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David Anderson

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David Anderson

@bricksilk

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

London

Joined February 2012

David Anderson
@bricksilk
Jun 11
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?
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David Anderson
@bricksilk
Apr 14
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.
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David Anderson
@bricksilk
Apr 14
Appointment of a new Independent Prevent Commissioner
From gov.uk
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David Anderson
@bricksilk
Apr 14
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
Homepage - Vault Youth Zone | Preston
Vault Youth Zone offers young people from eight to 19 (upto 25 with additional needs) access to facilities and activities in sports, arts, performance, and
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David Anderson
@bricksilk
Apr 14
A new offence of planning a mass attack/killing, without the need to prove a defined ideology? My take was on this morning’s Today prog, from 0715 (link below).
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David Anderson
@bricksilk
Apr 14
bbc.co.uk
Radio 4 - Listen Live - BBC Sounds
Listen live to Radio 4 on BBC Sounds
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David Anderson
@bricksilk
Apr 13
Commented on the thoughtful and sensible Southport Inquiry report to BBC News. More from me on ITV evening news at 1830/2200.
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David Anderson
@bricksilk
Apr 10
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/pub…. I will remain in post until Tuesday 14th April.
gov.uk
Commissioner's end of tenure letter
Letter from Lord Anderson, the Interim Independent Prevent Commissioner, to Dan Jarvis, the Security Minister.
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Rajiv Shah
@RajivShah90
Dec 10, 2025
Thanks to @ShabanaMahmood for putting Article 3 on the agenda for this meeting Art 3 prohibits deportations to countries where there is a risk of torture, cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment. Here are 4 reasons why it needs to be reformed
Council of Europe
@coe
Dec 10, 2025
Happening now: Ministers from Council of Europe member states are engaging in discussions on how to uphold the European Convention on Human Rights while addressing migration challenges across the continent. coe.int/en/web/portal/…
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David Anderson
@bricksilk
Dec 10, 2025
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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David Anderson
@bricksilk
Dec 10, 2025
The ECHR - News from London and Strasbourg - David Anderson QC Lawyer London UK
From daqc.co.uk
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
@NIHRC
Dec 8, 2025
🟣Today we launched our 2025 Annual Human Rights Statement - read it here: nihrc.org/publication/de… 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:
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David Anderson
@bricksilk
Dec 5, 2025
My title: “ECHR - the view from London and Strasbourg”. Free!
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
@NIHRC
Dec 5, 2025
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
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
@NIHRC
Nov 28, 2025
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
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Colm O'Cinneide
@colmocinneide
Nov 20, 2025
Deferential position vis social welfare regulation facing an Art 14 ECHR challenge re-emphasised, along with limits of the S. 3 HRA interpretative obligation.
UK Supreme Court
@UKSupremeCourt
Nov 20, 2025
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-202…
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David Anderson
@bricksilk
Nov 20, 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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David Anderson
@bricksilk
Nov 20, 2025
Constitution Committee - Publications - Committees - UK Parliament
From committees.parliament.uk
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Blavatnik School of Government
@BlavatnikSchool
Nov 11, 2025
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👇
bsg.ox.ac.uk
Prevent and Counter-Extremism in the UK
Join Lord David Anderson, the UK's Independent Prevent Commissioner and former Terror Watchdog, for a seminar on the changing nature of extremist threats and the UK's Prevent strategy as part of the...
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