H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth @NigelLithmanQC Twitter profile

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

The Government's constant lies. a. We have offered 15% to them. No it is on future work and hence will take effect at some vague date. b. This will pay them £7000. No. First years wages £12000. 15% = £1,800. Won't pay the electric bill. Don't lie. Help

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

When i was at the Bar a client shouted at Judge Gratwicke who was dozing off during one of my closing speeches: "Oy Judge fxxkin' wake up Nigel's talkin"

Tom Seaward

@t_seaward

2 years

Good morning from Oxford Crown Court, where a judge has just been told to 'suck ya mum' by a defendant. 🍭🍭

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Pardon my correcting you. This year I was appointed a fee paid Judge and sit on days mutually agreed. I never hesitated to express my views as a Junior, a Silk a Recorder a Judge a DCJ. I loved the Bar and it deserves my loyalty. I would post it whatever.

Steven Barrett

@SBarrettBar

2 years

I was made aware of this tweet and it is not a tweet a sitting judge could ever make But Nigel retired last year and is no longer a judge As law, a retired judge may share their politics - but there is a need for press and public to know they retired .

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Having been on strike not earning for weeks I feel terrible that the Bar continues to be unheard by the government. All Silks and Judges feel their agony and shout your support. *If not now, when?" @JoSidhuQC @TheCriminalBar

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

3.I want to be seen to be supporting the quest of the Criminal Bar. Whilst retired from being a full time Judge I was appointed a Deputy Circuit fee paid Judge. I am still a Judge and intend to carry on supporting the Criminal Bar. @TheCriminalBar

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

The comment of @DominicRaab is provocative in the extreme and dares the @TheCriminalBar to challenge him. He excludes an immediate Increase in remuneration . Withdrawing labour and ' no returns' will make him think again.Tell him the timetable. Then do it.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Would someone please tell me what are the arrangements for the strike on Monday and Tuesday in London? I have both prosecuted and defended and despite still being a Judge we must all support this fight. Don't be timid. Don't leave it to others. @TheCriminalBar

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Let me give those involved in the action of Criminal Advocates what I hope is useful advice and comfort. The Judiciary know what is coming. They saw it in March 2014.Many used the Bar as a route to promotion and their own material comfort.They must not undermine the strike.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

In 2014 whilst in talks with the Minister of Justice I regularly met with the Lord Chief Justice Sir John Thomas to update him The LCJ made it clear that he would do nothing to harm our cause and was a joy to deal with.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Personally I think the ballot's result was predictable, courageous and correct. As I have made superabundantly clear I thoroughly support @TheCriminalBar and @JoSidhuQC and so must everyone in authority who call themselves friends of the Bar.If I can help....

The CBA

@TheCriminalBar

2 years

CBA Ballot Announcement - 20.06.22 -

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

What a thoroughly unsympathetic Recorder. The correct response was "sadly for everyone, these things happen", not to be rude.

CrimeLine

@CrimeLineLaw

2 years

The guy made a mistake, give him a break

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

This is fantastic @TheCriminalBar @JoSidhuQC @Kirsty_Brimelow This sets out the lines in the sand. There are thousands like me who owe their professional lives to the Bar. Don't be timid. Judges, Silks, the whole Bar. Speak up. This is unacceptable.

Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

Response to letter from @Dines4Dales

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

The sight of Jerry Hayes on my right always makes my mouth drop open. But we two codgers on the right have 82 years in the profession between us. Support @TheCriminalBar Support @JoSidhuQC

Polly Smythe

@pollysmythe

2 years

this morning, i am outside the Supreme Court for the third week of strike action taken by criminal barristers

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

The gov thinks that improving showers in lorry parks will entice an extra 34k HGV drivers. It won’t. They think increasing court space will bring back criminal advocates. It won’t. They profess a desire to level up. Well, level up criminal advocates’ remuneration.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

The @TheCriminalBar @JoSidhuQC @Kirsty_Brimelow Have not just my admiration but total support in their strike action.

