@FionaRutherford
@Fi_Rutherford1
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Chief Executive of UK-wide, law reform and human rights charity, JUSTICE.
Joined November 2015
A great party but also a fantastic reminder of the difference one person can make. Looking forward to seeing what @HelenaKennedyQC achieves in the next 50yrs…
Celebrating our brilliant Baroness Helena Kennedy KC’s 50 years at the Bar. @DoughtyStCrime And a good chance to see wonderful friend and my @BarHumanRights Chair successor @WomaninHavana With tequila provided by George Clooney!
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Energy firms CANNOT bill you for energy used over 12mths ago. Yet many do. My evidence to Commons Energy Committee on this including how the rules should be changed. Please share so people know their rights.
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💡 New report proposes 1st rights-based framework to guide AI use in the justice system, to help harness AI’s power safely. AI isn’t a cure-all & its use carries big risks – to individuals & to democracy if people lose trust in the law through more scandals like Horizon (1/4)
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Now to a discussion of the Post Office scandal with @PCGPatrickGreen, lead counsel in Alan Bates v Post Office, and @JoHamil73963257, brilliant campaigner and former Subpostmaster #JAC24
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Please do donate as much as you can afford to help us improve the UK justice system so it is within everyone’s reach.
Instantly double your donation to JUSTICE! A generous donor is matching all donations until £10,000, in support of our new strategy, which aims to firmly establish the rule of law and put people at the heart of the system. Click here to give today: https://t.co/rd1L2AYfxm
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Thank you to @sarahsackman, the AG, former LC, @AlexChalkChelt, our host and former @UKSupremeCourt President, @LordNeuberger, @JoshBabarinde and @tomrutland for supporting this important guide for all legislators and those they serve.
Wonderful to meet up with the team at @JUSTICEhq yesterday for the parliamentary launch of the “Law for Lawmakers” guide - a vital resource for new MPs as we strive to ensure law and politics can work together.
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All in all, the government should think again. Getting rid of ineffective short prison stays is one far better way to solve the overcrowding crisis, as is doubling down on housing, healthcare, and jobs as a way to build safer and healthier communities for us all. (6/6)
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We found other serious issues with magistrates’ courts’ remand decision-making, including failing to properly follow the law & an overuse of prison stays. The govt mustn’t boost magistrates’ sentencing powers unless sure their sentencing decisions don’t have similar issues. (5/6)
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Doubling magistrates’ sentencing powers risks hurting rather than helping the courts backlog and prison overcrowding crisis, leaving victims waiting months and years for resolution. It also risks worsening structural injustices. Here’s why: (1/6)
Ministers to give magistrates in England and Wales more sentencing powers
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I enjoyed meeting some really impressive colleagues from across the third sector to share and compare our work and our aspirations for a better prison system with Minister Timpson, @MoJGovUK and @hmpps
Minister Timpson met with inspiring leaders of organisations working in prisons and with the probation services. These conversations provide invaluable insights to understand how to address the prisons crisis and drive reform.
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Minister Timpson met with inspiring leaders of organisations working in prisons and with the probation services. These conversations provide invaluable insights to understand how to address the prisons crisis and drive reform.
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@Fi_Rutherford1 @KenMacdonaldKC @timowenkc Thank you so much for joining us Fiona - was great to have you on the podcast!
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Enjoyed speaking to @KenMacdonaldKC and @timowenkc on their podcast, Double Jeopardy, this week.
Don’t miss the latest episode where @KenMacdonaldKC @timowenkc & @Fi_Rutherford1 reflect on the past 14 years of the justice system in the UK, discussing what has gone right, wrong and what to expect in the future. Apple: https://t.co/Vtk44nSQlL Spotify: https://t.co/0OhLxzDArv
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Don’t miss the latest episode where @KenMacdonaldKC @timowenkc & @Fi_Rutherford1 reflect on the past 14 years of the justice system in the UK, discussing what has gone right, wrong and what to expect in the future. Apple: https://t.co/Vtk44nSQlL Spotify: https://t.co/0OhLxzDArv
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A great pleasure talking to @KenMacdonaldKC and @timowenkc about the past and future of the justice system. Pleased to say we rounded off their law and politics podcast, Double Jeopardy, on a hopeful note…
In the new episode of Double Jeopardy, @KenMacdonaldKC and @timowenkc are joined by @Fi_Rutherford1 the Chief Executive of JUSTICE to discuss the state of the justice system in the UK. Listen here 👉 Apple: https://t.co/Vtk44nSQlL Spotify: https://t.co/0OhLxzDArv
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Very concerning @HMIPrisonsnews report into detainees’ treatment at Harmondsworth IRC. With the contract up for re-tender, we urge @ukhomeoffice to consider recommendations in our new report on a rights-centred approach to government contracting:
In his foreword @charlie_taylor6, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, said: "Overall, the outcomes at Harmondsworth were the worst that HMI Prisons has found in its IRC inspections." Read the full report here: https://t.co/qi0lwbIHgh
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This is an important report on #administrativejustice and outsourcing from @JUSTICEhq @PhilipArmitage2 with some key recommendations for government.
REPORT LAUNCH📢: Today we publish our latest report 'Beyond the Blame Game' which looks at outsourced public services and their impact on individual rights. We highlight examples of serious rights breaches and make recommendations to improve the protections for individuals. (1/6)
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"Central government and local authorities do not have proper information about the quality of outsourced public services, and are often unaware of rights abuses until too late" https://t.co/4ymzeeOXnz Coverage of our report @LocGovLawyer (full report here https://t.co/oKijoaNePC)
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We are recruiting for a Philanthropy Manager! This newly created role will be an integral part of the small but impactful Development Team currently comprised of a Trust and Foundation Fundraiser, an Engagement and Communications Officer and a Development Administrator.
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We’re disappointed that @ECHR_CEDH dismissed Victor Nealon & Sam Hallan's case on the test for compensation for miscarriages of justice. Between them, Mr Nealon & Mr Hallam spent over 24 years in prison for crimes they didn’t commit but were denied any compensation. (1/6)
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