Jailhouselawyer's Blog

A mixture of law, politics, autobiography and humour. Once described as "The Devilish Advocate" (Guardian), I do have the ability to provoke a response. Sometimes it comes from someone who uses a thought process, and sometimes from jerks usually associated with the knee.

Thursday, May 09, 2013

Ministers accused of dismantling probation service

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Ministers accused of dismantling probation service Criticism comes as justice secretary confirms public sector will b...

Good news and bad news

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Good news and bad news After firing lasers for about an hour into my left eye the consultant gave up and sought a second opinion. There fo...
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Laser eye surgery

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Laser eye surgery I have a 3pm appointment today to have laser surgery to remove the membrane behind the lens in my left eye. If success...
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

178 Adyala Jail prisoners to exercise right to vote

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178 Adyala Jail prisoners to exercise right to vote
Saturday, March 30, 2013

That's a relief

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That's a relief My bowel cancer smear test has come back with normal result! My appointment for laser eye surgery to remove the memb...
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

My latest guest post

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 My latest guest post Link
Thursday, March 14, 2013

Was there a conspiracy to pervert the course of justice in Lord Ahmed's case?

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Was there a conspiracy to pervert the course of justice in Lord Ahmed's case? The outside lane on motorways are for overtaking. When L...
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Critics challenge referendum voting rules for prisoners, under-18s and soldiers

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Critics challenge referendum voting rules for prisoners, under-18s and soldiers The debate about who can vote in next...
Monday, February 25, 2013

Left eye update

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Left eye update I went to the eye hospital this morning. There is a swelling which is causing some discomfort. The doctor doubled the do...
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Monday, February 18, 2013

Theresa May's Mail on Sunday article fisked

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 Theresa May's Mail on Sunday article fisked Article 8 – Right to respect for private and family life 1. Everyone has the right to ...
Friday, February 15, 2013

Am I going senile too?

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Am I going senile too? Well, I turned up at the eye hospital today only to find out my appointment was Wednesday just gone! Now I have ano...
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Screen resolution now at maximum

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Screen resolution now at maximum Yesterday my Probation Officer ajusted things so I can see better Pancake Day one of my Polish "gr...
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

The Ballard of Ray Rose

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The Ballard of Ray Rose Magic 1161AM's Ray Rose Keeps listeners on their toes with his music quiz Who am I? It's be...
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Eye surery update

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I had hoped to say I can see clearly now the fog has gone but it remains in both eyes. The operation lasted 4 or 5 times longer than the o...
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Sunday, February 03, 2013

Homophobic Justice Secretary sends message to children it's ok to use violence!

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Homophobic Justice Secretary sends message to children it's ok to use violence! It's rude to point! Source
Saturday, February 02, 2013

Traces of pork' found in prison Halal pies and pasties

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Traces of pork' found in prison Halal pies and pasties One of the Prison Service’s meat suppliers was suspended last night aft...
Friday, February 01, 2013

Chris Grayling's tough Justice Secretary plans stubbed out

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Chris Grayling's tough Justice Secretary plans stubbed out I quite like the idea of ashtrays bearing a photo of Cris Grayling in the m...
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Eye eye

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Eye eye This morning the landlord's workers arrived to examine the damp kitchen ceiling and water running down the walls (it tripped t...
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Rapist awarded damages for 'frustration' caused by delays

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Rapist awarded damages for 'frustration' caused by delays A convicted rapist jailed indefinitely for the pr...
Friday, January 25, 2013

Therapy dog

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Therapy dog Anger after pregnant woman is allowed to take Barney the Labrador into maternity ward to watch her give birth
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Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
John Hirst Hull, East Yorkshire, GB "Who is John Hirst?" the Sun online questioned the day after the UK lost its appeal to the Grand Chamber of the ECtHR in the prisoners votes case. The profile was not very informative nor flattering. But, I don't like the Sun either so we are quits. I was born, at 2 I was put into Dr Barnardo's Homes. What they called care, we refer to it as physical and sexual abuse. I drifted into crime, and spent 35 years in prison. In spite of the system, I reformed and rehabilitated myself with the support of some within and outside of the system. I was transformed from a law breaker into a law-maker. I am firmly committed to prisoners rights, and am a campaigner for penal reform. I live in a 3 bedroom terrace house within a cul-de-sac, and have a dog as a companion. My Latvian friend keeps invading my space and telling me I need a wife. She does keep the house clean and tidy, but loves my dog and calls him her boyfriend... Recently, Viking FM have asked for advice and reports for the news on radio on Criminal Justice issues. In addition, I used to write regularly for Inside Time the National newspaper for prisoners.
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