 

We would like to hear from anyone with an interest in or awareness of this area of law. The consultation is open until 30 September 2026.

Further details on the project page: https://t.co/kM1jF7mO2I

[Dr Emily Baker @EmAnnaBaker]

Delighted to have won on my first attempt at what seems to me to be the best job in the world. 

Cheers to my first ever jury speech. Here’s to a career of many more.

[Dr Emily Baker @EmAnnaBaker]

I didn’t think I’d get to be Defence Counsel in Court 1 at Southwark Crown Court for many years to come.

Very happy to announce that I was in fact wrong following the amazing opportunity that was the annual Southwark Crown Court Mock Trial this week.

[James Heale @JAHeale]

Would love for Blair to one day talk about how he views his own constitutional legacy: HRA, devolution, judicial review, Supreme Court, Civil Service Code. All that might go under a future right-wing government. What does he think of it?

[Richard Bratby @RichardBratby]

"Congratulations Richard! You're going to London Euston!" yells the booking website, apparently confusing my unwanted 6.30am work trip with an expenses-paid gourmet weekend in San Sebastian.

[Dr Emily Baker @EmAnnaBaker]

@ryanjthomas83 @Baker2Julie