The CBA

@TheCriminalBar

2 years

CBA Ballot Announcement - 22.08.22 -

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Once again glad I sent my older fatter brother albeit I loaned him my hat. For some reason My Mother used to say. "If you can't fight get a hat" I didn't understand it 60 years ago or now. @JoSidhuQC and @TheCriminalBar your speeches and efforts are magnificent.

Simon Baker KC

@SimonBaker97

2 years

⁦ @JoSidhuQC ⁩ and the ⁦ @TheCriminalBar ⁩ continuing to highlight that the government’s continuing failure properly to fund the CJS is undermining justice and failing victims #SaveUKJustice

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

Understand: You are the first Lord Chancellor to refuse to meet with the criminal Bar. This is unacceptable. HH Nigel Lithman QC former Chairman of the Criminal Bar Association.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

What is so difficult about acknowledging that the Criminal Justice System is not just about victims? It also includes Defendants and those that provide the service. This is just politics. Shame.

Catherine Baksi

@legalhackette

2 years

Lewis said: 'It was a constructive initial meeting and discussions will continue to deliver for victims.' Further detailed conversations are expected in due course.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

These suggestions might help : 1.A fighting fund to which the WHOLE Bar, past and present could be invited to contribute. I am sure that the likes of Commercial Barristers would contribute. ( a minimum of £20 or more realistically £100 – do the math ).

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

How to make a potentially unwell person feel worse. What a sad little person this Judge must be. The welfare of all those in a Judge's Court must be their first concern.

Bernard Richmond 💙🇺🇦

@phatsilk_qc

3 years

I have just read that a certain resident judge has said that applications from lawyers for CVP hearings due to positive LFT tests will not be granted unless evidence provided of positive test! The system works because we value our reputation for integrity and our word is accepted

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Apart from everything else Joanna it is the most wonderful piece of prose. I have never been quite sure whether it is the writing or the speaking of our careers I prefer. They are inextricably linked. Whatever else you are an incredibly talented writer.

The Secret Barrister

@BarristerSecret

2 years

If you read one thing this year, please let it be this post by @Joanna__Hardy . It is without a shadow of the doubt the best thing that's ever appeared on this blog. It is just stupendously, heartbreakingly, achingly brilliant.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

My views have never changed, nor my support for criminal advocates wavered. Whilst my bottom was on the Bench, my heart remained with practitioners. They have my support as a former Chairman of @TheCriminalBar in whatever lies ahead #NothingLikeTheTruth :

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

93% of criminal advocates cannot be wrong. Take all hearings capable of being done remotely out of court. Properly remunerate the advocates to attract them back into the profession. This will reduce the backlog.

The CBA

@TheCriminalBar

3 years

HMCTS: Evaluation of Remote Hearings during the COVID 19 pandemic- CBA Chair's View -

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

2.Let us see wider support for the Criminal Bar. When I was Chair in 2014, the then Chairman of the Bar Council, Nick Lavender QC used to attend meetings with the Ministry of Justice, along with me and others. He was a wonderful support @TheCriminalBar

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

@juroberts_julia It's really just too pathetic for words. Derives from an enormous sense of inadequacy on the Judge's part. In reality these people, believe it or not, are powerless. It's not just easy for me to say. It's true and There is Nothing Like The Truth.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

10 months

Absolutely not. But I would not have left bar to be a Judge. I would have changed chambers and continued.

Jayne

@JaynersReagh

10 months

@ColinMurray @bbc5live @NigelLithmanQC Thinking back 45 yrs ago at 17/18 completing your UCAS form, and knowing what you know now about the justice system, wld you tell your younger self to choose a different degree course, and what wld that be?

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

I am afraid that I can only view with gloom and despair the reappointment of Dominic Raab as Justice Secretary. This will leave the Criminal Bar wholly pessimistic as to their future. It sends the worst message as to the Government's approach.

The CBA

@TheCriminalBar

2 years

The return of @DominicRaab to the position of Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State @MoJGovUK represents a renewed opportunity to work with @TheCriminalBar for the benefit of the Criminal Justice System, on the implementation of immediate investment and long-term reform.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

I am grateful to @Haroon_Siddique for his article. He has been entirely faithful to the interview I gave him for the @guardian . It is one thing for a Judge to say that he is pro Bar, but to go on record is a different thing.

