Reece Thomas Watson
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Human Rights firm offering holistic services in Prison Law, Mental Health & Public Law. You instruct, we act, we care. |DMs open for enquiries
London Teesside Hertfordshire
Joined February 2015
We are delighted to hear news that those who were sentenced to #ipp sentences can now apply to the @ParoleBoard for a licence termination after three years. If you need any help or advice in making this application our expert solicitors at RTW can help.
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If you or a loved one has any questions about the recent IPP licence changes, there is now a hotline to call set up by @TheHowardLeague
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Job opportunity: Looking for experienced officer administrator to join our London office please get in touch for more details #jobhunting #JobOpportunities
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We are hiring! We are looking for an experienced legal admin to join our busy team. Please email kathryn@reecethomaswatson.com with CV. Look forward to hearing from you!
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Day 51 of a new government 1,132 people serving an IPP sentence have never been released. 99% have served more than the tariff that a judge set. 716 of them have served more than 10 years longer than the tariff. @Keir_Starmer @ShabanaMahmood @JamesTCobbler
#ippreform
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Day 42 of a new government The white dots represent the 2,734 people still in prison serving an IPP sentence. The red dots represent the 90 people who have taken their own life in prison whilst serving an IPP sentence @Keir_Starmer @ShabanaMahmood @JamesTCobbler
#ippreform
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We’ve made a guide on the IPP changes that were voted through Parliament recently. We want to highlight that these changes will not be implemented until after a new Government is in place. Read and download it here: https://t.co/VAPilAGgKv
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Martin worked hard over 6 years making this film. Share share get it out there. Let's get this to more of the public.
We're proud to announce the World Premiere of Britain's Forgotten Prisoners at this years #SheffDocFest2024 A moving film (6 years in the making) about thousands of IPP prisoners held in UK jails indefinitely years after completing sentences for often minor crimes. 6 years in
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On Friday morning our paralegal’s Bethany and Faith will be holding a Q&A session on our Facebook group should anyone have any questions or issues which may require legal advice and assistance, please feel free to join. https://t.co/YwuTmA5Lxj
#prisonlawuk @UNGRIPP
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Reecethomaswatsonlegal, Stockton-on-Tees. 16 likes. Specialist Prison Law & Mental Health Solicitors Reece Thomas Watson is a nationally recognised solicitors firm specialising in Prison Law,...
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As this year comes to an end, we are grateful for all we have achieved in 2023!! continuing the fight for IPP’s and assisting vulnerable clients. But what we always want to do is ensure people are treated with compassion, care and kindness I think this testimonial says it all!!
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@UNGRIPP success but still work to be done for those still detained and on recall.
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Imprisonment for public protection sentences will now have an end date under changes in England and Wales
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As a firm we understand the impact of this sentence has on those serving it and there family. We want to help all IPP’s secure release and get the licence terminated. Email, call DM. We are happy to chat about this.
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@AlexChalkChelt Dear Mr Chalk, what plans are in place to help those that are so mentally damaged by this sentence, please advise who will help them? Or the people that are so angry and possibly institutionalised - what will you do to help and rehabilitate them?
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Prison lawyers warn more will quit if legal aid fees not raised in England and Wales
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Exclusive: 74% of prison lawyers surveyed do not anticipate doing the work in three years’ time
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The @Parole_Board has issued a new priority framework for listing cases for oral hearings It *now* prioritises people sentenced to #IPP as children, recognising their particular needs Over 300 children were given IPPs https://t.co/31JgMFLtBe
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Great start to the week we challenged the Secretary of States decision to go against the Parole Boards recommendation for open conditions! After many months the decision is finally overturned! Lifer client can now go to open conditions ! Thanks @carlbuckley37 #parole #prison
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