John Hyde
@johnhyde.bsky.social
Deputy News Editor of the Law Society Gazette. After-dinner speaker and event host. Cricket lover, Colchester United fan, Britpop nostalgic.
A new blog on Conservatives, Robert Jenrick and so-called judicial activists: www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a...
Conservatives court controversy with attacks on judicial independence
Robert Jenrick led the attacks on 'activist' judges this week. He really should know better.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A new blog on Conservatives, Robert Jenrick and so-called judicial activists: www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a...
In Manchester for the Conservative Party Conference, where former home secretary Suella Braverman has called for parliament to routinely review judge decisions for mistakes.
Says country needs to get back to 'culture of judicial deference'.
Says country needs to get back to 'culture of judicial deference'.
October 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM
In Manchester for the Conservative Party Conference, where former home secretary Suella Braverman has called for parliament to routinely review judge decisions for mistakes.
Says country needs to get back to 'culture of judicial deference'.
Says country needs to get back to 'culture of judicial deference'.
Biggest drawback of the digital ID is probably the number of comments from lawyers I'm going to be emailed today.
September 26, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Biggest drawback of the digital ID is probably the number of comments from lawyers I'm going to be emailed today.
Not saying the Conservatives are leaning into the Reform agenda, but this is the title of shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick's speech at the Tory Party Conference.
September 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Not saying the Conservatives are leaning into the Reform agenda, but this is the title of shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick's speech at the Tory Party Conference.
Confirmation from the Supreme Court that the motor finance ruling will be out next Friday. 🚘💰
July 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Confirmation from the Supreme Court that the motor finance ruling will be out next Friday. 🚘💰
The Marten/Gordon trial sounds truly remarkable. Amazing that it ever got as far as a verdict, given what went on in court.
Brilliant reporting from the BBC's Helena Wilkinson.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Brilliant reporting from the BBC's Helena Wilkinson.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I've never seen a case like Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's - it was jaw-dropping
Now the case is over, the BBC can report some of the remarkable moments when jurors weren't in court.
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July 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The Marten/Gordon trial sounds truly remarkable. Amazing that it ever got as far as a verdict, given what went on in court.
Brilliant reporting from the BBC's Helena Wilkinson.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Brilliant reporting from the BBC's Helena Wilkinson.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It is my civic duty to inform you that Magnums are included as part of the Tesco Meal Deal. You're welcome.
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July 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
It is my civic duty to inform you that Magnums are included as part of the Tesco Meal Deal. You're welcome.
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Characteristically brilliant piece from Marina (no relation) Hyde on the Post Office scandal. I should point out she is not just an armchair commentator but someone who has been present at the inquiry and gets it better than most.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Innocent subpostmasters went to jail, but now it is clear: the Post Office boss class belong there instead | Marina Hyde
You thought it couldn’t get any worse, but the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British legal history just got wider, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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July 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Characteristically brilliant piece from Marina (no relation) Hyde on the Post Office scandal. I should point out she is not just an armchair commentator but someone who has been present at the inquiry and gets it better than most.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Breaking news from Post Office Inquiry: Victims are not getting the compensation they deserve because of the government's inflexible and unfair approach.
This was revealed in first volume of Sir Wyn Williams' report published today.
More at this link. 👇
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/indefen...
This was revealed in first volume of Sir Wyn Williams' report published today.
More at this link. 👇
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/indefen...
'Indefensible': Post Office Inquiry chair slams lack of legal support for victims
Sir Wyn Williams makes long-awaited first report after conclusion of statutory inquiry.
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July 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Breaking news from Post Office Inquiry: Victims are not getting the compensation they deserve because of the government's inflexible and unfair approach.
This was revealed in first volume of Sir Wyn Williams' report published today.
More at this link. 👇
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/indefen...
This was revealed in first volume of Sir Wyn Williams' report published today.
More at this link. 👇
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/indefen...
The ill-informed nonsense spouted by people about the EHCP is infuriating.
It is a rigorous and long process to get one. They are granted only where the system has failed #send children.
If the numbers are going up then the lack of investment in the school system is to blame.
It is a rigorous and long process to get one. They are granted only where the system has failed #send children.
If the numbers are going up then the lack of investment in the school system is to blame.
July 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The ill-informed nonsense spouted by people about the EHCP is infuriating.
It is a rigorous and long process to get one. They are granted only where the system has failed #send children.
If the numbers are going up then the lack of investment in the school system is to blame.
It is a rigorous and long process to get one. They are granted only where the system has failed #send children.
If the numbers are going up then the lack of investment in the school system is to blame.
You can always tell you're in a classy hotel cos they trust you not to steal the coat hangers.
