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James Chalmers @jameschalmers.bsky.social · 20d

An in memoriam piece by @fionaleverick.bsky.social and me for the incomparable Sir Gerald Gordon, who died last week at the age of 96: www.uofgschooloflaw.co.uk/blog/2025/9/...

Sir Gerald Gordon CBE KC LLD HonFRSE: in memoriam — University of Glasgow School of Law Blog

Sir Gerald Gordon, who died recently at the age of 96, made an extraordinary contribution to the criminal law of Scotland during his lifetime. Born and educated in Glasgow, where he graduated in philo...

www.uofgschooloflaw.co.uk

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 27d

NEW - 'Not Proven' 🔍 🏛️

This week, Scot Parl passed the Bill which will abolish Scotland's Not Proven verdict.

Today @jameschalmers.bsky.social, @fionaleverick.bsky.social, Prof Vanessa Munro revisit the argument they made for it in 2021 and crucially - what's next.

🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Text reads Beyond doubt: The case against 'Not Proven' Professor James Chalmers and Professor Fiona Leverick, Professor Vanessa Munro. Policy insights. features University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · May 6

A new report from @uofglasgow.bsky.social researchers reviews evidence on rape myths and jury decision making, and how these can be addressed.

Authors @fionaleverick.bsky.social, @jameschalmers.bsky.social, Eamon Keane, Jacqueline Kinghan share more in a new blog:

🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Text reads: Reviewing the evidence on rape myths and jury decision making. Fiona Leverick, James Chalmers, Eamon Keane, Jacqueline Kinghan. Image is of jury chairs in a courtroom, and features the University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos.

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Stephen Bogle @stephenbogle.bsky.social · Dec 20

You’ve probably seen this before but it is always worth reposting. Please always check in with friends. People’s struggles are not always evident. And be kind to yourself too. youtu.be/tX8TgVR33KM?...

Check in on those around you | #WorldMentalHealthDay 💛💚 #youarenotalone

YouTube video by Norwich City Football Club

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Andy Aydın-Aitchison @andy8chi.bsky.social · Oct 3

MacCormick Fellowships: Deadline 15 Oct 2024

Early to mid-career researchers (usually <10 yrs post-PhD)

Visit Edinburgh Law School for 1-3 months 2025/26.

Award supports travel & stay.

Check details online before reaching out: www.law.ed.ac.uk/research/res...
#AcademicChat #Law #Criminology

Visiting researchers | Edinburgh Law School

Edinburgh Law School is a thriving and world-class academic research community, which is enhanced by regular intellectual exchanges with colleagues from the around the UK and internationally.

www.law.ed.ac.uk

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Sep 23

Protestors outside the Sandyford in Glasgow on the last day before the safe access zones come in. They cannot arrive soon enough. No “silent prayer” today. Loud protest that would be distressing for any woman or girl accessing the services 😭

Image of protestors outside a sexual health clinic.

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Lydia Bleasdale @parkendlydia.bsky.social · Sep 19

I know many of you will know Dr Emily Cooper (criminographer): if, like me, you still have a Twitter/X account but never use it, please consider making an exception to send her and Darren your love, support, prayers - whatever you want to offer.

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Sep 18

It’s a huge issue in Scotland - Glasgow in particular. Much needed policy in my view.

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Sep 11

I am so sorry I missed this and that we did not get to talk more. I couldn’t make it to the second part of the conference yesterday. This looks super interesting.

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Sep 2

He’s here 🤩🤩🤩

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · Sep 2

I'm trying to be more diligent about crossposting for people who have been kind enough to follow me here. Yesterday, some people on Twitter asked me to explain the difference between a four-in-hand and Windsor knot, and why one would be considered "better." So here's a thread. 🧵 (1/19)

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · Sep 2

I'm trying to be more diligent about crossposting for people who have been kind enough to follow me here. Yesterday, some people on Twitter asked me to explain the difference between a four-in-hand and Windsor knot, and why one would be considered "better." So here's a thread. 🧵 (1/19)

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Hunter @hunterub.bsky.social · Aug 27

This one's long but I was having so much fun I just didn't want to stop. The supposed tech industry giant is almost hilariously inept at doing actual business stuff.

www.unchartedblue.com/how-to-kill-...

How to kill your tech company (Elon Musk edition)

Musk's Twitter takeover is a fascinating case study in how to destroy a company from the inside out.

www.unchartedblue.com

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Aug 27

That and being Gruntasnorus Poo Face of course.

Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Aug 27

Could someone please persuade @dieworkwear.bsky.social to start posting his cool stuff about men’s fashion on here? It’s literally the only thing I miss from X/Twitter.

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Aug 24

Ooh might try that too …

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Aug 24

Ha ha Tebay is my second home with relatives in Manchester and London. It is nice but only in the context of motorway services. It’s not somewhere I would rush to visit if it wasn’t on the motorway …

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Aug 21

👋🏻👋🏻

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Nov 12

I think the time has come to leave Twitter/X. But I can’t do it without one last hurrah for my finest moment. I am on the Blue Place with the same username but nothing I do there will ever top this 😭 #WhenTwitterWasGood

Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Aug 27

So today I joined a meeting with a High Court judge and Scottish Law Commission with my Zoom name as Gruntasnorus Poo Face. How’s your day going? 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Dec 1

👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Dec 1

Thank you. I feel a bit like I did in the early days of Twitter when I didn’t quite know what I was doing!

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Heather Green @votingrules.bsky.social · Dec 1

Aberdeen University alumni can sign an open letter to protest the proposed scrapping of modern language degrees here - www.gaudie.co.uk/post/save-ou...

Save Our Languages: An Open Letter to the University of Aberdeen

200 alumni have signed a letter calling on management to retain all language degree programmes and staff positions

www.gaudie.co.uk

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Dec 1

Thank you!

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Nov 12

My work life (where I research this kind of behaviour) and my home life (as a parent of a girl who plays football) are coming together and not in a good way 😭

Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Nov 12

And if he wants to sue me too I’m up for it 🥊

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Nov 12

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66626410

Luis Rubiales: Spanish football federation will take lega...

The Spanish football federation says it will take legal a...

www.bbc.co.uk

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Nov 12

This man grabbed his penis when Spain won and forcibly kissed Hermoso on the lips without her consent. All on live TV. Now they are trying to gaslight us into believing “she wanted it” by publishing pictures of her body language. I feel sick. ...

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Nov 12

Watching the Wimbledon men’s final and remembering six years ago when N relegated the winner of Wimbledon to a side story 🤩

Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Nov 12

Gah. I meant *heading* not heaving 🙇🏻‍♀️ The perils of typing while you’re walking!

Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Nov 12

Heaving into ⁦@UofGlasgow⁩ on another scorching day for the annual Sir Gerald Gordon Seminar in Criminal Law. Remembering Pete Duff and Gerry Maher, who both died this year. Both were supporters of the seminar right from its inaugural event in 2009. We will miss them.

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Fiona Leverick @fionaleverick.bsky.social · Nov 12

Ta dah - a cheeky little chocolate and vanilla fudge number for @UofGLaw #CakeDay