David Mead
@seethingmead.bsky.social
Professor of UK Human Rights Law, UEA: public order/protest/policing/free speech/human rights
Poor but inveterate punster.Converse collector. Law, politics, Derby County, & music
Man of Sussex in exile…still fighting the forced East/West partition of ‘72
Poor but inveterate punster.Converse collector. Law, politics, Derby County, & music
Man of Sussex in exile…still fighting the forced East/West partition of ‘72
Goodness me….a worrying portend
Pro-Palestine student protesters convicted of trespassing at their own uni - Liberty Investigates
A pro-Palestine protest at the University of Leicester has led to 10 people being convicted of aggravated trespass
libertyinvestigates.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Goodness me….a worrying portend
As my cracking mate Ed said…imminently vacant slot
Liverpool starting to look like that long Welsh train station
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
As my cracking mate Ed said…imminently vacant slot
That immediately takes me back 50 years to the warmth of my childhood primary school years
This BBC kids tv advert from 1998 is still very impressive and very lovely
November 27, 2025 at 8:40 AM
That immediately takes me back 50 years to the warmth of my childhood primary school years
And I’m very pleased that Katrina is one of the contributors to next Spring’s @publiclaw.bsky.social Special Issue “40 Years of the Public Order Act 1986” looking at the immediate history and political context to the Act, drawing on archival sources
I'm in conversation with Timothy Garton Ash in the new issue of BBC History magazine and podcast.
We're discussing the history of policing protest and public order legislation.
We're discussing the history of policing protest and public order legislation.
November 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM
And I’m very pleased that Katrina is one of the contributors to next Spring’s @publiclaw.bsky.social Special Issue “40 Years of the Public Order Act 1986” looking at the immediate history and political context to the Act, drawing on archival sources
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I'm in conversation with Timothy Garton Ash in the new issue of BBC History magazine and podcast.
We're discussing the history of policing protest and public order legislation.
We're discussing the history of policing protest and public order legislation.
November 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM
I'm in conversation with Timothy Garton Ash in the new issue of BBC History magazine and podcast.
We're discussing the history of policing protest and public order legislation.
We're discussing the history of policing protest and public order legislation.
Liverpool starting to look like that long Welsh train station
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Liverpool starting to look like that long Welsh train station
Part of my evidence put before the court today attests to the unique nature of the proscription based on some research I conducted, and part speaks to the chilling effect on academic teaching and research in the area
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Palestine Action like the Suffragettes, court told
Lawyers for the group say the government's ban is unprecedented, as they launch a legal challenge.
www.bbc.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Part of my evidence put before the court today attests to the unique nature of the proscription based on some research I conducted, and part speaks to the chilling effect on academic teaching and research in the area
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The queue to be arrested for holding a banned placard: this afternoon outside the RCJ about 3 o’clock
I’d estimate 40 or so each taking six officers
It would run into the dark
On woman I spoke to had got up at 04:30 to travel from Somerset
I’d estimate 40 or so each taking six officers
It would run into the dark
On woman I spoke to had got up at 04:30 to travel from Somerset
November 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The queue to be arrested for holding a banned placard: this afternoon outside the RCJ about 3 o’clock
I’d estimate 40 or so each taking six officers
It would run into the dark
On woman I spoke to had got up at 04:30 to travel from Somerset
I’d estimate 40 or so each taking six officers
It would run into the dark
On woman I spoke to had got up at 04:30 to travel from Somerset
Don’t know about backlog in jury trials but David Lammy really should fix the audio quality in the RCJ
I’m in the overspill court for the Palestine Action JR watching a live relay, and cannot make out a thing that PA’s KC is saying
I’m in the overspill court for the Palestine Action JR watching a live relay, and cannot make out a thing that PA’s KC is saying
November 26, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Don’t know about backlog in jury trials but David Lammy really should fix the audio quality in the RCJ
I’m in the overspill court for the Palestine Action JR watching a live relay, and cannot make out a thing that PA’s KC is saying
I’m in the overspill court for the Palestine Action JR watching a live relay, and cannot make out a thing that PA’s KC is saying
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Full case submissions here: www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/wp-content/u...
