Dominic Casciani

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[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

I’m no longer posting on what was once Twitter, firming up a choice I made a year ago. I’ll be on Blue Sky under the same name. https://t.co/C5ajln8jaW My DMs remain open here for private correspondence. Better still: https://t.co/g3MCmkHdeQ

[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

@nottmtails Surely the club can aim big and tempt Klopp to swap his multi million Majorca paradise pad for those fancy pants apartments opposite the Trent End?!? Five mins walk to a chippy too. No brainer.

[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

Robbo was a hero for all the kids who watched him from the Trent End with their Dads. This one included. Thank you for the memories. RIP

[Nottingham Forest @NFFC]

A statement from John Robertson’s family.

It is with immense pain and sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful husband, dad and grandad. 

John passed away peacefully on Christmas morning with his wife and family by his side,  after a long illness.  Our only comfort in our grief is that his struggles are now over, and he is reunited with daughter Jessica.

“Robbo” was treasured by many as a footballing hero but to us he was just John and dad, the family man…kind, loving, witty, fun and loyal.

Although our hearts are breaking, we will always be grateful for the years we were privileged to share with him and the amazing memories we made. We will miss him every day and love him always.

John leaves wife Sharyl, daughter Liz and sons Andrew and Mark, as well as granddaughters Jess and Phoebe.

[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

@DTathletic Love the optimism of the third star...

[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

@DTathletic Where are they moving all the rowing clubs to??? What about the cheap burger van just before the Trent End??? And is there space for the bagpipes fella??

[BBC Press Office @bbcpress]

The BBC, in association with Agence France-Presse, the Associated Press, and Reuters, has launched a short film calling on the Israeli authorities to allow international journalists access to Gaza.

Read more: https://t.co/RZJAL6I6zL

[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

Lucy Connolly pleaded guilty. She admitted she was a criminal. What is the alternative to a randomly chosen jury, if someone accused of a crime says they have a defence that they are entitled to be put in a fair trial? Does Mr Philp support the ancient right to trial by jury ?

[Chris Philp MP @CPhilpOfficial]

It is astonishing that Labour councillor Ricky Jones, who was caught on video calling for throats to be slit, is let off scot free - whereas Lucy Connolly got 31 months prison for posting something no worse.

The development of two tier justice is becoming increasingly alarming.

It cannot have been a question of uncertain evidence as Jones was on video clearly calling for violence.

The government must come forward with plans to ensure justice is handed out equally, regardless of the background or views of the perpetrator - but as far as I can see this Labour government seems to be quite happy with two tier justice.

[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

The law does not say this. It says that jail is the starting point *before the judge deducts for any mitigation and guilty plea*. But more importantly this was not a Crown Court sentence so Tom Tugendhat’s complaint cannot be acted on.

[Matt Dathan @matt_dathan]

This is simply wrong from Rishi Sunak.

As @charlie_taylor6's report on HMP Lewes found, high-risk prisoners are being released early under the scheme.

This included a prisoner who was deemed a risk specifically to children, with a history of stalking, domestic abuse and being subject to a restraining order:
https://t.co/FDhrS9cXw0

[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

@SirJJKC https://t.co/hoLlCzEKkf

[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

TERROR BAN: https://t.co/ncPpqoTL4L

[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

@PaulFScott thank you - most helpful

[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

Hello Legal/Academic Twitter/X: Does anyone have a list, or could point me in the direction of one, setting out all the Declarations of Incompatibility at the SC and what happened next? DMs open if preferred. Thanks !

[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

@casescasescases thank you - most helpful

[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

@VinnyMcAv @scobie Hi @scobie can u possibly DM me re events today as we'd like to include your thoughts. Thanks

[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

Claim you’re hungover.

[BBC Radio 4 PM @BBCPM]

'Tis the season for declining.

What is the best way to politely turn down an invite?
https://t.co/zNGsuJbuO8

[Tristan Kirk @kirkkorner]

A few years ago, Westminster magistrates court downgraded the press room from a large area (with a view) to a small, windowless room.
We complained, but adjusted

Now they are taking away our chairs.
We are down to two, including one inexplicably bolted to the floor.

[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

@LeapfrogMark @ChrisMasonBBC @BBCNews Not me. Must be another Dominic with a complicated surname.

[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

@gabyhinsliff I'd settle for free Souvlaki and chips

[Dominic Casciani @BBCDomC]

@bricksilk @AdamWagner1 I remember running out of Siac and going live to say he’d thrown in the towel…