Zoë Chapman

Barrister @RedLionChambers. Former Legal Researcher @Justicehq and former Assistant News Editor @just_security. Sometimes draws pictures. Views my own.

[Red Lion Chambers @RedLionChambers]

RLC will be taking part in “The University of Law’s National Pupillage Fair” this evening- Wednesday 20 November from 5-8pm.

The virtual event is open to prospective students from a wide range of universities, as well as current University of Law Bar Practice Course, Conversion course and LLB students.

Joining the virtual booth will be Zoë Chapman, Sophie Quinton-Carter, Letitia Egan and Aneurin Brewer who will be discussing life as a criminal barrister, being part of a Chambers, pupillage opportunities and give advice on recruitment processes.

Attendees can join, ask questions and sign up for more information here: https://t.co/zAdwlPKsMm

RLC Pupillage Podcast series @LegalSpeakPod https://t.co/CzeOkCGrsd

RLC’s Pupillage Open Day: https://t.co/6YBUknSWHM

#Pupillage @UniversityofLaw

[Janey Starling @janeyjstarling]

I am honoured to win a Tenacious Award for @we_level_up’s campaign to end the imprisonment of pregnant women!

Grateful to do this work with so many brilliant women. Nobody knows tenacity more than mothers who have survived imprisonment. Their strength of spirit is unrivalled.

[Zoë Chapman @Zobusiness]

Very excited to be attending the launch of this vital toolkit tonight! @DoughtyStreet @we_level_up

[Doughty Street Crime @DoughtyStCrime]

This unique toolkit, written by three DSC barristers (@MayaSikandKC, @PippaWoodrow and @hannahjsmith6) and @janeyjstarling, co-director of the feminist campaign organisation @we_level_up, is designed to equip lawyers with the core legal arguments, tools and resources to effectively represent pregnant women and mothers of infants at all stages of the criminal justice process including bail, sentencing and appeals against sentence. The toolkit also provides practitioners with the key prison law issues facing incarcerated mothers and pregnant women.

We are excited to be hosting the launch of the toolkit today at Doughty Street Chambers. If you would like to join us, there is still time to register to attend in person.

We will hear from @MayaSikandKC, @PippaWoodrow, @janeyjstarling, @Kirsty_Brimelow, and Charlie, a woman with recent experience of imprisonment during pregnancy.

✍️Sign up here: https://t.co/uHyQ89rL88

[Gareth P Jones @jonesgarethp]

Made to amuse @f33lthesun @kidsstoryworld @TroyStoryToo @AmazingUmbrella @emmaclarkeillu1

[Breakthrough Impact @BrktrhImpact]

"The stillbirth rate for women in prison is 7x higher than the general population. Women in prison are twice as likely to give birth prematurely."

Prison will never be a safe place to be pregnant – @we_level_up co-director @janeyjstarling tells us why. ▶️ https://t.co/VbBHmj94WO

[Zoë Chapman @Zobusiness]

@OnePumpCourt Congratulations, Kitan!!!🥳🥳🥳

[[email protected] @NewLawJournal]

NLJ this week: Imprisoned while pregnant & the urgent need for reform
By @Zobusiness, @RedLionChambers
New Law Journal | The leading weekly legal magazine @NewLawJournal
https://t.co/5a25dLt3J7

[Tony Dowson @TonyDowson5]

"The court of appeal has quashed the prison sentence of a heavily pregnant woman so that she can give birth safely, in a case hailed as a landmark by campaigners"

https://t.co/RzPWJz25pW

[Lyn Brown 🌹 @lynbrownmp]

20456 children in West Ham live in poverty. Christmas is going to be hard.

Would be so grateful for donations to our foodbank, expecting increased need over Christmas. We are trying to raise £10k in next few weeks. All help so appreciated. https://t.co/qcKFiTRxNA

[Red Lion Chambers @RedLionChambers]

RLC will be taking part in the University of Law's "National Pupillage Fair" this evening (Tuesday 21st November) from 5-8pm.

The virtual event is open to prospective students from a wide range of universities, as well as current @UniversityofLaw Bar Practice Course, Conversion course and LLB students.

Joining the virtual booth will be Jane Oldfield, Aneurin Brewer, Anita Clifford @Zobusiness @sophqc & @TimKiely1 who will be all be discussing life as a criminal barrister, being part of a Chambers, pupillage opportunities and advising on recruitment processes.

