We are delighted to share Conor Gearty @lselaw.bsky.social’s reflections on writing: 8 tips for surviving (and enjoying!) academic writing.

Many thanks to Conor for sharing his insights!

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Possible interest to: @lauralundy.bsky.social @bruceadamson.bsky.social @martinoneill.bsky.social @awelsh.bsky.social @sparkerworld.bsky.social @mckeevergrainne.bsky.social

This highlights important, often unexpected, connections, between advice-based research, real lives, and policy. Report at: lnkd.in/gem4_zxG

Poss interest to @wbuadvice.bsky.social @nawra.bsky.social @uoy-yorklawschool.bsky.social @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social @jedmeers.bsky.social @rightsnet.org.uk

Another gap I commented on is the absence of backdating. Here, SCoSS have quoted my *evidence, drawn from advice-based research*, on periods when the risks of frictional poverty are higher - the immediate aftermath of childbirth being one.

In my evidence I noted that this means that the families in Scotland who miss out will almost certainly be working families.

- whereas those who are not entitled to UC at all, *purely as a result of the two child limit* will not be eligible, i.e. those who have sufficient income to support two children, but who fall below expected subsistence levels (at which UC claimants would get the TCLP) when they have another child.

SCoSS has now published its report. I see the @cpaguk.bsky.social had a similar key concern to me - that the 'top-up' model means that only those already in receipt of Universal Credit will benefit - you need an existing UC award to attach it to

I do, however, have some observations about the limits of what is proposed. In my evidence I emphasised that these observations should in no way be taken as objections to the proposed Two Child Limit Payment scheme, nor as suggestions to delay progress, but they should be considered in future.

...as someone who has conducted research into the 2 child limit legislation and case law. My analysis suggests that the 'two child limit payment' offers pragmatic, vital mitigation (in Scotland) of the damage and human rights breaches precipitated by the two-child rule.

No pressure, like, but it’s clearly on you to save UK universities! <sends up the commentator-bat-signal>

Yes! He gets credited with inventing the modern detective novel, but he digs into civil law - discrimination, inheritance, property rights, illegitimacy etc etc. Often in the guise of sensationalist thrillers. LOVED No Name, Man and Wife, the Woman in White, (Armadale extra mad bonus points).

Just want to say thumbs up for leaving - too many prioritise its 'usefulness' over its malevolence. I'm sure hell is pretty good for saving on fuel bills, but...

That act alone merits infinite shares and RTs!

Gah… I want to ‘like’ this for what it is sending up, without implying I want to feed the whole ‘carefully calibrated intelligence marker’ thing!