‘No alternative’ to new walkouts in legal aid dispute, says QC

Barrister who led 2014 strike in England and Wales says further industrial action looks likely

www.theguardian.com

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

The situation in 2021 is worse than in 2014. We were driven to strike then.

The CBA

@TheCriminalBar

3 years

Without urgent and sustainable funding direct action will be inevitable. The end of 2021 is the end of the line. @DominicRaab @MoJGovUK @RishiSunak @hmtreasury @BorisJohnson

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

Absolutely right. Make your demand and don't take a penny less than you ask for. That was my mantra in 2014 And as Mike Turner said in 2013: "Do right, fear no-one" Gird up your loins Jo and fight the good fight.

The CBA

@TheCriminalBar

3 years

Our chair @JoSidhuQC for @legalhackette @thetimes : "Fees below the minimum wage in the past 5 years have led to 100s leaving. Since 2016 22% of juniors and 46% of QCs have given up criminal law." Urgent funding is needed to bring back and sustain the criminal Bar. #Budget2021

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

A big thank you for the endorsements the book has received, as well as the enthusiasm and warmth of those that have responded to my posts. #NothingLikeTheTruth @gorky01 @TheCriminalBar @BarristerSecret @MatthewH_books

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

1 year

A Judge that helped change the style of Judges. His was the conversational and friendly approach, so that noone coming before him was in fear. He maintained order through the respect we held for him. He was not afraid of smiling. R.I.P.

Leon Kazakos 🦉

@LeonKazakosKC

1 year

A reminder to you. If you're a member of the Criminal Bar in the South East and you're not in court on tuesday I hope I'll see you at HH Wilkinson's funeral.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

I have been told by a colleague that Judges have been warned about writing to the press about the strike. Remember, history shows that silence is the closest ally of wrongdoing. @TheCriminalBar @JoSidhuQC @Kirsty_Brimelow

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

I used to dream that I hadn't qualified. Somehow "they" found out and now I was being reported. I wondered if the Bar Council would take into account that I'd been a silk for 21 years.These days same dream,I hope they'll take into account that I am retired. All true.

CrimeCounsel

@CrimeCounsel

2 years

Just finished my closing and despite other counsel being complimentary, a question from the jury means I took the wrong tack and I’ve damaged my clients case. Even waking up hasn’t made me feel better about it. (It’s 4am - barrister nightmares are emotionally draining)

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

The Junior Bar particularly, must be feeling the pinch. It is they who without even the measly amount a day of Court will pay will struggle to put food on the table. Three suggestions below:

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

1 year

With sadness I read of the death of Alex Cameron KC. His support of the Criminal Bar and contribution to the strike of 2014 was unsurpassed. Was such a nice man to one and all.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

@TheCriminalBar @TonyKent_Writes @DominicRaab @MoJGovUK The "Backlog" can only be reduced steadily: 1. Call on courts to not just pay lip service to making non trial work remote - as recommended since 2015. 2.This is purely a man power shortage.Formulate a demand for proper remuneration in order to bring criminal advocates back.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

I know I have no dog in this fight but I cannot but express my substantial but troubled gut feeling !! @TheCriminalBar That said Good luck and GD bless.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

Once again @Kirsty_Brimelow @JoSidhuQC are taking the absolute correct position. Demanding medical evidence of an advocate's health Is the greatest arrogance and must not go unchallenged.

Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

3 years

Raised this at a HMCTS meeting this evening & are following up with SPJ. (The direction for 2 particular courts was issued today) Agreed and we’re on it! @Beheshteh_E @phatsilk_qc @TheCriminalBar @JoSidhuQC @MAMBarLife

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

The Government saved twice the £135m on lawyers' fees during lockdown. There is also twice the sum in the current Treasury fund earmarked for the Criminal Justice System. There is no point waffling until the end of March.