This is also great as it means you can steal coat hangers.
This is also great as it means you can steal coat hangers.
July 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
You can always tell you're in a classy hotel cos they trust you not to steal the coat hangers.
This is also great as it means you can steal coat hangers.
This is also great as it means you can steal coat hangers.
I happen to think any politician brought to tears in such a public and humiliating way requires our sympathy, not scorn. #rachelreeves
July 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I happen to think any politician brought to tears in such a public and humiliating way requires our sympathy, not scorn. #rachelreeves
Not sure I see the issue with this. Article is essentially saying 'Lawyers who got a good result for client asked to advise on other similar cases.'
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jun...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jun...
British law firm coached universities on how to obtain sweeping protest bans
Revealed: Shakespeare Martineau LLP, which helped Cardiff get year-long ban on unauthorised action, promoted court orders at webinar
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July 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Not sure I see the issue with this. Article is essentially saying 'Lawyers who got a good result for client asked to advise on other similar cases.'
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jun...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jun...
Is there any reason why there seem to be so many empty seats on centre court at Wimbledon?
June 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Is there any reason why there seem to be so many empty seats on centre court at Wimbledon?
Saw an Amazon driver literally running to a delivery yesterday (in 30 degrees plus heat). Presumably he might not be paid if he missed a single deadline. He looked exhausted.
Then I read online that cost of Jeff Bezos' wedding could be more than $50m.
Obscene.
Then I read online that cost of Jeff Bezos' wedding could be more than $50m.
Obscene.
June 30, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Saw an Amazon driver literally running to a delivery yesterday (in 30 degrees plus heat). Presumably he might not be paid if he missed a single deadline. He looked exhausted.
Then I read online that cost of Jeff Bezos' wedding could be more than $50m.
Obscene.
Then I read online that cost of Jeff Bezos' wedding could be more than $50m.
Obscene.
The people who ring into the Jeremy Vine Show fascinate me. There's a guy on just now who is quite simply furious with hand held fans and needs the world to know.
June 27, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The people who ring into the Jeremy Vine Show fascinate me. There's a guy on just now who is quite simply furious with hand held fans and needs the world to know.
I love a festival, but three/four days is my limit. Glastonbury looks too much like hard work for me.
June 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I love a festival, but three/four days is my limit. Glastonbury looks too much like hard work for me.
Reposted by John Hyde
Listen to part two of Jonathan Wheeler’s conversation with @johnhyde.bsky.social, the @lawsocietygazette.bsky.social's Deputy News Editor. This conversation covers John’s dedication to reporting the Post Office scandal and why it’s such an important story for the legal sector. tinyurl.com/3jshmj7v
June 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Listen to part two of Jonathan Wheeler’s conversation with @johnhyde.bsky.social, the @lawsocietygazette.bsky.social's Deputy News Editor. This conversation covers John’s dedication to reporting the Post Office scandal and why it’s such an important story for the legal sector. tinyurl.com/3jshmj7v
It's the England under 21s. If they had experience they wouldn't be there...
June 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
It's the England under 21s. If they had experience they wouldn't be there...
Not saying everyone has packed up for the weekend in the sun, but I haven't had an email for over three hours now...
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June 20, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Not saying everyone has packed up for the weekend in the sun, but I haven't had an email for over three hours now...
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Up there with the most cringeworthy things an advocate could do.
I need all of #lawsky to see this video from a Colorado appeals court livestream yesterday. I am in actual tears. Sound *incredibly* on, the subtitles will not help.
June 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Up there with the most cringeworthy things an advocate could do.
A new piece from me on the delicate debate around whether to name (and inevitably shame) solicitors guilty of serious misconduct.
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Weighing up a lawyer's public shame against open justice
As the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal closes itself off from scrutiny, anonymity applications may increase.
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June 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
A new piece from me on the delicate debate around whether to name (and inevitably shame) solicitors guilty of serious misconduct.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a...
www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a...
Have been despatched to the Lego store in Leicester Square at lunchtime with instructions to get something called a Minecraft Creeper set for son's birthday.
Pray for me please.
Pray for me please.
June 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Have been despatched to the Lego store in Leicester Square at lunchtime with instructions to get something called a Minecraft Creeper set for son's birthday.
Pray for me please.
Pray for me please.
It would seem Labour is keeping up the long tradition of talking constantly about law and order and then forgetting to put any money into the criminal justice system. #spendingreview
June 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
It would seem Labour is keeping up the long tradition of talking constantly about law and order and then forgetting to put any money into the criminal justice system. #spendingreview
Good morning to all the pub bores who told me Gareth Southgate was the problem.
June 11, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Good morning to all the pub bores who told me Gareth Southgate was the problem.