Steve Peers
@stevepeers.bsky.social
Professor of EU and Human Rights Law, Royal Holloway University of London. Usual disclaimers.
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I never promised you a rose garden: a response to Dominic Cummings
Professor Steve Peers , University of Essex Last night Dominic Cummings, after a long day of asserting his own brilliance, tweeted ab...
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In light of Dominic Cummings' latest brain vomit, here's my reply to the moment when he had a dig at me (and several others) as a "charlatan campaigning lawyer"
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This is the march the Polish president chose to grace with his presence today.
November 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This is the march the Polish president chose to grace with his presence today.
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Latest post from us: Epping Council loses challenge to use of hotel as asylum accommodation | Sonia Lenegan
Epping Council loses challenge to use of hotel as asylum accommodation - Free Movement
Epping Forest District Council has lost its legal challenge in which it sought an injunction to prevent the Bell Hotel being used as asylum accommodation. The
freemovement.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Latest post from us: Epping Council loses challenge to use of hotel as asylum accommodation | Sonia Lenegan
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“We weren’t trying to take anyone’s job or immigrate,” Kim said. “To this day, no one has explained why we were arrested or why we were detained for a week — let alone offered an apology.”
Read more here: koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-11...
Read more here: koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-11...
Koreans detained in Georgia battery plant raid preparing class action lawsuit against ICE
Korean workers detained during an immigration raid at a Georgia EV battery plant in September are preparing a class-action lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ABC News…
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November 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“We weren’t trying to take anyone’s job or immigrate,” Kim said. “To this day, no one has explained why we were arrested or why we were detained for a week — let alone offered an apology.”
Read more here: koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-11...
Read more here: koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-11...
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Almost a year on and Nigel Farage has still not given any explanation as to what was going on here bylinetimes.com/2025/01/30/n...
Nigel Farage Pictured With Far-Right Activists Who Posted 'Pride Swastikas' and Racist Rants
EXCLUSIVE: The Reform UK leader posed for pictures with the group of prominent far-right activists known for their extreme, racist and Islamophobic posts
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Almost a year on and Nigel Farage has still not given any explanation as to what was going on here bylinetimes.com/2025/01/30/n...
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The employment tribunal case of Patrick Lee vs the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries is here (stored in Google Drive by some kind soul):
drive.google.com/file/d/1H-jF...
Key extract is below.
In other words, this one is definitely not over yet.
drive.google.com/file/d/1H-jF...
Key extract is below.
In other words, this one is definitely not over yet.
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The employment tribunal case of Patrick Lee vs the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries is here (stored in Google Drive by some kind soul):
drive.google.com/file/d/1H-jF...
Key extract is below.
In other words, this one is definitely not over yet.
drive.google.com/file/d/1H-jF...
Key extract is below.
In other words, this one is definitely not over yet.
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National leaders have been blocking an EU anti-discrimination law for seventeen years. You read that right: for SEVENTEEN YEARS they cannot agree that EU citizens should have equal rights.
Progress report on negotiations on a general EU anti-discrimination directive (outside employment) - still no unanimity on this - data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
data.consilium.europa.eu
November 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
National leaders have been blocking an EU anti-discrimination law for seventeen years. You read that right: for SEVENTEEN YEARS they cannot agree that EU citizens should have equal rights.
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The Telegraph's involvement in all this is kind of interesting when you look at this recent Bonavero Institute report on newspapers misrepresenting ECHR decisions (in quite eye watering ways) and then look at the footnotes. As one senior journalist at that paper rather wins the number of mentions.
November 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The Telegraph's involvement in all this is kind of interesting when you look at this recent Bonavero Institute report on newspapers misrepresenting ECHR decisions (in quite eye watering ways) and then look at the footnotes. As one senior journalist at that paper rather wins the number of mentions.
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Trump on Ilhan Omar: "I look at somebody who comes from Somalia...and she comes in and tells us how to run our country. 'The Constitution says this, the Constitution says that.' The whole thing is crazy."