Idle Courts

@CourtsIdle

3 years

So a further consultation to kick the can down the road: “I intend to publish a full response no later than the end of March 2022 alongside a consultation on all policy proposals,’ Raab said”.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

Thank you @DavidEtheringtonQC , @RedLionChambers for the 5* review in @lawsocgazette for Nothing Like The Truth.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

1 year

Following my campaigning on behalf of the @TheCriminalBar a lawyer lodged an official complaint against me for dabbling in politics. Odd that had it come to anything the person who would have disciplined me has resigned due to his own indiscipline.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Pile on the pressure. Write, post, protest. The @TheCriminalBar and @JoSidhuQC , @Kirsty_Brimelow Are excellent leaders. ALL other Barristers and JUDGES you are their colleagues. I see plenty of smug I won this case or did that.Fine,but show character.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

@anniemannion The lady on my left has her arm raised in support of the Bar not because I have annoyed her.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

One can only hope that Judges Will do nothing to get in the way of this action. They cannot do so and then proclaim they are a friend of @TheYoungCBA @TheCriminalBar I am confident that @JoSidhuQC and @Kirsty_Brimelow will take up any issues. Good luck.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

@SarahvAtDSC Dearest Sarah I feel like I have witnessed the evolution of your career through the Essex days and then the CBA. A brilliant appointment for a brilliant person. XXX

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

My advice would be that when they announce that the Defence do not propose to call their client stand up and object. When the Judge asks why, say say it's because you spent x amount of time preparing cross examination and it was going to be really good. That should work.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

I am loath to interfere, but in 2014 the way we went was first with direct strike action (call it what you like ), then supplemented by no returns. You have the mandate implicit for this. Do not lose momentum. Decide what you want and go get it.

The CBA

@TheCriminalBar

2 years

The CBA has never ruled out an escalation of action if such a course is mandated by our membership. The recent feedback we have received from many members indicates a willingness and desire to adopt more disruptive forms of action in conjunction with the current strategy.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

@nmbarraclough Just outrageous. Any deals on renumeration must include for cases pulled at last minute and sensible rates for wasted prep.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

That is a really strong point. The times in 2020 I announced a trial date for 2022. Not only was it a disincentive to plead guilty, but an invitation to further offend. Mr.Raab is again going down the wrong street.

Idle Courts

@CourtsIdle

3 years

The Lord Chancellor’s inaccurate attack on criminal lawyers, blaming us for delays in guilty pleas, misses a very obvious point. If you were accused of a serious crime, but your trial was not going to take place for a year or more, would you admit the offence, or try your luck?

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

I like to share. So I thought I'd share with you what really happens in criminal courts. What barristers and Judges actually think. After all I was both & I'm not afraid to tell. It will make you think. It will make you laugh. Released 25th November!

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

In 2014 the Judiciary, save for some 'usual suspects' were supportive. I am not sure any wasted cost orders were issued. The LCJ at the time, Sir John Thomas issued no threats.

Luke Tucker Harrison 🦚

@luketharrison

2 years

If a criminal barrister receives a wasted costs order as a result of the strike im happy to make a donation toward covering it (so please reach out).

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

@Kirsty_Brimelow @TheCriminalBar @thebarcouncil That is totally unacceptable. Even 'failing' Grayling used to meet with us quite regularly. It might require the ramping up of pressure to make him see sense. He must understand that without the advocates' cooperation the courts can't function.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

1 year

I always found you never got everything. Lovely client, interesting case, nightmare of a Judge. Great case, everyone terrific, 250 miles from home. Like life, you rarely get everything. Count your blessings.

Greg Williams

@GregW_Barrister

1 year

So I went to Court here today. Lovely judge, lovely solicitor, lovely client. #HaveWigWillTravel

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

It’s Publication Day! #NothingLikeTheTruth is out today! I’d never have got here without the support and encouragement of wonderful people. 1/4

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

Today I’m being interviewed by a proper Judge. On @talkRADIO with ‘Judge’ @RobbieRinder . Schedule on air 16.10pm #NothingLikeTheTruth is out now:

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Having got so far there is no turning back. Well done @JoSidhuQC @Kirsty_Brimelow @TheYoungCBA @TheCriminalBar Surely it's time for Judges to find a voice.

Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

Just completed our Heads of Chambers’ meeting where we discussed the ongoing action. Views now being expressed by many barristers nationally- in face of irrational intransigence of govt- are to escalate and stop work in the courts altogether.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

"Be bloody, bold and resolute" @JoSidhuQC @TheCriminalBar The protesters have been the heroes and heroines of this generation of Criminal justice. The rest of the Bar and Judiciary have just watched, like frightened rabbits caught in the headlights.

The CBA

@TheCriminalBar

2 years

Yet more disinformation today from the Ministry of Spin claiming every criminal barrister will get £7k from October. They told solicitors they were getting 15%, before being forced to admit it was actually only 9%.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

Scorecards. Yes let's have some more form filling. The days of lawyers making their clients do something if they ever peaked did so 30 years ago. This is entirely irrelevant, provocative and a smoke screen. It ramps up the stakes.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

Was delighted to be invited to Tony Kent's launch party for "No Way To Die". As you can see started the evening by window shopping. Ended up buying 1 window and two books.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

@nmbarraclough It's unacceptable on every count. Failure to warn, failure to remunerate, failure to fix for convenience. A failed system.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Speaking of the ongoing challenges to the Bar It is no use saying we want £135 m put back into the Crim justice system.What the Junior Bar needs to know is how much per case / per year net, it means to them. It cannot be imprecise.

Jodie

@BarristerJodie

2 years

Current audio book listening whilst mid trial and struggling to turn the brain off from night time case strategy planning … highly recommend and a helpful reminder of the ongoing challenges facing the criminal bar @audibleuk @NigelLithmanQC #insomnia #noreturns

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

Well done Jo, sounds like a good opening salvo. The devil's going to be in the detail. You have plenty of support.

The CBA

@TheCriminalBar

3 years

Our Chair met with the Justice Secretary today. @JoSidhuQC took the opportunity to set out the vital importance of improving our pay and working conditions, all of which are required for a robust and sustainable Criminal Justice System.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Happy holidays to one and all.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

New £2.7m state of the art covid safe court opened in Loughborough. Raab says backlog will be cleared in 7 or 8 years. Good enough? No. How? Criminal advocates forced to leave the profession through low wages.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

I don't even know what that means.Remote hearings "shelter" nobody. They simply provide a more convenient and efficient way of dealing with hearings not required to clog up the courts.

HH Judge Craft

@CraftJudge

3 years

@NigelLithmanQC @TheCriminalBar Remote hearings should reward the efficient but not shelter the inefficient.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Disgraceful.

Nick Barraclough

@nmbarraclough

2 years

A judge in Aylesbury has just listed a case tomorrow for all parties + solicitor to attend. Nobody is judge threatens wasted costs. We are all still unavailable. And he now wants defendant (who will have no input) to drive 300 miles to court. Madness.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

A very impressive message Jo. Nobody can doubt the resolve of you @JoSidhuQC , @Kirsty_Brimelow and @TheCriminalBar . I have no doubt your predecessors are right behind you, ready to be heard.

The CBA

@TheCriminalBar

3 years

Monday Message 10.01.22 -

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

Dominic Raab does know @TheCriminalBar will strike and the public will support it. He has seen it before. In 2014 support for action was at 65%. In 2022 it is overwhelming. Full of admiration for @JoSidhuQC @Kirsty_Brimelow and @TheCriminalBar .

Monidipa Fouzder

@MonidipaFouzder

3 years

Dominic Raab on @BBCr4today : "The one thing that would hold back recovery in court system is if @TheCriminalBar + criminal lawyers go on strike. Don't think that would be supported across wider sectors of justice system + certainly don't think that'll be supported by the public."

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

9 months

Very good point Faisel. And as you continue to do right by both sides, I will try tomorrow to amend my title. My title has never affected my doing right whether in leading the criminal bar or seeking to keep the Israeli hostages in the conversation.

