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Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · 11d

ATLAS London brunch today with an Aussie hint!!

Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · 12d

Delighted to be on the list of counsel at 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗶 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 (𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗖) libertaschambers.com/media-hub/dr-f…

Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · 12d

Delighted to catch up with my great friend Nimco Ali and talk about our amazing work to #endFGM , tackling #familyviolence and #women #peace and #security - 15 years together and more to come I’m sure!!

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Anthony Albanese @albomp.bsky.social · 21d

Australia will always do our part to shape a better future. 🇦🇺

That’s the message I shared with the United Nations General Assembly.

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Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · 22d

The first article on AMICUS BRIEFLY considers #modernslavery and corporate remediation by Phillipa Stafford and me - if you would like to read or subscribe, link is below - if you are my friend and you would like to write, drop me a message!!
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Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · 23d

Welcome to Amicus Briefly!!
direct link here : felicitygerry.com/?mailpoet_rout…
AB own page here: felicitygerry.com/amicus-briefly/
inc an archive, inc first one o#modernslaveryry with Phillipa Stafford here: felicitygerry.com/can-kmart-lead��
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Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · 26d

I am delighted to introduce my new outlet for writing and ideas, 'Amicus Briefly’ where I will share thoughts on timely legal issues – and collaborate with my brilliant colleagues from across the world…with news highlights felicitygerry.com?mailpoet_rou...

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Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · 27d

Our analysis of “assess and address” in the Modern Slavery Act (Aus) - me with Ruby Evans for ANZSIL Perspective anzsilperspective.com/due-diligenc...

Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Sep 11

Delighted 2go2 @VictorianBar Health & Wellbeing expo & morning tea - I think it’s really important for the senior Bar to recognise this is tough profession & we need 2B well & healthy - tea & cake helps me, along with plenty of water, love & hugs, talking books, sleep & breaks!!

Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Sep 10

Delighted to speak on a panel LexisNexis author event last night on what it means to be an author - picked my favourite book as a vintage $1 Roget’s Thesaurus and if asked which book I would change the ending for, I would keep Magwitch alive and free him to Australia !!

Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Sep 9

Delighted to be published in International Bar Association Criminal Law Committee Newsletter on “When ESG fails: an Asia–Pacific perspective on the rising tide of criminal liability impacting the corporate sustainability landscape” - read here: www.ibanet.org/When-ESG-fai...

When ESG fails: an Asia–Pacific perspective on the rising tide of criminal liability impacting the corporate sustainability landscape

In February 2024, legal leaders from across Asia gathered at the Asia Legal Priorities 2024 event, hosted by Thomson Reuters. One resounding message emerged: the role of the lawyer is transforming fro...

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Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Sep 8

Interested in the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders (the Bangkok Rules) after the #erinpatterson #mushroom case - read here www.ohchr.org/en/instrumen...

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Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Aug 30

Delighted to publish Ed45 @ANZSIL Perspective.Last as editor. Started at Ed13 in 2020 when was simple internal pages- leave with full on fab website & tradition of detailed editorials, inc this on #Israel/Gaza . Thx to my teams, my assistant and ANZSIL anzsilperspective.com/editorial-ed...

Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Aug 27

Delighted to speak last Friday for Legalwise Seminars on domestic violence, coercive control and sexual offending in Victoria, including defending vulnerable and trafficked accused persons

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Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Aug 20

Delighted to speak today at the Monash University diplomatic affairs society Gala alongside the excellent Grace Cullen and Ben Wellings - thx to President Esther and all the organisers for great event with one of the best keynote speakers ever - Ema Lawrence!!

Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Aug 13

Delighted to be in great company with Monique Eastwood Lee Lin L. Chengdiao F. And Dr Sarah Plancella - challenging the status quo is not easy but these women are brave enough and very special indeed!!
www.usatoday.com/story/specia...

Leading Women Who Are Challenging The Status Quo in 2025

All these women are leading the way in challenging the status quo in 2025:

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Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Aug 13

Like Rap Lyrics, Nasheeds Are Being Misused In Court Cases To Reinforce Racist Stereotypes - Me in #RollingStoneMENA
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Like Rap Lyrics, Nasheeds Are Being Misused In Court Cases To Reinforce Racist Stereotypes - Rolling Stone MENA

Nasheeds have been used as evidence of criminal activity, deepening toxic anti-Muslim sentiments.

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Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Aug 8

Delighted to cheer on my assistant Phillipa Stafford on her admission as a lawyer today in the Supreme Court of Tasmania!!

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Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Aug 2

July newsletter - Cook Islands, Australia and UK read / sign up here sh1.sendinblue.com/adz7osvvr9pf...

Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Jul 24

Delighted to speak to the Victorian Chapter of the International Law Association yesterday on global justice, ICL and terrorism defence work, human rights and the rule of law.

Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Jul 22

Join us for UNLAWFUL SOUNDINGS: ART / CULTURE NOT EVIDENCE: MUSIC ON TRIAL. LITERALLY
8am Melbourne time Wednesday 23 July 2025
Register here: www.greenslist.com.au/s/event-deta...

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Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Jul 18

Delighted to have permission to appear in the High Court in the Cook Islands (pending admission). Our client’s application to be joined to trust proceedings as 5th Respondent succeeded. Thank you to Michelle Tangiamama Pera Robati for instructions connected to the Makea Nui Title

Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Jul 16

Delighted to arrive in the Cook Islands and meet my former student - lawyer Michelle Tangimama Pera Robati!!

Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Jul 15

With the passing of Bradley Murdoch - here’s why I had to decline a request to advise him on appeal - because I spoke to a witness when I broke down near Barrow Creek - from JustinianNews a decade ago justinian.com.au/bloggers/bar...

Dr Felicity Gerry KC @felicitygerry.bsky.social · Jul 13

Putting workload before justice': @felicitygerry not impressed by @TheCriminalBar's response to @Law_Commission response on joint enterprise/ substantial injustice which 'risks legitimising a system that allows injustices to persist'. Pic: @otium_Catulle www.thejusticegap.com/putting-work...

Putting workload before justice – The Justice Gap

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