Windrush 100!

It was wonderful to be at the House of Commons on Thursday 7th December for the launch of #Windrush100, which builds on the incredible success of #Windrush75!

My continued thanks to my friend Patrick Vernon (above right) and Sunder Katwala of British Future (above left) for their incredible efforts spearheading this important campaign that combines celebrating the achievements of the Windrush Generation with continuing to campaign for meaningful Windrush Justice.

BSWN Race and Justice conference

It was such an honour to host Black South West Network’s (BSWN) first ever ‘Race and Justice’ conference, which took place on Thursday 14th September 2023 in Bristol.

The conference explored ideas and actions needed to widen Access to Justice for people living in the South West of England, particularly Black and Minoritised communities living in the region. Continue reading “BSWN Race and Justice conference”

UNESCO Day for Remembering the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its Abolition

Incredible afternoon and evening at London City Hall on Wednesday 23rd August 2023 for the Mayor of London’s annual event to commemorate the UNESCO Day for Remembering the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its Abolition. Continue reading “UNESCO Day for Remembering the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its Abolition”

Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2023!

With Chris Minnoch, CEO of LAPG, and Fiona Bawdon, Founder of the LALY Awards

A massive congratulations to Fiona Bawdon (above right), Chris Minnoch (above left), Matthew Howgate and everyone in the wonderful Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards team for delivering yet another spectacular LALY awards night.

Working as a legal aid lawyer can sometimes be extremely challenging, but the LALYs always give Legal Aid lawyers a joyous and celebratory reminder about why we do this work and why it matters.

Friends of LALY

I am so proud to be a Friend of LALY this year, as I have been over many years.

Congratulations again to all the fantastic winners and finalists!!!