Football Law Assoc.
@Football_Legal
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Lawyers specialising in representing football supporters. Contact us at mail @football -law.co.uk for legal advice on police & court matters. T 0333 939 0063
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Some fans are being stopped at the airport on their way to Germany. Police have powers under section 21B Football Spectators Act 1989 to detain, surrender passport, not leave England/Wales, attend court within 24 hours
#Euros2024
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Fan found not guilty of drinking alcohol in view of a football match… the match could not be seen from where he stood (prosecution witnesses had not checked) No conviction so no football banning order!
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@TheFootblLawyer
Fantastic result Rob, amazing that the cctv was so clear but prosecution continued .. can’t think why that would be ? 🤔
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PRESS RELEASE: Joseph Watts charged with offences relating to an incident at Spurs v Arsenal match on 15/1 has co-operated fully with the police investigation and is no longer in his role as a manager of a public house in Hackney, nor working in any other position.
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Man City fan who waited a year for trial wins case when sole prosecution witness, a police officer, failed to attend court. A successful outcome but fan deprived of opportunity to challenge officer’s actions and account, cctv supporting defence.
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Fans getting calls or stopped by police "for a chat" please give them our number we will gladly "chat" to them on your behalf.
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Fan leaves court with no ban, having been told before receiving our legal advice and representation, that he'd be getting a 'mandatory ban' - low level, fine only offence. Not too difficult to work out who gave the incorrect info.....
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Two fans (different cases) avoid bans for fine only offences. Both had no previous history with police or club. Made one silly mistake. Court agreed with lawyer’s submissions. One had lawyer at magistrates, other had lawyer on appeal. Lawyers make a difference.
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Football Law Associates celebrates 7 years today, representing
#football
supporters in police stations & courts, thank you to the amazing team at FLA, lawyers and advocates around the country and those who have supported us from the beginning…🥳🎂🎉
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Announcement📣📣📣
Today we have launched our own YouTube channel!
We’ll post useful content for fans relating to football offences, football bans and fans rights
Please like 👍 and subscribe 🔔
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Fan travelling to match convicted of railway byelaw "unacceptable behaviour" incl smiling at police - conviction overturned on appeal.
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We owe you everything Amanda, your passion for the fair treatment of football fans is legendary, your hard work to raise awareness of fans’ rights has helped literally thousands over the years and will never be forgotten.. wishing you the very best for the future, thank you!!!!
All good things come to an end and after 15 years I'll be leaving
@WeAreTheFSA
this Friday.
I'll miss the job and all it entails hugely but most of all I'll miss the people I work with, for and alongside.
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This week: one prosecution dropped at court; 4 opposed football banning order applications successful incl one under new law for FBOs. Hours of preparation, excellent representation at court incl our very experienced
@FootblLaw
#football
#lawyers
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4 clients not guilty of section 4 public order at court today - many questions to be answered, first being why did this ever go to court?
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Football Law Associates is 5 years old today! Never could we imagine this milestone would be reached amidst such a terrible pandemic. We are hopeful for the time the worst is behind us and recovery can begin for the country. Stay safe everyone ❤️
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Fan faced 3 charges, lawyer negotiations reduced this to 1. Argued to withdraw FBO application. Successful. Fine & no ban. Lawyers make a difference. Thank you Stuart Dingle
@15NBS
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Congratulations to fan found not guilty at trial despite prosecutor calling a senior police officer to give evidence. Law was always on our side but prosecution continued (in the hope of a FBO?)
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A very happy client just called to say case dismissed against him. It's made his day and made ours too. Referred to us by other fans who also had a good result. Word of mouth recommendations so important to us, thank you to the team!
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Not all fans are arrested if suspected of an offence, we frequently advise fans invited down the station for a ‘chat’ only to find there’s no tea&biscuits and feels more like a one way ticket to court. Even if at the station, stop, ask for a solicitor.
