@FionaRutherford

Chief Executive of UK-wide, law reform and human rights charity, JUSTICE.

[@FionaRutherford @Fi_Rutherford1]

A great party but also a fantastic reminder of the difference one person can make. Looking forward to seeing what @HelenaKennedyQC achieves in the next 50yrs…

[Kirsty Brimelow KC @Kirsty_Brimelow]

Celebrating our brilliant Baroness Helena Kennedy KC’s 50 years at the Bar. @DoughtyStCrime

And a good chance to see wonderful friend and my @BarHumanRights Chair successor @WomaninHavana

With tequila provided by George Clooney!

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

Join us at the JUSTICE Annual Conference on 30 October for interactive sessions on:

💻 AI & Human Rights
🏛️ Judicial Review
🔒 Prisons & Sentencing Reform
📚 Public Legal Education
…and more.

Secure your Early Bird ticket today: https://t.co/PMXQaZ233k

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

🎺Want to support JUSTICE in style?

Buy our new T-shirt, designed by none other than @davidshrigley.

It features an original drawing in his signature style.

All proceeds support our efforts to build a fairer justice system for everyone.

Get yours: https://t.co/PpwVpcfVp9

[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)

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

Our Chief Executive @Fi_Rutherford1 said: "Whether you're a victim struggling for justice, or simply concerned about how a family member is being looked after by the state, the HRA is there to help us defend ourselves & those we love."

Read in full here: https://t.co/S9PFDpeoSF

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

🎺@davidshrigley has designed a T-shirt for us!

As our work to defend jury trials continues, one thing is clear: 'We will not stop until there is justice.'

All proceeds support our efforts to build a fairer justice system for everyone.

Get yours: https://t.co/PpwVpcfVp9

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

We are delighted to welcome Dame Susanna McGibbon DCB KC (@PermsecGLD) to the JUSTICE Council.

Formerly HM Procurator General, Treasury Solicitor and Permanent Secretary of the Government Legal Department, she brings exceptional expertise to the role.

https://t.co/LCDFltiqZo

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

In the final episode of the series, our President, Baroness Helena Kennedy, discusses defending the Human Rights Act (HRA).

The HRA has strengthened protections for vulnerable groups across society, she says, from children to the elderly.

Watch/listen: https://t.co/HbzrZ9cjk5

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

Calling all students and young people 📣

Understand the laws behind the headlines — from protests to housing to social media.

Sign up to the new Young JUSTICE newsletter:
https://t.co/LL6tBE3HrA

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

Today marks 37 years since Hillsborough. 

The Human Rights Act helped families win a new inquest to uncover the truth and get justice.

We must build on this & implement the long-overdue Hillsborough Law to keep public bodies honest about state disasters. #Hillsboroughlawnow

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

Former barrister & Traitors contestant Harriet Tyce speaks out against proposals to reduce jury trials, explaining why juries matter for public confidence, fairness & judicial independence.

Support our work to protect juries here: https://t.co/p52lNL1qRE

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

🎙️‘The idea that the law is anti-democratic is something we have to push back on’

Baroness Shami Chakrabarti on holding power to account in next week’s episode of our new podcast, Law for Lawmakers.

Listen to episode 1 with Dominic Grieve here: https://t.co/2qQSqQcZqp

[@FionaRutherford @Fi_Rutherford1]

Excited to share JUSTICE’s new podcast, Law for Lawmakers!

It’s been fascinating interviewing leading voices on the links between law, politics, and democracy for this series, which builds on our 2024 Law for Lawmakers guide.

You can listen to Ep.1 with Dominic Grieve now 👇

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

🎙️ Are MPs giving away too much power?

In our new podcast, @dominicgrieve_ explains how “statutory instruments” let Government change laws without a vote, and why this matters.

🎧 Listen & subscribe: https://t.co/eBuZlaTp1T (1/2)

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

🎙️ Are MPs giving away too much power?

In our new podcast, @dominicgrieve_ explains how “statutory instruments” let Government change laws without a vote, and why this matters.

🎧 Listen & subscribe: https://t.co/eBuZlaTp1T (1/2)

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

Thank you to everyone who came to our JUSTICE Scotland events in Edinburgh on Monday!

Great insights on human rights in practice from @SHRCChair Angela O’Hagan, Aaliya Seyal, Hussein Patwa & Nathalie Stevenson - and an engaging lecture from Baroness Smith & Sir Ian Forrester.

[The Law Society @TheLawSociety]

Proposals to deny defendants of good character the right to a jury trial raise serious concerns about fairness and due process.

Any changes to criminal justice must uphold public confidence and protect the right to a fair trial.
https://t.co/CcMpAsKkkB

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

Do you work in legal services & the court system?

If so, please take 5 minutes to fill out our survey on AI and the fair administration of justice. It will help us understand frontline perspectives and inform our future priorities.

Follow this link: https://t.co/ETZJxPms5e

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

JUSTICE joined over 30 charities supporting victims of violence against women and girls to call on the government to drop plans to restrict juries.

Survivors need a justice system they can trust - sidelining juries puts that at risk.

https://t.co/k1LIZNHzrY

[The CBA @TheCriminalBar]

Thirty organisations representing victims of violence against women and girls (VAWG) have written to the justice secretary @DavidLammy, urging him to drop plans to significantly reduce the number of jury trials.

The groups said that the proposals, which will affect court cases in England and Wales, will deepen mistrust in the justice system among victims and distract from measures designed to reduce offending.
The signatories, which include Rights of Women, the End Violence Against Women Coalition, Women for Refugee Women and various branches of Women’s Aid, added that they were “deeply concerned that the curtailment of jury trials risks unfair outcomes that undermine justice for everyone”.

The letter, which has also been signed by Fiona Rutherford, the chief executive of the law reform charity @JUSTICEhq, said those working against violence were particularly concerned for women and girls who were “unjustly criminalised” as a result of their abuse, some of whom have faced trial themselves.

Another signatory, @centreWJ the Centre for Women’s Justice, has long campaigned on the issue, saying that about 70% of women in prison or under probation supervision are known to be victims of domestic abuse. It argues that some domestic abuse victims charged with criminal offences have acted under duress or in self-defence.

https://t.co/JSynrboUgm

[Reuters UK @ReutersUK]

'Grave security concerns' for judges over plan to curb jury trials, England's top judge says https://t.co/mF9T4DboOQ https://t.co/mF9T4DboOQ

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

📣 JUSTICE is hiring a Director of Development!

We’re looking for a strategic fundraising leader to help grow our small but mighty charity working to build a fair justice system within everyone’s reach

Rolling recruitment – early applications encouraged: https://t.co/aSoNdotO7T