RLC prides itself on providing excellent pupillages that train and prepare junior practitioners for a successful career at the Bar. The pupillage programme and all applications for pupillage and tenancy are governed by equal opportunities and fair recruitment principles. Find out more here: https://t.co/BGPPDe302P

Learn more about RLC by watching our background video here: https://t.co/RY5rKpNiJw

Attendees can join this evening, ask questions and sign up for more information here: https://t.co/N3OEzmqd4H

#Pupillage #NationalPupillageFair #VirtualPupillageFair
#CriminalBar #JourneysToTheBar

[Jonathan Pie @JonathanPieNews]

I’m not one to mince words at the best of times, but well, brace yourself for my take on Suella Braverman.

Full version here: https://t.co/mggjURvVpO

[Gareth P Jones @jonesgarethp]

On the subject of Suella Braverman's tent policy, this song began with the idea of someone looking up at the stars because they've had their tent taken away. The last line draws inspiration from a tweet by @Parody_PM. The song is called Lifestyle Choice.
#ScrollTheMusical

[Tristan Kirk @kirkkorner]

You join me in a busy magistrates court, waiting for a Met Police officer to appear on rape charges.

Most people won't set foot in a courtroom like this. It's chaotic at times, the cases are varied, and justice is served.

Here's what I'm listening to:

[JUSTICE @JUSTICEhq]

Law graduates! We are recruiting a @KalisherTrust
intern!

Kalisher scholarships are intended to encourage & assist those intending to practice at the Criminal Bar who demonstrate “exceptional promise but modest means”.

Find out more⚖️→

https://t.co/4vFOewrVdu

[Red Lion Chambers @RedLionChambers]

@JUSTICEhq opens applications for 2023 @KalisherTrust internship

@JUSTICEhq -the law reform & human rights organisation is inviting applications for its @KalisherTrust internship

@KalisherTrust was set up in 1996 to provide opportunities for talented law students from non-traditional backgrounds who often face significant financial hardship to gain experience in a range of relevant fields.

@KalisherTrust will fund the @JUSTICEhq legal internship which is designed to prepare an individual to enter the Criminal Bar by expanding their knowledge & experience and help them to forge professional relationships.

@Zobusiness Kalisher Trust JUSTICE intern in 2015 & RLC member said: "I had never done an internship before, but my fears of being banished to the photocopier were dispelled from day one. I was given work that was directly applicable to the projects and working parties @JUSTICEhq were engaged with at the time and was made to feel like an integral part of the team."

@sean_binder_ Kalisher Trust JUSTICE Intern in 2022 & future RLC pupil barrister commented:
"As someone who did not have access to the legal profession previously, this scholarship afforded me the chance to begin my career as a lawyer"

Read news story: https://t.co/RLuAOUF7uL

Apply here:
https://t.co/b3S9TbFTva

#LegalInternship #LawScholarship #LawStudents #CriminalLaw #HumanRights
#Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #SocialMobility #AccessToTheBar #TheBar

[INQUEST @INQUEST_ORG]

There were 196 pregnant women in prison during the 12-month period from April 2022 to March 2023.

Campaigners @we_level_up are calling for an end to the imprisonment of pregnant women

TAKE ACTION ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/X6Tx84xlQX

[Lizzie Dearden @lizziedearden]

Police will be able to restrict any protest that could cause a “more than minor hindrance or delay” after a bid to block the law failed

Liberty has launched legal action after the House of Lords failed to back a rare "fatal motion" last night
https://t.co/in2YSdAshS

[Andrew Godsell 💙 🎗️📚 💚 @AndrewGodsell]

Lord Pannick making a good speech in support of the #FatalMotion proposed by @GreenJennyJones.

Pannick expresses his regret that @LabourLordsUK are failing to vote against the "constitutional outrage" of secondary legislation being used to overturn a vote on primary legislation.

[Janey Starling @janeyjstarling]

Heartbreaking testimony from women & confirmation from the Sentencing Council that they will be consulting on a new mitigating factor for pregnant women in September 2023.

[Level Up @we_level_up]

📣 You know that change is coming when @ELLEMagazineUK is interviewing women who were pregnant in prison & featuring our campaign to end this practice 💜 Thank you @suyinsays!

https://t.co/AkW6szLkkV