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On behalf of our client Mr Joseph Watts who appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court today 17 February 2023 and entered guilty pleas to 3 offences, including assaulting Arsenal FC goalkeeper Mr Aaron Ramsdale on 15 January this year:
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Fan rightfully fights section 5 public order charge and wins at trial. Court dismisses case at half time. Thank you to our
@FootblLawAssoc
brilliant work!
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Starting week with a not guilty verdict - s5 public order. Fan's word against a police inspector, magistrates not swayed by shiny buttons
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Fan acquitted of public order offence after trial and in a separate case, charge of public order discontinued. Both fans pleaded not guilty after legal advice and representation.
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If you are stopped at the airport or ferry port by police and served with section 21B form to attend the magistrates court within 24 hours you can request an adjournment at court to obtain specialist legal advice to consider merits of contesting FBO application.
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Two cases this week, guilty pleas and no football banning order due to robust and well prepared defence opposition
#FBO
#footballbanningorder
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Fan acquitted at trial and FBO overturned on appeal - it's a great Thursday, let the good luck continue tonight...
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Police: Do you want a solicitor.
Fan: yes football law please.
Police: not heard of them. Well there’s going to be a delay then. Fan: football law thanks. *ignores attempt to prevent access to legal right*
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Football narrative is far more negative, it’s helped create the view that football cases are ‘hooligan’ cases, racing fan description is balanced it’s just not applied to football fans.
Police simply confirm 3 people arrested on suspicion of affray.
Nothing to say these people aren’t genuine race goers or that they’ll be dealt with robustly through the courts, or that racing is a family sport & there’s no place for disorder
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Further stats from 2022: FBO early termination applications: 100% success rate.
Opposing CPS/police appeals against magistrates’ refusal to impose FBO: 100% success rate (100% against every one in the last 12 years).
Not a guarantee on future performance but doing ok so far…
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A good week, 5 cases, 5 fans found not guilty. No convictions. No football banning order as a result.
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A record was set today by
@Stuart_Dingle
@dawsonbarrister
and
@gurdena
on a complex trial originally involving 13 defendants, all pleading not guilty to s4 public order. CPS discontinued against 3 of our 9 clients. Legal submissions half time, case dismissed. Thank you TEAM!
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Sky Spots 'unmissable' football advert, lots of brightly coloured smokebomb plumage, v glam. Obvs illegal in stadiums so why use it in ads?
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The 24 hour "chat line" number for fans to pass to police 07834483092
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Fan at a match in viral video involving white powder and a bald head, spared a 3 year FBO. Video was a “foolish SM stunt for ‘likes’ which he regrets” our Robert Perkins
@TheFootblLawyer
representing
#football
#law
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Fantastic result Rob and a lovely review.. a reminder of how draconian a football banning order can be, so pleased your hard work got the right result! 👏🏻
Putting forward the right argument against a Football Ban application can mean no ban
Today a Judge was persuaded not to ban my client because of the significant impact the conditions would have on his career
Happy client, happy me! 😊
#footballban
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Reviewing the end of 2021-22 season we have won 21 fully contested FBO applications for our clients in Courts Nationwide.
8 prosecutions discontinued (or FBO applications abandoned after representations).
14 of these by our own Robert Perkins
@FootblLaw
with a 100% success rate
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If you are stopped at airport/port/Eurostar and detained over this weekend call 07834 483092 our 24/7 number for advice.
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This is why
#FuelOurFrontline
is responding by providing free food and drink to
#NHSheroes
#NHSThankYou
#NHSCovidHeroes
Please donate:
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One happy fan successfully opposed a FBO application following guilty plea to assault. One simple way to prevent avoidable escalations is for fans to be treated as humans not cattle going to market. Learning lessons has to involve Q what could have prevented situation?