Faisel Sadiq

@FaiselSadiq

9 months

@iudicatepauperi Very odd. Do you know why he refers to himself as “Judge Nigel Lithman KC” in his tweets? He is no longer a judge (otherwise he would not be able to tweets on matters of controversy) and former Crown Court judges are not entitled to refer to themselves as “Judge”.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

7 months

I have always spoken out in my professional life, or on the needs of the Bar and now on the war in Israel. Apparently someone said I must be senile. No. Just not timid. Merry Xmas to all who celebrate. My Mother in law has barred me from Christmas Cake. More issues. X

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

This morning I completed the fourth Broadcast in four days, with an interview with @marbellagiles for @tretalkradio Also @mariellaf1 on @TimesRadio As well as by @RobbieRinder for @talkRADIO

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Chapter 47. "Taking on the government A strike was coupled with No returns On 6 January 2014 – for the first time in history – we withdrew our labour. .....The government rescinded its proposed cuts to the Bar."

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

1 year

The only great book on a serious topic that I know.

Colin Wells

@cwells25br

1 year

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Let every person who has the slightest interest in Justice stop this government preventing criminal barristers from earning a wage they can live on. What is criminal is starving out People who have given everything to their jobs. DISGRACEFUL.

The CBA

@TheCriminalBar

2 years

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

The criminal bar has not been into court or earned a penny all week. Is it really important what our titles are? I'm sure you will tell the new Lord Chancellor, your view of 25% of the criminal bar leaving, and that they earn £12000. KC / QC who cares ?

PJ Kirby KC

@kirby_pj

2 years

For the second time this week I have left the Commercial Court at 5:50pm - last time as a QC today I entered and left as a KC. ☹️

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

I have been sharing with BBC News my misgivings and concerns about the deal with the Bar that has been struck, making it clear: a. 43% share those misgivings. b. The MOJ has not shown real support for the Bar. ......contd

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Totally unacceptable.

Nick Barraclough

@nmbarraclough

2 years

List office just emailed about a 4 month trial fixed in September. It’s been in Crown Court since Jan 2019 + had 4 trial dates moved already. Now list office say the case is going to be listed for Mention in April 2023. To fix a trial date. The Criminal justice system is broken.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

Really kind of @paulhunter62 to recommend my book. And quiche and chips was my usual lunch accompanied by talking nonsense to the other Judges.

Paul Hunter

@paulhunter62

3 years

@NigelLithmanQC Received this afternoon and not put it down since. A terrific read for non lawyers and lawyers alike. Is there a better first line than ‘The time is ten minutes to quiche and chips’ Hooked! 👏😀

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

WILL SOMEBODY LISTEN?

Shit Barrister

@shitbarrister

2 years

I won’t be doing 2 Crown Court trials this week. They will be adjourned and re-listed at some stage next year I am 44 and I shouldn’t be one of the youngest criminal barristers in my chambers. Who is going to be doing this job in 10 years? People aren’t coming through INVEST

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

I only dropped in to do a bit of shoplifting, when I came across my fatter brother signing my book. Enjoy it @AspiringBarris1 @LawCareersNetUK . Good luck @TheCriminalBar In your ballot. Now more than ever it's time for Nothing Like the Truth .

Waterstones StAlbans 🏳️‍🌈

@WaterstoneStAlb

2 years

@NigelLithmanQC paid us a visit today to sign copies of his book Nothing Like the Truth! Nigel Lithman QC provides an entertaining and irreverent insight into life in the criminal courts as a barrister, QC and crown court judge, blending tales of horror and humour.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Everyone must get behind them. The WHOLE Bar and Judges. They need you. Are you going to hang them out To dry? They cannot do this alone. Plus the @CBA has a designated hardship fund. "If not now, when?"

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@Kirsty_Brimelow

2 years

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

It might actually dawn on people that to put on a uniform In the sweltering heat and journey to parliament, without an income or a pension to fall back on, shows how totally sincere and desperate they must be.

The CBA

@TheCriminalBar

2 years

Criminal barristers have attended Parliament to lobby their MPs regarding the crisis in the Criminal Justice System

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

Take remote hearings out of the courts. Pay more to get the advocates back.

The Secret Barrister

@BarristerSecret

3 years

Lord Chancellor @DominicRaab swore an oath to resource the justice system. He said that in a year he’d get the Crown Court backlog down to pre-pandemic levels - 41,000 cases. The budget aims for a backlog of 53,000 cases. An embarrassing failure and a breach of his oath.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

And 2000 new Magistrates will help recruit criminal advocates how?

