Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC: cross-bench peer, HL JHA Cttee; Chair, Inter Mediate, @UCL_EI; Vis Prof @KCL_Law; AFPS; ex-@terrorwatchdog, Prevent Commr
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Joined February 2012
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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?
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.
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/
Commented on the thoughtful and sensible Southport Inquiry report to BBC News. More from me on ITV evening news at 1830/2200.
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.
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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🟣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
My title: “ECHR - the view from London and Strasbourg”. Free!
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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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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Deferential position vis social welfare regulation facing an Art 14 ECHR challenge re-emphasised, along with limits of the S. 3 HRA interpretative obligation.
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.
“ The rule of law: holding the line against tyranny and anarchy” – published at midnight by @UKHouseofLords Constitutional Committee (link below)
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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👇
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