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It's the time of year when police have time to investigate past incidents & look for suspects. A popular method is to publish images (cctv, camcorder etc) & let the public do the work. If you see an image bearing a similarity to you, call for free advice: 0333 939 0063
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1/5 Now the football season has ended, police investigations into incidents from this season will receive increased time & attention. A request to 'have a chat' or 'we need to find out your side of things' inevitably means you are a suspect..
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@Football_Legal
will carry on the good work of Amanda Jacks &
@WeAreTheFSA
representing fans with
@TheFootblLawyer
on our team
#football
#law
Our 2022-23 Annual Review, which looks back on another year's work campaigning on behalf of football supporters, is available to download now:
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This week’s highlights: One fan left court with no ban (throwing a missile) one left court with his liberty. Preparation, negotiation, skilled experienced advocates all key. Thank you
@15NBS
&
@ExchangeC
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3 football fans opposed FBO application and won - 3 fans who didn't all banned, same incident. The result speaks for itself.
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Reminder of how important it is to oppose FBO applications made on basis travelling to/from a football match. Offence is NOT “football related” just because you’re travelling to/from a match, offence itself must relate to football.
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Fan has charge for low level first offence discontinued after written representations made to prosecution. No court, no criminal record and no ban.
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1/2 This week’s successes:
FBO overturned on appeal
Charge withdrawn at court after not guilty plea
Contested FBO, no ban made.
teamwork, expert advice & representation. These results saved clients’ jobs + travel ability + freedom of movement on match days..
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Good example of the difference representation can make: fan charged with section 5 public order pleads guilty, conditional discharge and no ban. Would normally be a fine for this offence so representation has paid for itself.
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Case against 16yr old dropped at court. 300 mile round trip in middle of GCSEs for non existent 'offence'
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@FSF_FairCop
it's time for a dedicated law firm to represent fans
#footballfans
#watchingfootballisnotacrime
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@Football_Legal
RESULTS IN: No ban, 2 x trials discontinued, all bail conditions removed. Happy Friday
#footballfans
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Fan charged with violent disorder found not guilty at trial. Legal issue arises frequently, presence within group where some are violent (or threatening violence) & you are “looking” (not encouraging) your presence can result in arrest/charge as “lending weight to the crowd”
#law
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Police investigations & interviews underway for incidents last season. Voluntary interviews do not mean it is less serious. Anyone under investigation is entitled to free advice & representation. We strongly recommend you use this right: 0333 939 0063 it’s confidential.
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Hopefully no arrests but if arrested FOOTBALL LAW ASSOCIATES can be requested as legal representation
#MUFC
fans protesting on Sunday - TAKE NOTE!
If there are arrests, the worst thing you can do is NOT get a solicitor at the police station regardless of whether you think you are guilty or innocent.
Ask for
@Football_Legal
It's FREE and independent of the police.
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Not a schedule 1 FSA offence so not possible to get a FBO for travelling to/from a stadium
@BartonBank
I’m sure you will agree !!
Surely
@Wrexham_AFC
you are not implying Football Banning Orders could flow from breach of
#coronavirusuk
regs. This is ridiculous.
@Football_Legal
@lochlinnparker
are you saying this on advice from
@NWPolice
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Reminder: Fans with a FBO - surrender your passport today/tomorrow (14&15 June) - see your instruction letter from UKFPU. Useful info: 1. If England get knocked out in group stages, passports still have to be retained until last match played overseas (3rd July)...
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It goes without saying that we wish everyone the best of health & to do their utmost to help each other get through this tough time. We are still here to help & fully complying with advised work practices. Police are still this week arresting/interviewing fans on older cases...
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1,542 arrests in season 17/18 of which 460 fans received banning orders at court i.e. less than a third of those arrested receive bans. Yet we see application requests for bans in almost every prosecution.
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Fan accused of racist abuse by steward acquitted today after trial. Evidence very questionable. Fan suffered 8 mths of hell awaiting trial.
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Anyone needing free confidential advice call 03339390063 for a call back from a specialist solicitor.