The Secret Barrister

@BarristerSecret

3 years

Featuring a guest appearance from me. In case such a thing is in any way enticing to you.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

There are more important things than letters. Eg the young criminal Bar trying to survive. Better to mark the Queen's passing with a contribution to the hardship fund @TheCriminalBar

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

8 months

Great appointment for a great bloke.

2 Bedford Row

@2BedfordRow

8 months

@2BedfordRow is delighted to announce that Mark Milliken-Smith KC has been appointed to the Circuit Bench and will be sitting at Kingston Crown Court from 20 December 2023. Read more:

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

9 months

@BarnabyRaine I direct this.comment entirely ro Barnaby Raine. You are a vile heartless individual incapable of empathising With any issue that affects the Jewish state. As a Jew I am sickened by and ashamed of you. You are one of history's complete traitors.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

10 months

The Chief Rabbi speaks for me and all people who wish to speak out against terrorism. Like the majority we know it when we see it.

Paul Goldsmith

@PaulGoldsmith73

10 months

@kelvmackenzie You need to understand that you don’t speak for me, or many Jews. In fact, we are quite ashamed that you are spewing bile like this as a fake attempt to be in solidarity with us. Not in our name, never.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

I still have no idea who you are but I am hugely grateful to @BarristerSecret for this endorsement. Thank you. #NothingLikeTheTruth is out 25th November

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

9 months

Please put into the mix the following. For weeks now the Jewish Community, of whom I'm honoured to be an active member , have been horrified, terrified and sickened. As Hamas's barbarism is substituted by hatred for Israel along with the real spectre of 1930s antisemitism.

Kirsty Brimelow KC

@Kirsty_Brimelow

9 months

“To my mind, though, people have the right to march against falling bombs, no matter who is dropping them. And I cannot suppress my horror at the idea of the Jewish community being used as a pretext for taking this right away.” A different perspective to yours @SCynic1

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Stand firm Jo. So long as the government knows that you can and will bring the system to a halt, they will fold. @JoSidhuQC @TheCriminalBar

Mary Aspinall-Miles

@MAMBarLife

2 years

We haven’t even balloted yet… #dorightfearnoone

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

Well said Bob.

Sir Bob Neill KC (Hon)

@neill_bob

3 years

Another major cause of delay is the length of time suspects are released under investigation (RUI) rather than being bailed. The Policing Minister has previously committed to reforming that. We need a firm timetable on how that will be taken forward.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Really well said Zayd.

GB News

@GBNEWS

2 years

'Criminal barristers do not make loads of money, that's a myth.' Criminal barrister Zayd Ahmed explains why members of the Criminal Bar Association have voted to go on an indefinite strike in England and Wales from September 5th. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 515, Virgin 626

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

8 months

I now accept that however often I post something and however vile Hamas has been, as Israel tries to ensure it can live in peace, free from terrorism, I cannot get those whom I knew in my profession to show any empathy at all to Israel, so I'll stop wasting my time.

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

2 years

Blimey. 30 minutes? Must have read the papers!

Dotty's Oils

@DottyOils

2 years

I was wondering @BryanGr68681814 whether you have any experience in your many years of service of counsel saying they’ll be thirty minutes in cross-examination, and sticking to their word?

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

It will be a fantastic read.

The Secret Barrister

@BarristerSecret

3 years

Before I became a criminal barrister, my beliefs about justice were *very* different Then something happened This is my story #NothingButTheTruth A book about what we want from our justice system, and what it takes to change our minds Out 12 May 2022

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

Nothing Like The Truth hitting the slopes of Austria. I'm still in East Finchley!

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H.H. Nigel Lithman KC @NothingLiketheTruth

@NigelLithmanQC

3 years

First review Thank you to Adam Gersh ( @GoldsmithChambs ) for his ‘summing up’: Regaling the reader with his characteristic humour, unpretentious insight & humorous but sometimes disturbing stories of real crime, we are treated to an insider’s view of the criminal justice system.

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