Victoria Pogge von Strandmann

Public law, human rights, access to justice. Legal Director @publiclawprojct. Feminist. She/her. Views mine. Come and find me at @vpogge.bsky.social

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

Are you a capable & motivated solicitor who wants to join our award-winning casework team for 12 months?

If you're passionate about working at the cutting edge of public law in the UK, apply here by 7 September ⬇️

https://t.co/I5seDppRkA

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

BREAKING NEWS: Victory for the rule of law ⬇️

The Court of Appeal has ruled that the former Home Secretary Suella Braverman acted unlawfully when she used statutory instruments to make regulations that significantly restricted the right to public protest.

[Child Poverty Action Group @CPAGUK]

A disproportionately high number of children in poverty live in a household where a person has a disability. As with the existing two-child limit, cuts for disabled people would mean that some of our country’s most vulnerable are forced to bear the brunt of cost-saving measures..

[Victoria Pogge von Strandmann @VictoriaPogge]

Come and join PLP! It's such a brilliant organisation to work for with lovely people and this is a unique opportunity to shape our work in the philanthropy space.

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

JOB OPPORTUNITY 🚨

Do you want to shape and lead Public Law Project’s first-ever mid-value fundraising programme?

Join us as our new Philanthropy Manager to help us defend fundamental rights and hold power to account 👇

https://t.co/ZUuo8vJeCg

[Victoria Pogge von Strandmann @VictoriaPogge]

Exciting job opportunity. Come and work at PLP!

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

With a new government in place, this is an exciting time to raise the profile of PLP and our mission for access to justice, through external communications, events & fundraising.

We are looking for a new Communications and Engagement Director. Apply now:

https://t.co/6MSKLpn7RM

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

With a new government in place, this is an exciting time to raise the profile of PLP and our mission for access to justice, through external communications, events & fundraising.

We are looking for a new Communications and Engagement Director. Apply now:

https://t.co/6MSKLpn7RM

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

BREAKING: We're delighted that the DWP was ordered to hand over key documents to our client in this hearing last week.

@EllenClifford1 will be in court on 10/11 Dec to challenge a consultation that was a "smokescreen for cuts" to disability benefits

https://t.co/PA4S66hZiB

[Victoria Pogge von Strandmann @VictoriaPogge]

@angela_jackman Fab video Angela. Didn't know you'd followed a calling to be a lawyer from such a young age. Very impressive!

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

With a new government in place, how can you ensure your voice is heard?

An amazing line up of speakers will be joining PLP's 'Influencing Law and Policy' webinar series from 12-14 November, so book now to find out 🎟️

https://t.co/o8n3bfx9D5

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

Immigration legal aid is now available to only a fraction of the people who need it, thanks to devastating cuts and the Government's ongoing failure to increase legal aid rates since 1996.

Find out why PLP are joining @migrantsorg, @JCWI_UK and 60+ other orgs to call for change:

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

“Remote advice is not a safe harbour in an ocean of unmet need,” said Dr. Jo Hynes.

Find out why we think the Ministry of Justice urgently needs to conduct more research & establish best practice guidelines ⬇️

With thanks to @NatalieByrom, @AsylumAid, @HelenBamber and A&M

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

Is remote advice the future of immigration legal aid, or could relying on phones do more harm than good?

The Ministry of Justice urgently needs to conduct more research & establish best practice guidelines, argues a new report ✍️

https://t.co/MH9Y3wdRUD

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

Universal Credit deductions lead to destitution, evictions, further debt, and mental & physical health problems, a survey of over 500 claimants & advisers has revealed.

Read PLP's new report to find out why we're urging the DWP to make changes now ✍️

https://t.co/b0RgVSq7LI…

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

New analysis by PLP researcher @SelmanCaroline, working in partnership with @CELC, has highlighted that Black Universal Credit claimants and mixed ethnic groups are more likely to be sanctioned.

Here's why we think the DWP needs to take action:

https://t.co/Gkiq25W6d5

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

“It is in everyone’s interest that the technology which is adopted is lawful, fair and non-discriminatory” - PLP's @SelmanCaroline in The Observer.

Details about AI & automated tools used by central government are now "due to be published shortly."

https://t.co/aMuKfWnLPY

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

When @CommonsPACAC raised PLP’s concerns about the DWP’s use of AI & automation last year, the DWP said it would assess its impact on protected groups & vulnerable claimants.

Now its Annual Report has been published – but no meaningful information has been provided 🧵

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

PLP is looking for consultant(s) to collaborate with us in refining our organisational purpose & developing our next strategic plan.

This is a pivotal moment to shape the future direction of PLP.

If you’re interested, submit your proposal by 21 August

https://t.co/P8kNHM3mTH

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

Can public law provide protection for our rights?

Find out at our annual conference with @BlackstoneChbrs and @HSFlegal on October 16, a day of cutting-edge analysis, insight and outlook.

Get your tickets now:

https://t.co/o2Igo4nhip

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

PLP’s statement on the horrific far right attacks:

https://t.co/gj4tr3yNKu

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

Great to see The Guardian highlight recent important cases that show difficulties encountered by some EU citizens and family members in enforcing their post-Brexit rights under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement.

People with pre-settled status are being denied homelessness support.