Jennifer Wright @Jen_t_wright

Public law & human rights solicitor. Ex HistPol grad @WadhamOxford. Always crafting. She/her. @JenTWright.bsky.social London, England Joined July 2012

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Jennifer Wright @Jen_t_wright

9 months ago

Really excited that we’re leading the way in this 🙌🏼

Rook Irwin Sweeney @ris_law

9 months ago

Really excited that we’re leading the way in this 🙌🏼

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"We ask - how can we support each other to do our most valuable work, rather than 'how can we get the most time' out of our employees?" @Anne_MarieIrwin speaks to @TheLawSociety about how @ris_law is working towards a more sustainable way of lawyering: lawsociety.org.uk/topics/hr-and-…

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Steve Broach KC @SteveBroach

10 months ago

Important settlement reaffirming the need for decisions in the child protection context to respect the human rights of disabled children 39essex.com/information-hu…

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Asylum Welcome 🧡 @AsylumWelcome

10 months ago

When you're living on less than £9 a week, a little goes a long way... Moving quotes from asylum seekers on the impact of their first bus passes in Oxford's pilot scheme: oxfordmail.co.uk/news/24724079.… #MondayMotivaton

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Rook Irwin Sweeney @ris_law

10 months ago

Did you know that we offer an ‘EHCP Health Check’ service? It is intended to help parents resolve issues with their child’s #EHCP and provide initial advice ahead of an #AnnualReview. You can find out more here: rookirwinsweeney.co.uk/new-fixed-fee-…

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Bethany Parr @bethanycaz

10 months ago

Your reminder that for students with #SEND with #EHCPs due to transfer between phases of education (e.g primary to secondary) next Sept… (1/2)

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Lorna Slater @lornaslater

10 months ago

A dark day for women. A dark day for Ukraine. A dark day for Gaza. A dark day for our planet.

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Jennifer Wright @Jen_t_wright

10 months ago

I'm really proud that we're doing this (and notably are the only law firm taking part in the trial). It's great to be part of a firm that continues to lead the way in championing employee wellbeing whilst maintaining a high standard of work for our clients. Exciting times ahead!

Rook Irwin Sweeney @ris_law

10 months ago

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Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle

10 months ago

Solicitors @ris_law are looking for parent(s) who think their Year 9 SEND child may be disadvantaged sitting closed-book written GCSE exams. Barrister @SteveBroach KC says inflexible assessments may be unlawful discrimination: rookirwinsweeney.co.uk crowdjustice.com/case/a-fairer-…

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Mike Martin MP 🔸 @ThreshedThought

10 months ago

There is a lot going on in the news at the moment, but there is a story that is consistently being underreported: Russia. A 🧵 (potentially with 🖍️)

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Rook Irwin Sweeney @ris_law

11 months ago

We’re delighted to be recognised in @ChambersGuides once again this year as "a team of lawyers who not only know their stuff, but conduct themselves with a level of compassion and commitment that is, in our experience, unparalleled.” Thanks to all who gave feedback. [1/2]

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Steve Broach KC @SteveBroach

11 months ago

Essential autumn reading for disabled young people, parents, families and allies - long awaited and much needed proposals to modernise and streamline the law on disabled children’s social care. Lots of important questions to get your teeth into

Law Commission @Law_Commission

11 months ago

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Dame Rachel de Souza @Rachel_deSouza

11 months ago

Crisis in autism care as patients wait four years for diagnosis ⁦@thetimes⁩ - using my data powers I have exposed the shocking and unacceptable delays for children - often waiting for many years of their childhood for help ⬇️ thetimes.com/article/533a65…

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Rook Irwin Sweeney @ris_law

11 months ago

We are in the High Court this week for the final hearing in our clients' judicial review of a decision by Devon County Council to close ‘vital’ mental health services in North Devon - read more about the case below: rookirwinsweeney.co.uk/final-hearing-…

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Rook Irwin Sweeney @ris_law

a year ago

We are at the @covidinquiryuk this week acting for the Disabilities Charities Consortium (“DCC”) where public hearings in Module 3 are beginning, examining the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the UK rookirwinsweeney.co.uk/disability-cha… 1/4

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Jennifer Wright @Jen_t_wright

a year ago

See below for a helpful guide on how to request records regarding your child ⬇️

Rook Irwin Sweeney @ris_law

a year ago

See below for a helpful guide on how to request records regarding your child ⬇️

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Rook Irwin Sweeney @ris_law

a year ago

Our #judicialreview challenging the closure of vital children’s centres in #Hackney will be heard in the High Court on 6 and 7 November. You can find out more about the challenge here: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… @Save_Fernbank @SaveOurSebright

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BBC Woman's Hour @BBCWomansHour

a year ago

‘We’ve heard from mothers that it's a ‘broken system’’ Woman’s Hour is airing a special programme all about SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in September. Do you have experience of navigating the SEND system? Perhaps you’re looking for advice? Get in touch ⬇️

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Steve Broach KC @SteveBroach

a year ago

The timescales for EHCPs are not targets or guidelines, they are specific legal duties. If LAs are routinely breaching these timescales, this undermines the rule of law and the Secretary of State needs to act (whether by increasing funding or otherwise)