passionate about pro bono, courageous about country music; tweeting in a personal capacity - @bexwilkinson.bsky.social
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Rebecca Wilkinson/ now at BSkyB retweeted
Regret to announce that we’ve reached Wrong Coat season. Every coat you wear from now til mid April will be The Wrong Coat for the weather
Rebecca Wilkinson/ now at BSkyB retweeted
“Volunteering is, by definition, freely given. Tying it to
settlement undermines its spirit, distorts its purpose and risks damaging public trust.”
The NCVO has urged the government to withdraw plans to link volunteering to UK settlement eligibility after research showed the majority of charities were against the proposals
thirdsector.co.uk/ncvo-urges…
Rebecca Wilkinson/ now at BSkyB retweeted
New BBC le Carré series Legacy Of Spies starring Matthew Macfadyen, Charlie Hunnam, Daniel Brühl and Devrim Lingnau announced
Find out more ➡️ bbc.in/4pj9VQI
ALT Headshots of Matthew Macfadyen, Daniel Brühl and Devrim Lingnau
Rebecca Wilkinson/ now at BSkyB retweeted
Lords role is to scrutinise not to block this bill. It is role of elected MPs to make important public policy decisions. Constitutionally wrong for unelected Lords to frustrate Commons (and go against overwhelming public support for Assisted Dying Bill)
MPs are increasingly worried about tactics in the Lords that are holding back the Assisted Dying Bill. Decisions on this issue should rest with elected politicians, not those using delay to avoid debate.
Thank you to @kitmalthouse for speaking up for the terminally ill.
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
There are no formal limits on the Lords' power to reject a private members bill, so Harriet Harmon is incorrect.
publiclawforeveryone.com/2025/06/20/wou…
Rebecca Wilkinson/ now at BSkyB retweeted
Toby Brown, Chair of the Attorney General's Pro Bono Committee, highlights how lawyers volunteer free legal advice to those in need—from housing to employment disputes.
To find out more about how to get involved in pro bono work visit: probonoweek.org.uk/
Rebecca Wilkinson/ now at BSkyB retweeted
#ProBonoWeek is here! 🥳
You can follow all this week's action (including events taking place across the UK, stories of impact and tips for getting involved in pro bono) over on LinkedIn - please do follow the official Pro Bono Week UK account.
Join us in celebrating pro bono!
I was delighted to speak on the @APPGJustice Pro Bono Week panel yesterday alongside @JayneKirkham4 - highlighting the Justice Gap and @Law_Works work to support and grow pro bono in local communities
Wonderful to have the Attorney General supporting the launch of Pro Bono Week followed by @Law_Works new Chair and a panel of pro bono practitioners.
Rebecca Wilkinson/ now at BSkyB retweeted
This #AdviceWeekUK, we’re proud to support thousands across London with free debt & legal advice.
💸 £20.2m in financial gains
⚖️ 296 people supported with legal issues
📍 40+ locations incl. the UK’s 1st prison-based kiosk
🧾 Help is here. #DebtAdvice #AccessToJustice
Rebecca Wilkinson/ now at BSkyB retweeted
“Volunteering always has and always should be just that. Voluntary. We encourage anyone to support their community, grow skills and give back through volunteering. But, we should never mandate it” - @SaskiaAlice of @NCVO civilsociety.co.uk/news/home…
Rebecca Wilkinson/ now at BSkyB retweeted
Small charities are lifelines – but many face closure as rising costs, shrinking donations and surging demand take their toll.
I told today’s @DailyMirror that losing them would be especially damaging: they bring deep local knowledge where statutory services don’t reach.
ALT Daily Mirror article
Rebecca Wilkinson/ now at BSkyB retweeted
At the @HLConstitution the Attorney General made the strong case that the UK’s rule of law leadership benefits everyone in society – providing the stable environment and leading to growth, jobs and people feeling better off.
Rebecca Wilkinson/ now at BSkyB retweeted
“This is about resetting the relationship... a way forward in partnership together, giving civil society a home at the heart of government.”
@Keir_Starmer on today's launch.
A milestone moment, shaped by over 1,000 organisations. We're proud to have helped get it here.
🎥⬇️
Rebecca Wilkinson/ now at BSkyB retweeted
The room is filling up and we are about to kick off…#LALY25
It was great to have the Attorney supporting the @law_works student awards yesterday. A fantastic day celebrating student pro bono.
Back in my happy place with Pip, Jo (@JoWiggins) & Anna - and the magnificent @WhisperingBob - for our 12 year 🙌. Please can we get a shout out 👋 @C2Cfestival
Great to spend the day at the UK legal tech Conference hearing from my favourite legal rockstars @sarahsackman @Blacklawslaw and @sadamsbhatti
Rebecca Wilkinson/ now at BSkyB retweeted
Antonia Romeo appointed as new Home Office Permanent Secretary. gov.uk/government/news/anton…
Rebecca Wilkinson/ now at BSkyB retweeted
"This is the tenth year I have read this list"
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips reads names of women killed by men over the last year in the UK
It takes her more than four minutes
bbc.in/3Dnx41J