Detectives are appealing for the public's help to identify 15 people they wish to speak to in connection with football disorder at the London Stadium
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For fans who don’t get legal representation at the police station, at least get legal advice when you come out.. ! 0333 939 0063
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Thank you
@schooltruth
for helping us to get the word out for this vital campaign to bring food to
#NHSHeroes
@FuelFrontline
@guardian
and
@FlorenceBridge
thank you to the most amazingly talented and kind hearted designer ❤️
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Fans call up almost apologising for taking up time asking do they really need representation at voluntary interview? Shocked when told, interview under caution, interview may be heard by court/jury if prosecuted&trial, imprisonable offence etc... yes it’s worth our time!
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Fan found not guilty of racially aggravated public order and assault. Dismissed at half time. Thank you Robert Perkins
@Football_Legal
trial advocate.
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Client found not guilty of violent disorder today after long trial, thank you to Ryan Thompson
@DrystoneChamber
excellent team effort.
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Food donation straight from the wholesalers to Southend Hospital - the sort of food & drink we all reach for during the day at work without thinking. NHS staff cannot get hold of these items, shops are empty when they come off shift.
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Can you name a single player or senior club staff who has committed an offence involving violence or disorder at football who has received a FBO from the court? Or where police/prosecution has applied for a FBO? Different standards apply it seems.
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Wonder what groups of people might be targeted for this use of technology?
Britain's most senior police officer, Sir Mark Rowley, predicts that facial recognition technology will have a transformative impact on criminal investigations, similar to the way DNA testing has revolutionised the field. He said: "The next step is more exciting: retroactively
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Very busy start to the season. Still too many fans not exercising their right to legal advice at the police station, it's free, use it!
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2/2 Here’s how it works:
Police contact call centre which lists every accredited solicitor/lawyer & associated law firm. computer knows every solicitor/firm in the country & has several contact tel for them. Call centre calls solicitor. Your right to legal advice, INSIST ON IT!
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Discussing character references with a client facing a court case. Time and again we receive positive feedback from courts commenting on good quality references, properly drafted which counter the prosecution's line (typically, football case, football hooligan)
#football
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Case discontinued today against fan who was facing trial. Correct legal advice given on plea & merits of defence case. Stress of trial & FBO application avoided.
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Advised fan to appeal ban, ban overturned today at Crown Court. Team work by FLA, Paul Jones of
@stapleinn
&
@gurdena
Thank you..
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Congratulations
@FootblLaw
👏🏻 that is no easy feat, hard but rewarding work!
Celebrating 1 YEAR anniversary of CONSECUTIVE WINS opposing Football Banning Order applications
1 YEAR UNDEFEATED 🥊🥊🥊🔥🔥🔥
#fansnotbans
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Fantastic! We are so pleased it went down well
#NHSheroes
deserve this and more ❤️
@FuelFrontline
will be back to say
#NHSThankYou
@FruitnVeg_Spits
freshest fruit ever!
@SouthendNHS
💖 Mel
@FuelFrontline
- you certainly did fuel our staff with fresh fruit, veg & groceries - have a look at these smiles 😀
@stephwilsonsays
@SueBridge3
@JoanneColby1
@pennynewm
@nikinoona
@SouthendNHSCh
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Fan with a 5 year ban advised on appeal for reduction in length of ban. Appeal successful in crown court. Thank you Matthew Collins
@DSBarristers
#footballbanningorder
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Big plans to get more groceries to frontline NHS staff. Working over the weekend to make this happen on Monday. Please do support and help us to
#FuelOurFrontline
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Drunk&disorderly charge dropped at court following robust representations to CPS. Conviction and ban avoided by legal representation.
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Please retweet, we need to get this message out there. So many would like to
#NHSThankYou
our
#NHSheroes
and may not be aware of this campaign
#fuelourfrontline
On our way to Guys and St Thomas with a heavy load of basic food packages for our frontline NHS staff. Please continue to support
#FuelOurFrontline
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Drunk & Disorderly trial won. First ever arrest, prosecuted due to being a football fan? We think so.
