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Jun 11
I have barely used X for months, and Elon Musk’s latest attempts to destabilise my country are the final straw. I’m closing my account - and only wish I had succeeded in persuading @UKParliament and its committees to do the same. See you where skies are blue?
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Apr 14
My successor as Independent Prevent Commissioner is Tim Jacques. I welcome him warmly to the post and wish him every success in helping improve Prevent and hold it to account. Announcement below.
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Apr 14
The job is part time, and I hope Tim will be able to continue his good work as CEO of the Vault Youth Zone in Preston: vaultyouthzone.org/
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A new offence of planning a mass attack/killing, without the need to prove a defined ideology? My take was on this morning’s Today prog, from 0715 (link below).
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Apr 13
Commented on the thoughtful and sensible Southport Inquiry report to BBC News. More from me on ITV evening news at 1830/2200.
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Apr 10
My letter to the Security Minister, marking the end of my tenure as Interim Independent Prevent Commissioner, was published on the IPC's website this morning: gov.uk/government/publicatio…. I will remain in post until Tuesday 14th April.
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David Anderson retweeted
10 Dec 2025
Thanks to @ShabanaMahmood for putting Article 3 on the agenda for this meeting
Art 3 prohibits deportations to countries where there is a risk of torture, cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment.
Here are 4 reasons why it needs to be reformed
10 Dec 2025
Happening now: Ministers from Council of Europe member states are engaging in discussions on how to uphold the European Convention on Human Rights while addressing migration challenges across the continent.
coe.int/en/web/portal/-/coun…
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10 Dec 2025
What's going on in Strasbourg today - and how is it relevant to the case for continued UK membership of the European Convention on Human Rights? Updated text of my lecture this week in Stormont is below.
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David Anderson retweeted
8 Dec 2025
🟣Today we launched our 2025 Annual Human Rights Statement - read it here: nihrc.org/publication/detail…
A big thank you to our keynote speaker
Lord Anderson of Ipswich @bricksilk for his thought-provoking address.
You can watch the recording of the event here: youtube.com/live/NLD3sMIs7nI…
#AS2025 @NIHRF
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5 Dec 2025
My title: “ECHR - the view from London and Strasbourg”. Free!
5 Dec 2025
Register now! The @NIHRC Annual Human Rights Statement 2025 Launch is taking place on Monday 8 December from 12.30pm - 2pm, as part of @NIHRF.
The keynote address will be delivered by Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC (@bricksilk).
Find out more and register to watch the livestream here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-hu…
ALT Picture of Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC along with information on the Annual Human Rights Statement Launch.
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David Anderson retweeted
28 Nov 2025
Register now! The @NIHRC Annual Human Rights Statement 2025 Launch is taking place on Monday 8 December from 12.30pm - 2pm, as part of @NIHRF.
The keynote address will be delivered by Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC (@bricksilk).
Find out more and register to watch the livestream here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-hu…
ALT Picture of Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC along with information on the Annual Human Rights Statement Launch.
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David Anderson retweeted
20 Nov 2025
Deferential position vis social welfare regulation facing an Art 14 ECHR challenge re-emphasised, along with limits of the S. 3 HRA interpretative obligation.
20 Nov 2025
Judgment has been handed down today in the matter of R (on the application of Jwanczuk) (Respondent) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Appellant) UKSC 2023/0152: supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2…
ALT R (on the application of Jwanczuk) (Respondent) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Appellant) (UKSC 2023/0152). The Supreme Court unanimously allows the Secretary of State's appeal. 20 November 2025.
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20 Nov 2025
“ The rule of law: holding the line against tyranny and anarchy” – published at midnight by @UKHouseofLords Constitutional Committee (link below)
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David Anderson retweeted
11 Nov 2025
EVENT: Prevent and Counter-Extremism in the UK
📆 20 Nov, 5pm GMT
Lord David Anderson will reflect on what Prevent has achieved, where it has struggled, and how the UK’s extremism landscape has shifted in recent years.
Register👇
ow.ly/QSqG50XgbU3
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