Kate Astall

Academic | Senior Lecturer in Law @leedslawschool | Lawyer | Doctoral researcher: press harm/ media law/ privacy / free speech / press regulation | FHEA

[Kate Astall @Kate_Astall]

My (co authored) piece is now in The Conversation 👇🏻 @leedslawschool
https://t.co/UPKJDTf22l

[Kate Astall @Kate_Astall]

@DrNazia_Yaqub @ModernLRev 👏 Hope you are good Nazia! X

[Dr Nazia Yaqub @DrNazia_Yaqub]

Pleased to share my @ModernLRev (open access) article offering a unique conceptual perspective on the use of GPS electronic monitoring for protective rather than punitive purposes, asking whether the technology can be viewed as a bodyguard rather than a prison guard?

[Hacked Off @hackinginquiry]

📹 Our Board Members @HackedOffHugh and @MsEmma_Jones tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time: unchecked power in the hands of the press and its profound impact on democracy. They shed light on two powerful pathways toward genuine press accountability. This was at the brilliant @YellowPressco Evening with Hugh Grant filmed by @YellowLensCo.

1️⃣ Strengthened Regulation: Hugh emphasises the need for a truly independent press regulator—an authority as essential as those that oversee any other powerful industry in the UK. “The newspapers have shown, time and again, that self-regulation simply doesn’t work,” he explains, as he calls for a system that goes beyond “marking their own homework” and brings justice to innocent victims of press abuse.

2️⃣ Responsible Ownership: They both question the fairness of Britain’s press being dominated by wealthy foreign owners, driven more by profit and political influence than journalistic integrity. “Shouldn’t British papers be owned by British people?” Hugh asks, highlighting the concerns with global media giants holding significant sway over national narratives.

It’s time to rethink how we protect both freedom and responsibility in the media industry. Our democracy deserves it. 🇬🇧📜 #PressReform #HackedOff

[Kate Astall @Kate_Astall]

@DrLBainbridge @CCJSLeeds @Law_Leeds Amazing news Laura. Congratulations! Xx

[Kate Astall @Kate_Astall]

Amazing to have been part of such an inspiring conference! Thank you @paulwragg78 for inviting me and to @pcoelaw @dkrolph @DavidErdos @courtney_leader (and others for their fantastic papers) @Law_Leeds

[Dr Rachel Clarke @doctor_oxford]

What perplexes me is why, a mere 24 hours after Archbishop @JustinWelby speaks out about the cruelty of Sunak's immigration plans, a minor driving offence (speeding at 25 mph in a 20 mph zone) from <checks notes> *October* suddenly appears on the BBC news feed? 🤷‍♀️

[Hacked Off @hackinginquiry]

Have you watched our latest series, which asks have newspapers become Above the Law?

Watch our interview with actress Emma Morgan.
Her story is just one of many accounts of how Mazher Mahmood, relied on fraudulent techniques to produce tabloid stories
https://t.co/80BXkrR4E2

[Lorna_TVeditor @Lorna_TVeditor]

"Baroness Lawrence’s comments in court documents lay bare the lasting impacts she has suffered as a result of the conduct which she believes has taken place."

A good read. When will the Lawrence family get peace and justice? Sigh. https://t.co/p3VWSzpSqs via @hackinginquiry

[Hacked Off @hackinginquiry]

As hearing begins today on claims of hacking & other intrusions against the @MailOnline 's publisher, from Prince Harry, Bns Lawrence and others, it is worth remembering how the Govt has responded to these allegations.

[Hacked Off @hackinginquiry]

Today, Doreen Lawrence, Prince Harry & the other claimants are preparing to put their case forward in a court of law. This time the Mail will have to defend itself in front of a High Court judge, rather than relying on its political allies in Downing Street to get them off the hook #PrinceHarry

[Jon Sopel @jonsopel]

This is so interesting. And just shows the absurd inconsistencies. Just read final sentence in this adjudication, and ask is audience not able to do same with Gary Lineker?

[Leeds Law School @leedslawschool]

What do women need to not only succeed, but thrive in #law in 2023 and beyond? Thanks to @Kate_Astall for taking part in our series for #InternationalWomensDay

https://t.co/R7pVYwgk8z

[Seamus Byrne @seamusobeirn]

***CALL FOR PAPERS***
@jaludvigsen and I are pleased to announce this interdisciplinary call for papers exploring ‘Human Rights & Leisure: Welfare, Well-Being & Social Justice’ in @IJSociologyLeis Details below.

[Kate Astall @Kate_Astall]

@AgataFijalkow @mediaentslaw thank you 😊

[Hacked Off @hackinginquiry]

This powerful 15min film tells the stories the newspapers don't want you to read. Four people who faced the most appalling press abuse and intrusion after losing a loved one. Premiering now https://t.co/7VAj7Oj5qE

[Kate Astall @Kate_Astall]

Some fantastic negations taking place this week by the level 6 Client Care Skills student’s @leedslawschool

[Crown Prosecution Service @CPSUK]

Interested in becoming a CPS prosecutor?

💻 Apply now on Civil Service Jobs
📅 Applications open until 23 October

More info 👉 https://t.co/Y3To8w60cF

[Kate Astall @Kate_Astall]

A great day for our level 6 Client Care Skills students who took part in an ‘immersive learning’ session @leedslawschool

[Kate Astall @Kate_Astall]

https://t.co/gmyPQYLbFf
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