November 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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"the trajectory is really really really good if you look at it." 🤔
November 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
"the trajectory is really really really good if you look at it." 🤔
EU Commission proposes first annual migration policy cycle, under the asylum pact - ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Also proposes a two-year plan for resettlement of refugees/humanitarian admission, as provided for in the pact - ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Also proposes a two-year plan for resettlement of refugees/humanitarian admission, as provided for in the pact - ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission launches first Annual Migration Management Cycle under the Pact on Migration and Asylum
Today, the European Commission is taking a further step in implementing the Pact on Migration and Asylum by launching the first Annual Migration Management Cycle.
ec.europa.eu
November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
EU Commission proposes first annual migration policy cycle, under the asylum pact - ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Also proposes a two-year plan for resettlement of refugees/humanitarian admission, as provided for in the pact - ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Also proposes a two-year plan for resettlement of refugees/humanitarian admission, as provided for in the pact - ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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It's like the crocodile story Ken Clarke once told me. You can feed buns to the crocodiles until the cows come home.
Once you run out of buns, they'll eat you anyway.
They'll never stop.
Once you run out of buns, they'll eat you anyway.
They'll never stop.
Two heads rolling won’t stop rot at the BBC
The corporation’s mindset is hermetically sealed and cannot cope with any dissenting view
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November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's like the crocodile story Ken Clarke once told me. You can feed buns to the crocodiles until the cows come home.
Once you run out of buns, they'll eat you anyway.
They'll never stop.
Once you run out of buns, they'll eat you anyway.
They'll never stop.
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🚨🚨 @anneapplebaum.bsky.social has done some excellent work on the #Hungarian model as a template for Autocratic takeovers suggesting that America under #Trump is spinning quickly in the direction of Hungarian populism, Hungarian politics, and Hungarian justice.
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
🚨🚨 @anneapplebaum.bsky.social has done some excellent work on the #Hungarian model as a template for Autocratic takeovers suggesting that America under #Trump is spinning quickly in the direction of Hungarian populism, Hungarian politics, and Hungarian justice.
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Fun (or not so fun) fact - the author of the “BBC bias” memo is a lobbyist for the American Pharmaceutical Group.
U.S. pharma companies recently threatened to abandon the UK unless the NHS pays more for its medicines.
They also donated millions to Trump’s campaign and inauguration
U.S. pharma companies recently threatened to abandon the UK unless the NHS pays more for its medicines.
They also donated millions to Trump’s campaign and inauguration
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Fun (or not so fun) fact - the author of the “BBC bias” memo is a lobbyist for the American Pharmaceutical Group.
U.S. pharma companies recently threatened to abandon the UK unless the NHS pays more for its medicines.
They also donated millions to Trump’s campaign and inauguration
U.S. pharma companies recently threatened to abandon the UK unless the NHS pays more for its medicines.
They also donated millions to Trump’s campaign and inauguration
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Fascinating, thanks Scotty.
Unrelated: My book is available from all good retailers, as an e-book, and now as an audiobook.
Unrelated: My book is available from all good retailers, as an e-book, and now as an audiobook.
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Fascinating, thanks Scotty.
Unrelated: My book is available from all good retailers, as an e-book, and now as an audiobook.
Unrelated: My book is available from all good retailers, as an e-book, and now as an audiobook.
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NEW: Campaign for Accountability files bar complaint against Lindsey Halligan, alleging that she violated multiple rules of professional conduct related to the prosecution of James Comey and Letitia James.
Read the complaint: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Read the complaint: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
CfA - FL + VA Bar Complaint - Lindsey Halligan
www.documentcloud.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
NEW: Campaign for Accountability files bar complaint against Lindsey Halligan, alleging that she violated multiple rules of professional conduct related to the prosecution of James Comey and Letitia James.