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Full case submissions here: www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Writing the editorial for the PL Special Issue on 40 Years of the Public Order Act 1986, out next Spring...
"The current government’s approach to public order law is such a long way from the mantra of “Change”, emblazoned on its 2024 manifesto that the fictional character Keir Starmer ...
"The current government’s approach to public order law is such a long way from the mantra of “Change”, emblazoned on its 2024 manifesto that the fictional character Keir Starmer ...
November 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Writing the editorial for the PL Special Issue on 40 Years of the Public Order Act 1986, out next Spring...
"The current government’s approach to public order law is such a long way from the mantra of “Change”, emblazoned on its 2024 manifesto that the fictional character Keir Starmer ...
"The current government’s approach to public order law is such a long way from the mantra of “Change”, emblazoned on its 2024 manifesto that the fictional character Keir Starmer ...
A really worthwhile thing to get involved in if you have little bit of spare time and the sort of expertise they need
Would recommend
An excellent third sector organisation
Would recommend
An excellent third sector organisation
Defend the Right to Protest: Become a Trustee at Article 11 Trust | Article 11 Trust
article11trust.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A really worthwhile thing to get involved in if you have little bit of spare time and the sort of expertise they need
Would recommend
An excellent third sector organisation
Would recommend
An excellent third sector organisation
I once called for thousands of my supporters to march onto the Capitol on a cold January day ….but not in a hurtful or insulting way
November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I once called for thousands of my supporters to march onto the Capitol on a cold January day ….but not in a hurtful or insulting way
I once abused and swore at a fellow footballer calling him c*** while breaking his leg … but not in hurtful or insulting way
November 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I once abused and swore at a fellow footballer calling him c*** while breaking his leg … but not in hurtful or insulting way
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My @uealawclinic.bsky.social partners at Norfolk Community Law Service, inc our students, have helped people in Norfolk successfully obtain £15m in wrongly refused welfare benefits, through appeals. How many cannot do this for want of the fee for the evidence?
November 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
My @uealawclinic.bsky.social partners at Norfolk Community Law Service, inc our students, have helped people in Norfolk successfully obtain £15m in wrongly refused welfare benefits, through appeals. How many cannot do this for want of the fee for the evidence?
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✨ A hard copy has arrived! 📘
Excited to share my contribution "A Feminist Critique" to the @oxunipress.bsky.social Handbook of Peaceful Assembly, edited by T. Abu El-Haj, M. Hamilton. @thomasprobert.com, and S. Srinvasan!
@edinburghpir.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social
Excited to share my contribution "A Feminist Critique" to the @oxunipress.bsky.social Handbook of Peaceful Assembly, edited by T. Abu El-Haj, M. Hamilton. @thomasprobert.com, and S. Srinvasan!
@edinburghpir.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 10:34 AM
✨ A hard copy has arrived! 📘
Excited to share my contribution "A Feminist Critique" to the @oxunipress.bsky.social Handbook of Peaceful Assembly, edited by T. Abu El-Haj, M. Hamilton. @thomasprobert.com, and S. Srinvasan!
@edinburghpir.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social
Excited to share my contribution "A Feminist Critique" to the @oxunipress.bsky.social Handbook of Peaceful Assembly, edited by T. Abu El-Haj, M. Hamilton. @thomasprobert.com, and S. Srinvasan!
