dag
@davidallengreen.bsky.social
Blogger.
Mainly law and policy; Aston Villa supporter; sometimes ironic.
Birmingham/London.
Mainly law and policy; Aston Villa supporter; sometimes ironic.
Birmingham/London.
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The golden age of diversity and democracy in Oz.
November 16, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The golden age of diversity and democracy in Oz.
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to safely dispose of these hats, eat them. natural fibers — such as cotton, wool, silk, and linen — breakdown in the digestive track. synthetics do not. thus, if you eat your hat, the synthetics will pass through the other side. smush through the poop to find the synthetic fibers and recycle them.
November 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM
to safely dispose of these hats, eat them. natural fibers — such as cotton, wool, silk, and linen — breakdown in the digestive track. synthetics do not. thus, if you eat your hat, the synthetics will pass through the other side. smush through the poop to find the synthetic fibers and recycle them.
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please don't do this. MAGA hats are made from an acrylic blend, which will release toxic chemicals when set on fire, potentially harming you and downwind woodland creatures
November 16, 2025 at 1:37 AM
please don't do this. MAGA hats are made from an acrylic blend, which will release toxic chemicals when set on fire, potentially harming you and downwind woodland creatures
Why the BBC should not counter-claim against Trump, whatever he calls them, unless as a last resort.
A counter-claim here would be a last resort. The objective should be to extract BBC from litigation, not tie it in more messily and expensively.
A counterclaim would give Trump all the rights of a defendant as well as a plaintiff.
Would be a nightmare, given his litigation game playing.
A counterclaim would give Trump all the rights of a defendant as well as a plaintiff.
Would be a nightmare, given his litigation game playing.
November 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Why the BBC should not counter-claim against Trump, whatever he calls them, unless as a last resort.
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A counter-claim here would be a last resort. The objective should be to extract BBC from litigation, not tie it in more messily and expensively.
A counterclaim would give Trump all the rights of a defendant as well as a plaintiff.
Would be a nightmare, given his litigation game playing.
A counterclaim would give Trump all the rights of a defendant as well as a plaintiff.
Would be a nightmare, given his litigation game playing.
November 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A counter-claim here would be a last resort. The objective should be to extract BBC from litigation, not tie it in more messily and expensively.
A counterclaim would give Trump all the rights of a defendant as well as a plaintiff.
Would be a nightmare, given his litigation game playing.
A counterclaim would give Trump all the rights of a defendant as well as a plaintiff.
Would be a nightmare, given his litigation game playing.
Every single media lawyer I have spoken with this weeks agree that the BBC is doing exactly the right thing in admitting a mistake without admitting liability.
What serious lawyer would ever advise issuing an apology while there’s an imminent legal threat? How did the BBC not have lines and briefing ready?
Is it even capable of fighting a case when some near its top seem not to want it to win?
Is it even capable of fighting a case when some near its top seem not to want it to win?
November 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Every single media lawyer I have spoken with this weeks agree that the BBC is doing exactly the right thing in admitting a mistake without admitting liability.
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Well thank goodness for the special relationship, otherwise we'd be in a right pickle.
November 15, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Well thank goodness for the special relationship, otherwise we'd be in a right pickle.
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"We never pay any-one Dane-geld,
No matter how trifling the cost;
For the end of that game is oppression and shame,
And the nation that plays it is lost" - I think this one applies again and again to Trump (though as you say apology probably smart)
No matter how trifling the cost;
For the end of that game is oppression and shame,
And the nation that plays it is lost" - I think this one applies again and again to Trump (though as you say apology probably smart)
November 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
"We never pay any-one Dane-geld,
No matter how trifling the cost;
For the end of that game is oppression and shame,
And the nation that plays it is lost" - I think this one applies again and again to Trump (though as you say apology probably smart)
No matter how trifling the cost;
For the end of that game is oppression and shame,
And the nation that plays it is lost" - I think this one applies again and again to Trump (though as you say apology probably smart)
A brief thread on Trump renewing his threat to sue the BBC.
(Note I am not an American lawyer, this is perspective of an English legal commentator.)
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(Note I am not an American lawyer, this is perspective of an English legal commentator.)
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November 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A brief thread on Trump renewing his threat to sue the BBC.
(Note I am not an American lawyer, this is perspective of an English legal commentator.)
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(Note I am not an American lawyer, this is perspective of an English legal commentator.)
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If Trump still sues the BBC, notwithstanding their apology, he is in a far less strong position than if the BBC had not apologised.
The apology was tactically a sensible, prudent move by the BBC whether Trump sues or not.
The apology was tactically a sensible, prudent move by the BBC whether Trump sues or not.
November 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
If Trump still sues the BBC, notwithstanding their apology, he is in a far less strong position than if the BBC had not apologised.
The apology was tactically a sensible, prudent move by the BBC whether Trump sues or not.
The apology was tactically a sensible, prudent move by the BBC whether Trump sues or not.
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The judge who oversaw the initial challenge to Trump’s attempt to use the Alien Enemies Act to quickly remove people from the country will soon have the authority to continue any contempt proceedings over whether the admin violated his first orders in the case on March 15.
