david allen green

@davidallengreen

writer and commentator on law and policy

Birmingham and London
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    Apr 5

    I have the privilege of an account of 200k followers During this crisis, I will use this account to - be alert to misuses of law and punishment; and - highlight mental health issues of enforced social isolation Please @ me anything of general import on these DMs also open

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    12 hours ago

    The government chose not to offer comment to the Mirror's story. Instead they briefed an anonymous quote to the BBC who ran with it breathlessly - trying to invalidate the mirror in the process. Pathetic

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  3. 50 minutes ago

    I have deleted that last tweet, as the wording was faulty The general point I sought to make was that coronavirus is not some technical and academic concern for any family at the moment

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    11 hours ago

    I’m rather enjoying the fact that his - unwarranted - participation in SAGE makes this breach that much more difficult to defend.

    Replying to @PippaCrerar
    Scientific advisors breaching lockdown rules... isn’t there a developing convention that they resign after being hounded by the media?
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    12 hours ago

    Last year Cummings helped to frame the dangerous ‘elite versus the people’ message. Now while the ‘people’ cant travel to visit parents he felt he could ..and did. In doing so Cummings shows he’s part of a non elected elite that treats ‘the people’ with contempt.

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    2 hours ago

    ‘Source close’ to Dominic Cummings turns out to actually be 264 miles away.

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    2 hours ago

    Solidarity between reporters is most important when Downing Street responds to investigative reporting by seeking to undermine the press (as it now does routinely). I do hope other journalists think hard before pedalling unsourced denials and claims of “fake news”.

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    2 hours ago

    The Dominic Cummings scoop was the result of a partnership between the Guardian and the Mirror. Proof that collaboration between rival journalists can be as beneficial as competition. A healthy media ecosystem has a bit of both.

    Of niche interest: for us and the great , working with and on this has been an entirely collaborative, effective process, good for readers and public interest, and best possible insulation against spurious claims of fake news. It works.
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  9. 3 hours ago

    For Cummings to stay after Ferguson and Calderwood were forced to resign for less, demonstrates that the normal rules of politics have ceased to apply to the extent where it is now anything goes Yes, reply guys can say that was already the case: but this would clinch it

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    12 hours ago

    Is the bigger scandal over the Cummings thing that Downing Street has known for almost a month that a senior adviser had broken their lockdown policy and did nothing about it? Surely shouldn't take a media storm to make them take that seriously?

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  11. 11 hours ago

    Sources say "Well"

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    13 hours ago

    Mr Cummings is said to have made his 250+ mile journey in late March. On 3rd April, Matt Hancock told the country: ""I end with the advice we all know. This advice is not a request - it is an instruction. Stay at home, protect lives and then you will be doing your part."

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  13. 13 hours ago

    If Ferguson and Calderwood had to resign, then so should Cummings If Cummings stays, then Ferguson and Calderwood should be reinstated It is this simple

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  14. 13 hours ago

    If Cumming stays, Ferguson should be reinstated.

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  15. 13 hours ago

    Those in government who briefed against Ferguson so that he resigned will presumably now brief against Cummings for his resignation?

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    17 hours ago

    Prohibitions and Prosecutions on today's Bunker Daily talks to law commentator about the unprecedented nature of the Government's emergency COVID19 legislation, and the inquiry that awaits when this is all over... Listen:

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    18 hours ago

    Thought this might happen⬇️ - PM agreeing to appear before Liaison C'tee as soon as it was re-constituted (with government-picked chair). Johnson's 1st appearance before C'tee will be 10 mos 3 days after he became PM, nearly 4 mos longer than any other PM since the sessions began

    PM will give evidence to the liaison committee – made up of select cttee chairs – on Weds 27 May at 1600 hrs: news release from the cttee
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    18 hours ago

    This is the 1st time Johnson willl appear in front of the liaison committee since becoming PM last July (10 months later) Usually the PM is questioned by the committee three times a year... There have been recesses & GE & his illness during that time - but its still a huge gap

    PM will give evidence to the liaison committee – made up of select cttee chairs – on Weds 27 May at 1600 hrs: news release from the cttee
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  19. 20 hours ago

    I have never had one of my quotes set out on a banner like this before - astonishing how even the most banal comments come across as striking when presented like this Next one should just be "Well."

    The Government's emergency measures to keep public places empty are confusing, even for police and prosecutors. and discuss bad law made in haste, and what we can look forward to in the inevitable public inquiry. Listen:
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    21 hours ago

    The Government would win so much respect if they admitted, just sometimes, that they had made a mistake and were correcting it. That would be a sign of strength not weakness.

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    Health Sec is asked why the PM has apparently done a U-turn since yesterday on exempting foreign health and care workers from the NHS surcharge. He says the PM's answer yesterday was "about the immigration health surcharge as a whole".
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    22 hours ago

    Podcast on - Coronavirus regulations - the need for scrutiny and legitimacy in making laws even in health emergencies - why public health law should not be enforced as public order - the important roles for coroners and a public inquiry With me and the estimable

    The Government's emergency measures to keep public places empty are confusing, even for police and prosecutors. and discuss bad law made in haste, and what we can look forward to in the inevitable public inquiry. Listen:
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