@edinburghpir.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social
I’ve seen some try to argue on here that Labour is already taxing wealth …through closing the non dom loophole and on private school fees
These are taxes (latter) on wealthy people not on their wealth
The first is not necessarily a tax on either wealth or wealthy people
These are taxes (latter) on wealthy people not on their wealth
The first is not necessarily a tax on either wealth or wealthy people
November 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I’ve seen some try to argue on here that Labour is already taxing wealth …through closing the non dom loophole and on private school fees
These are taxes (latter) on wealthy people not on their wealth
The first is not necessarily a tax on either wealth or wealthy people
These are taxes (latter) on wealthy people not on their wealth
The first is not necessarily a tax on either wealth or wealthy people
November 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
This obviously (I hope) is fairly foul line to be taking but a close read shows the problems & tensions at the heart of this fag-packet policy formulation
There is quite a difference b/w “illegal entry” (in breach of UK law) & illegal entrants who aren’t refugees
Very confused target marketing
There is quite a difference b/w “illegal entry” (in breach of UK law) & illegal entrants who aren’t refugees
Very confused target marketing
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This obviously (I hope) is fairly foul line to be taking but a close read shows the problems & tensions at the heart of this fag-packet policy formulation
There is quite a difference b/w “illegal entry” (in breach of UK law) & illegal entrants who aren’t refugees
Very confused target marketing
There is quite a difference b/w “illegal entry” (in breach of UK law) & illegal entrants who aren’t refugees
Very confused target marketing
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Funny how universities are 'independent' and 'academic freedom is important' when it comes to being left to fend for their own on income and lack of funding, but have to do whatever government wants when it comes to research funding.
Science secretary Liz Kendall rejects criticisms that Labour's increased direction of research funding towards its national priorities breach long-held conventions limiting political interference in science www.timeshighereducation.com/news/kendall... via @jgro-the.bsky.social
Kendall: Haldane not breached by research spending direction
Science secretary defends decision to dedicate nearly a fifth of UKRI budget to policy priorities
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Funny how universities are 'independent' and 'academic freedom is important' when it comes to being left to fend for their own on income and lack of funding, but have to do whatever government wants when it comes to research funding.
I remain pompously pleased with that…
November 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I remain pompously pleased with that…
London academic lawyers
Can anyone get me into a library tomorrow, central-ish?
I’ve got an unexpected free day due to a court case bringing pushed back 24 hours …but have already got train ticket so am in London for the day…marking
Thanks
I’ve reapplied to IALS so hopefully OK but…,
Can anyone get me into a library tomorrow, central-ish?
I’ve got an unexpected free day due to a court case bringing pushed back 24 hours …but have already got train ticket so am in London for the day…marking
Thanks
I’ve reapplied to IALS so hopefully OK but…,
November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
London academic lawyers
Can anyone get me into a library tomorrow, central-ish?
I’ve got an unexpected free day due to a court case bringing pushed back 24 hours …but have already got train ticket so am in London for the day…marking
Thanks
I’ve reapplied to IALS so hopefully OK but…,
Can anyone get me into a library tomorrow, central-ish?
I’ve got an unexpected free day due to a court case bringing pushed back 24 hours …but have already got train ticket so am in London for the day…marking
Thanks
I’ve reapplied to IALS so hopefully OK but…,
Another reason to celebrate the fact that as I near 60, retirement hoves into sight
That’s on a personal level
I’m not sure the UK HE sector will be in a recognisable shape in 2035
I fear for current colleagues, my own PGRs who want to enter, kids who want go, society which will benefit
That’s on a personal level
I’m not sure the UK HE sector will be in a recognisable shape in 2035
I fear for current colleagues, my own PGRs who want to enter, kids who want go, society which will benefit
November 24, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Another reason to celebrate the fact that as I near 60, retirement hoves into sight
That’s on a personal level
I’m not sure the UK HE sector will be in a recognisable shape in 2035
I fear for current colleagues, my own PGRs who want to enter, kids who want go, society which will benefit
That’s on a personal level
I’m not sure the UK HE sector will be in a recognisable shape in 2035
I fear for current colleagues, my own PGRs who want to enter, kids who want go, society which will benefit