I explain:
I explain:
D.C. Circuit won't review Trump admin contempt appeal further, sending matter back to Boasberg
The latest order over the Trump administration's actions sending flights to El Salvador on March 15.
www.lawdork.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The judge who oversaw the initial challenge to Trump’s attempt to use the Alien Enemies Act to quickly remove people from the country will soon have the authority to continue any contempt proceedings over whether the admin violated his first orders in the case on March 15.
I explain:
I explain:
If Trump still sues the BBC, notwithstanding their apology, he is in a far less strong position than if the BBC had not apologised.
The apology was tactically a sensible, prudent move by the BBC whether Trump sues or not.
The apology was tactically a sensible, prudent move by the BBC whether Trump sues or not.
November 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
If Trump still sues the BBC, notwithstanding their apology, he is in a far less strong position than if the BBC had not apologised.
The apology was tactically a sensible, prudent move by the BBC whether Trump sues or not.
The apology was tactically a sensible, prudent move by the BBC whether Trump sues or not.
Every evening the US bloggers take over the timeline, the daily heralds of worsening news.
And you wonder how the US polity will get through to the morning.
And you wonder how the US polity will get through to the morning.
November 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Every evening the US bloggers take over the timeline, the daily heralds of worsening news.
And you wonder how the US polity will get through to the morning.
And you wonder how the US polity will get through to the morning.
House of Dynamite, but with a congressional vote instead of a missile.
Brace yourselves. He’s going to do everything he can to stop this.
House plans to vote Tuesday on releasing Epstein files
President Donald Trump has made repeated attempts to kill the effort, but a discharge petition has forced Speaker Mike Johnson's hand.
www.politico.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
House of Dynamite, but with a congressional vote instead of a missile.
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Brazil continues to lead the way in taking on rogue power. A Supreme Court panel has moved to put lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro on trial for seeking Trump's help to halt criminal proceedings against his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro.
November 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Brazil continues to lead the way in taking on rogue power. A Supreme Court panel has moved to put lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro on trial for seeking Trump's help to halt criminal proceedings against his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Thank you for your support for my blogging this week on President Trump’s misconceived and illiberal legal threat to the BBC.
For me it was the perfect topic and I especially enjoyed the mock reply letter.
And so far…the right outcome.
Again, many thanks.
For me it was the perfect topic and I especially enjoyed the mock reply letter.
And so far…the right outcome.
Again, many thanks.
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Thank you for your support for my blogging this week on President Trump’s misconceived and illiberal legal threat to the BBC.
For me it was the perfect topic and I especially enjoyed the mock reply letter.
And so far…the right outcome.
Again, many thanks.
For me it was the perfect topic and I especially enjoyed the mock reply letter.
And so far…the right outcome.
Again, many thanks.
Well.
No one leaving New York City because of Mamdani, say two top real estate CEOs
No one leaving New York City because of Mamdani, say two top real estate CEOs
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's democratic socialist views spark fears companies and capital will flee, but top real estate CEOs say it's not true.
cnb.cx
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Well.
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This may be Trump's perfect social media post. A true work of art. He confirms:
✅He personally directs criminal investigations.
✅He is targeting opponents.
✅Epstein "records" exist and he knows the contents.
Bonus points for connecting it to investigation of his fondness for Putin.👀
✅He personally directs criminal investigations.
✅He is targeting opponents.
✅Epstein "records" exist and he knows the contents.
Bonus points for connecting it to investigation of his fondness for Putin.👀
November 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This may be Trump's perfect social media post. A true work of art. He confirms:
✅He personally directs criminal investigations.
✅He is targeting opponents.
✅Epstein "records" exist and he knows the contents.
Bonus points for connecting it to investigation of his fondness for Putin.👀
✅He personally directs criminal investigations.
✅He is targeting opponents.
✅Epstein "records" exist and he knows the contents.
Bonus points for connecting it to investigation of his fondness for Putin.👀
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David Allen Green: The BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
The BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump's excessive attack
www.newstatesman.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:40 PM
David Allen Green: The BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
My latest.
David Allen Green: The BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
The BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump's excessive attack
www.newstatesman.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
My latest.
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Why the BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
The BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump's excessive attack
www.newstatesman.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Why the BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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Great piece by @davidallengreen.bsky.social on Trump's lawfare power trip and why the BBC played it right.
Why the BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
The BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump's excessive attack
www.newstatesman.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Great piece by @davidallengreen.bsky.social on Trump's lawfare power trip and why the BBC played it right.
Why the BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
The BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump's excessive attack
www.newstatesman.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Why the BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
My next post gives me a lot of pleasure, as I spent many happy years as their legal correspondent and did some of my best work there. It is nice to return as a guest writer.
November 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
My next post gives me a lot of pleasure, as I spent many happy years as their legal correspondent and did some of my best work there. It is nice to return as a guest writer.
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I admit to being obsessed with Labour's adversarial review into ECHR Article 8 right now, but I want to see the Article 8 assessment Ofcom did on this and I want it now. I accept tips, leaks, and FOIs.
www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-priv...
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Exclusive: Ofcom is monitoring VPNs following Online Safety Act. Here's how
Ignoring VPNs risks creating ineffective laws, but tracking them threatens people's privacy
www.techradar.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I admit to being obsessed with Labour's adversarial review into ECHR Article 8 right now, but I want to see the Article 8 assessment Ofcom did on this and I want it now. I accept tips, leaks, and FOIs.
www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-priv...
www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-priv...