Read the complaint: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Read the complaint: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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My last word on the matter
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
My last word on the matter
Progress report on negotiations on a general EU anti-discrimination directive (outside employment) - still no unanimity on this - data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
data.consilium.europa.eu
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Progress report on negotiations on a general EU anti-discrimination directive (outside employment) - still no unanimity on this - data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
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I don't believe someone told him to leave the transfer zone. I think it's much more likely that he was severely America-brained and couldn't believe that it was unnecessary to re-check bags while making an international-to-international transfer.
Noah Smith is paid in the high six-figures to write a blog read by Americans who believe themselves to be intelligent. Yet, he is both unable to read a sign and also for some reason chose to have a 90 minute layover for a flight that takes 90 minutes.
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Economist Doesn't Follow Signs At Heathrow: Proof The UK Is Failing?
A economist had a bad experience connecting at Heathrow, suggesting it's reflective of bigger issues in the UK. There's only one issue...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I don't believe someone told him to leave the transfer zone. I think it's much more likely that he was severely America-brained and couldn't believe that it was unnecessary to re-check bags while making an international-to-international transfer.
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The European Commission will unveil a “digital omnibus” package later this month to simplify many of its tech laws.
The draft document we’ve obtained shows EU officials are planning far-reaching changes to the GDPR to benefit AI developers.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/brus...
The draft document we’ve obtained shows EU officials are planning far-reaching changes to the GDPR to benefit AI developers.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/brus...
November 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The European Commission will unveil a “digital omnibus” package later this month to simplify many of its tech laws.
The draft document we’ve obtained shows EU officials are planning far-reaching changes to the GDPR to benefit AI developers.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/brus...
The draft document we’ve obtained shows EU officials are planning far-reaching changes to the GDPR to benefit AI developers.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/brus...
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I'm not sure if others have noticed this, but interesting that one of the Prescott criticisms of the BBC is based on those of the 'History Reclaimed' group, which is also associated with the 'Restore Trust' group's attacks on & so far unsuccessful attempts to take control of the National Trust. 1/3
November 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I'm not sure if others have noticed this, but interesting that one of the Prescott criticisms of the BBC is based on those of the 'History Reclaimed' group, which is also associated with the 'Restore Trust' group's attacks on & so far unsuccessful attempts to take control of the National Trust. 1/3
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🚨BREAKING: In a sweeping victory for voters, a Utah court struck down the GOP-controlled legislature’s congressional gerrymander and a companion law designed to entrench partisan power — restoring a fair map for the 2026 elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Utah Judge Strikes Down GOP Gerrymander, Restores Voter-Approved Fair Map
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🚨BREAKING: In a sweeping victory for voters, a Utah court struck down the GOP-controlled legislature’s congressional gerrymander and a companion law designed to entrench partisan power — restoring a fair map for the 2026 elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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This entire article points out that there is no plan. His own Treasury Secretary says he doesn’t know anything about it. So why does media keep running these kind of headlines? He keeps making these Truth Social posts and media keeps running stories as if it is something real.
November 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This entire article points out that there is no plan. His own Treasury Secretary says he doesn’t know anything about it. So why does media keep running these kind of headlines? He keeps making these Truth Social posts and media keeps running stories as if it is something real.
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Absolutely disgusted to hear about the racism Wes Streeting mentions here directed at school children who were visiting Parliament.
He has taken the post down, rightly, to protect the children.
But it's wrong that he had to do it.
Disgusted with so many people in our country. Racism is never OK.
He has taken the post down, rightly, to protect the children.
But it's wrong that he had to do it.
Disgusted with so many people in our country. Racism is never OK.
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Absolutely disgusted to hear about the racism Wes Streeting mentions here directed at school children who were visiting Parliament.
He has taken the post down, rightly, to protect the children.
But it's wrong that he had to do it.
Disgusted with so many people in our country. Racism is never OK.
He has taken the post down, rightly, to protect the children.
But it's wrong that he had to do it.
Disgusted with so many people in our country. Racism is never OK.
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Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.