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Reminding fans of their right to free legal representation (particularly for offences which can result in prison sentences)does not equate to condoning offences, neither does it promote evading justice (“getting off”) your interpretation of the “message” is way off.
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Currently possession of drugs at football does not allow for a FBO application at court. If it’s 1st offence, fans should get a caution (as they would if not football related) we’ve represented a number of fans charged, and had cases reviewed resulting in a caution instead.
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Not all fans are arrested if suspected of an offence. If you’re asked by police to give contact details and they’ve been in touch & ask you to attend station to discuss/chat about an incident/your behaviour please get legal advice (100%free) before attending
#knowyourrights
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Ports/airports operation in full force. If you are stopped/detained & given section 21B notice to attend court contact 07834483092
#advice
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2/2 FBOs have serious long term consequences (min 3 years) these clients got legal advice. Don’t assume FBO automatically made at court, they can be contested. Special thanks
@TheFootblLawyer
#football
#law
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Not guilty verdict on section 4 public order today, 2nd trial, 2nd NG verdict arising from arrests at Villa v City on 22 Sep 2015.
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Reminded today of how stressful it is to receive a letter through post with a charge and summons to court. Knowing what lies ahead is the first step towards dealing with anxiety of the unknown... expert and realistic advice in a free phone call, you’ve got nothing to lose.
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@FuelFrontline
started just 2 weeks ago & what a lot has changed...To every donor a massive thank you,
#NHS
frontline workers have eaten fresh food food thanks to you, knowing that you cared enough to acknowledge & support them
#NHSThankYou
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Not guilty verdict on section 5 public order trial, pursued despite strong signs prosecution was doomed - which indeed court agreed it was.
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And no passport surrender for being involved in violence at races,or any other sporting event ..
It’s that time of the year, whereby scrapping at the races is being glorified. If you do this at footy, you’ll land yourself a 4am wake up call, criminal record for some sort of affray or VD, and a football banning order. It’s not big and it’s not clever.
@TheFootblLawyer
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We are in awe of your hard work and dedication this is a small token of gratitude and so glad you can enjoy the food and take a bit of pressure off you❤️
#NHSThankYou
#fuelourfrontline
@FuelFrontline
#NHS
Thank YOU
@FuelFrontline
for providing the staff at Hospitals with essentials (inc. 🍝 and 🥚)for free! We are so grateful. You’re amazing ❤️
#NHSThankYou
#fuelourfrontline
@StGeorgesTrust
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To all lawyers who are not spending time with families & friends on the weekend when they are preparing cases. No such thing as overtime rates. Pride in work & dedication to do their best for clients. Thank you from all at
@Football_Legal
you know who you are!
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In police world "chat" = evidence, intelligence report, arrest.
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It's 24/7 in this job, wishing a peaceful merry christmas to everyone...
Policing doesn’t stop over Christmas, and neither do
@Football_Legal
and I.
In the unlikely event you do need our assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Have a good one, one and all!
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We thank
@FruitnVeg_Spits
& Maldon Fruit Supplies in Essex for support in feeding
#NHSheroes
to say
#NHSThankYou
in the
#FuelOurFrontline
effort reaching out to
@broomfieldnhs
@SouthendNHS
@BasildonHosp
❤️
@CazPorter50
@essexlive
@GMB
@LBC
#NHS
Great to be covered on
@GMB
with
@ranvir01
@benshephard
this morning. Put together by
@SwainITV
@TVRav
yesterday.
We want to continue to get these essental groceries to our
#NHSheroes
but we need you support to continue.
#FuelOurFrontline
#NHSThankYou
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Exceptionally great week... 2 trials discontinued and a banning order overturned at the Crown Court
#footballfans
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