Jamie Shorter

Criminal Defence Solicitor

[InsideTime @InsideTimeUK]

#newsround: Court of Appeal ruling raises hope for IPPs https://t.co/3eTtMy0I1b

[RCMP @rcmpgrcpolice]

We are thinking of the community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, following today’s tragic events. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and all those affected. We are grateful to everyone supporting the community during this difficult time.

[BC Government News @BCGovNews]

Today is a Day of Mourning in BC for the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge.

Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives, students and staff, first responders, and the entire Tumbler Ridge community.

Please join us in observing a moment of silence at 12:00 PM (PST).

[City of Cleveland @CityofCleveland]

Local man and his new fiancée stun in engagement pics.

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

Ofsted, CQC and HMI Prisons have issued an urgent notification to the Secretary of State for Justice about Oakhill Secure Training Centre. You can read more about why in our published letter: https://t.co/9coM8YPbMr

[Celiac Canada @CCAceliac]

May is Celiac Awareness Month!

#celiacdisease hides behind symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, anemia, or skin issues—or no symptoms at all. We're shining a light on this & helping more Canadians get diagnosed.

🔗 Share this and donate! https://t.co/1JbNwgRYYX

Thanks to @promisegf

[Jamie Shorter @JamieSShorter]

Vancouver, my heart is with you this morning. My thoughts are with everyone affected by this devastating event ♥️

[Global BC @GlobalBC]

Watch live: Multiple people have been killed and injured after a driver drove into the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver.

https://t.co/sVphkRNIND

[Youth Justice Board @_YJB]

Today the government has announced that PAVA spray will be issued at YOIs.

We do not support the use of PAVA in youth custody due to the overall detrimental effect on children & the distinct lack of evidence that its use improves safety.

Read our statement
https://t.co/XvSccDrtGh

[Coeliac_UK @Coeliac_UK]

Our petition to end the postcode lottery of gluten free prescriptions has reached an incredible milestone—over 17,000 signatures! A huge thank you to everyone who has signed and shared so far.​
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Later this month, the Coeliac UK team, along with MPs, healthcare professionals and those directly affected by the withdrawal of gluten free prescriptions will deliver the petition directly to Number 10 Downing Street, calling on the Government to take immediate action to safeguard access to gluten free food through NHS prescriptions. ​

��But before we hand over the petition, we want to celebrate this amazing community effort and stand together. Join us at Parliament Square on Wednesday 19 March, from 1pm to 2pm to show your support! If you're planning to come, please fill out the form below so we can expect you. To show your support, we’d love for you to wear a Coeliac UK t-shirt to demonstrate solidarity, or alternatively a plain orange t-shirt if you have one! If you don’t have a Coeliac UK t-shirt already they can be purchased via the Coeliac UK shop with all proceeds going to help those who need to live gluten free.​
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https://t.co/NybBAIGYY3

Haven’t signed the petition yet? There’s still time! Every signature counts, so please sign and share: https://t.co/FJcCbntx8O
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Together, we can make a real difference.

[Coeliac_UK @Coeliac_UK]

When someone with coeliac disease eats gluten, their immune system attacks their own tissues, causing damage to the gut and preventing proper nutrient absorption. The gluten free diet is the only treatment and is essential for managing the condition and maintaining health. It’s not a passing trend.​
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At Coeliac UK, we work tirelessly behind the scenes to monitor media coverage and challenge inaccuracies. It's crucial that coeliac disease is taken seriously, and we actively engage with media outlets to ensure they report accurately on both the condition and the gluten free diet.​
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Find out more about coeliac disease here: https://t.co/1jeaAynDOF

[The Howard League @TheHowardLeague]

🧵 “It cannot be right that some children spend up to 23 hours each day alone in their cells with no access to education or other pursuits that might improve their chances of rehabilitation and successful future lives.”

This @ofsted & @HMIPrisonsnews report ought to shock you.

[Laura Janes @LauraJanes_UK]

Just tried to book an urgent video link to see a client in prison..."Due to other bookings, the next available legal video link is currently 11th February 2025."

[Jamie Shorter @JamieSShorter]

@MelStooks So exciting. Well done Mel!!

[Youth Justice Board @_YJB]

Children are at most risk of entering the youth justice system due to vulnerabilities, victimisation, trauma, and unmet needs.

The responsibility for reducing this risk sits with adults, not children.

[Youth Justice Legal Centre @YJLCUK]

Great day 1 of youth justice training on all things children at the police station for the ENGAGE programme ✔️ thanks to our brilliant trainer @MelStooks

Amazing group of youth workers who are working as part of the the ENGAGE police custody-based intervention to provide support to children who have been arrested for violent offences and access and connection to education, training and employment @NHSEngland @metpoliceuk @CroydonCouncil @BromleyCouncil @SuttonCouncil @LDN_VRU

[The New Yorker @NewYorker]

“The first time I heard about Taylor Swift, I was in a Los Angeles County jail, waiting to be sent to prison for murder,” Joe Garcia writes. https://t.co/fijpTwRU1H

[Joanna Hardy-Susskind @Joanna__Hardy]

Solicitors (& junior bar) are on their knees. They work hard - and with great skill - in chaotic lists whilst prepping cases, looking after clients, attending prison visits, covering police stations and trying to have a personal life.

Being at court until 8pm is not an option.

[CrimeLine @CrimeLineLaw]

Magistrates in England not following law on remand decisions, charity finds | UK criminal justice | The Guardian https://t.co/WAXV49uWYs

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

Matthew Perry’s passing is shocking and saddening. I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people around the world are never going to forget the joy he brought them. Thanks for all the laughs, Matthew. You were loved – and you will be missed.

[CrimeLine @CrimeLineLaw]

On 13 October 2023, the Youth Custody Service published provisional data on the numbers of children and young adults in custody.

The number of under 18s in custody for August 2023 was 456. This is an increase of 13 from the previous month and an increase of 6 compared to the same month in the previous year.