Jennifer Wright

Public law & human rights solicitor. Ex HistPol grad @WadhamOxford. Always crafting. She/her. @JenTWright.bsky.social

[Jennifer Wright @Jen_t_wright]

@GrykUnplugged @WesleyGrykLLP Love this!

[Jennifer Wright @Jen_t_wright]

Really excited that we’re leading the way in this 🙌🏼

[Rook Irwin Sweeney @ris_law]

"Fresher minds for longer" - the @ris_law team spoke to @nytimes about our experience of trialling a 9-day fortnight as part of the UK @4day_week pilot this year, and how we make this work: https://t.co/MG5GuCUbfX

[Rook Irwin Sweeney @ris_law]

"We ask - how can we support each other to do our most valuable work, rather than 'how can we get the most time' out of our employees?" @Anne_MarieIrwin speaks to @TheLawSociety about how @ris_law is working towards a more sustainable way of lawyering: https://t.co/OENC4Pk5ho

[Jennifer Wright @Jen_t_wright]

@catrubens @Jan_SHRC @clkgibson @DrDMacaskill @isabelle241212 @davieclan @johnpringdns @1985Deanne @aliceirving @Danwhite1972 @KitzingerCelia @AQuinnUnbroken @edusolicitor @KGerstheimer @alghrani So incredibly sorry to see/read all that you’ve been through. I hope combined pressure online helps the insurer see some sense. Thinking of you.

[Jennifer Wright @Jen_t_wright]

@AXA @axainsurance this is truly appalling behaviour - please urgently review this case, consider the relevant neurological advice and act to support this family at their most difficult hour

[Cat Rubens @catrubens]

1. I don’t often tweet about my personal life, but on 1st November, my mum Jane was hit by a large vehicle as a pedestrian in St. Louis, USA. She suffered a severe brain injury & remains in a coma in hospital.

Here's Jane & me in happier times.

[Steve Broach KC @SteveBroach]

Important settlement reaffirming the need for decisions in the child protection context to respect the human rights of disabled children

https://t.co/e3iKTanXi7

[Rook Irwin Sweeney @ris_law]

Did you know that we offer an ‘EHCP Health Check’ service? It is intended to help parents resolve issues with their child’s #EHCP and provide initial advice ahead of an #AnnualReview. You can find out more here: https://t.co/Bq2lskEFkI

[Bethany Parr @bethanycaz]

Your reminder that for students with #SEND with #EHCPs due to transfer between phases of education (e.g primary to secondary) next Sept… (1/2)

[Lorna Slater @lornaslater]

A dark day for women.
A dark day for Ukraine.
A dark day for Gaza.
A dark day for our planet.

[Jennifer Wright @Jen_t_wright]

@OliverConway Completely understandable. Pros and cons to both approaches…!

[Jennifer Wright @Jen_t_wright]

I'm really proud that we're doing this (and notably are the only law firm taking part in the trial). It's great to be part of a firm that continues to lead the way in championing employee wellbeing whilst maintaining a high standard of work for our clients. Exciting times ahead!

[Rook Irwin Sweeney @ris_law]

We’re excited to be the taking part in the latest UK four day week pilot, launched this week by the @4Day_Week Campaign and @Timewise_UK – find out more about our involvement here: https://t.co/gliRgTDkEo

[Jennifer Wright @Jen_t_wright]

@OliverConway Many of us will take Friday, but it will depend on business need, and there is always cover in the office as we are trialling a 9-day fortnight across the team during the pilot.

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

Solicitors @ris_law are looking for parent(s) who think their Year 9 SEND child may be disadvantaged sitting closed-book written GCSE exams. Barrister @SteveBroach KC says inflexible assessments may be unlawful discrimination: https://t.co/T96IHATOux
https://t.co/0m1WdO45uO

[Mike Martin MP 🔸 @ThreshedThought]

There is a lot going on in the news at the moment, but there is a story that is consistently being underreported: Russia.

A 🧵

(potentially with 🖍️)

[Jennifer Wright @Jen_t_wright]

@emmatrevett Yay, congrats!!

[Rook Irwin Sweeney @ris_law]

We’re delighted to be recognised in @ChambersGuides once again this year as "a team of lawyers who not only know their stuff, but conduct themselves with a level of compassion and commitment that is, in our experience, unparalleled.” Thanks to all who gave feedback. [1/2]

[Steve Broach KC @SteveBroach]

Essential autumn reading for disabled young people, parents, families and allies - long awaited and much needed proposals to modernise and streamline the law on disabled children’s social care. Lots of important questions to get your teeth into

[Dame Rachel de Souza @Rachel_deSouza]

Crisis in autism care as patients wait four years for diagnosis ⁦@thetimes⁩ - using my data powers I have exposed the shocking and unacceptable delays for children - often waiting for many years of their childhood for help ⬇️

https://t.co/5pHlgSWFGa

[Rook Irwin Sweeney @ris_law]

We are in the High Court this week for the final hearing in our clients' judicial review of a decision by Devon County Council to close ‘vital’ mental health services in North Devon - read more about the case below: https://t.co/gs0DrdbHMl

[Rook Irwin Sweeney @ris_law]

We are at the @covidinquiryuk this week acting for the Disabilities Charities Consortium (“DCC”) where public hearings in Module 3 are beginning, examining the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the UK https://t.co/osnO8iGA1R 1/4