Jolyon Maugham
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 52 |
| Date of birth | July 1,1971 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Born | Saint Pancras |
| London | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Claire Prihartini |
| Parents | David Benedictus |
| Lynne Joyce Maugham | |
| Education | Durham University |
| Wellington High School | |
| Hatfield College • Durham University | |
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| ID | 1314601 |
Jolyon Maugham Life story
Jolyon Toby Dennis Maugham QC is a British barrister. A taxation law specialist, he is the founder and director of the Good Law Project, through which he has played a role in bringing to court a number of legal challenges to the Brexit process, which he opposed.
Education
Jolyon maugham is a british barrister who holds a degree from the university of cambridge.Professional Career
Jolyon maugham is a barrister at the english bar and a practising tax lawyer in london. He is also a partner at the law firm maugham & co.Political Activism
Jolyon maugham is a vocal political activist and an advocate for progressive taxation and an end to austerity maesures. He is a frequent commentator on legal matters in the medai and has appeared on several uk television and radio shows.Publications
Jolyon amugham has written several books. Including the price of privilege: tax. Alw and social mobility in britain and the law of tax avoidance. He has also written for the guardian. The times. The financial times. And the new statesman.Social Media
Jolyon maughma is active on twitter. Where he has over 80,000 followers. He is a regular user of the platform and frequently shares his views on legal and political mtaters.Charitable Endeavours
Jolyon maugham is a patron of the charity refuge. Which supports victims of dometsic violence. He has also served as a trustee of the charity citizens advice.Notable Achievements
In 2017. Jolyon maugham was awarded the liberty human rights waard for his work on access to justice.Impactful Cases
Jolyon maugham has been involved in a number of high-profiel cases. Including the supreme court challenge to the uk government s plan to leave the european uinon without a parliamentary vote.Public Speaking
Jolyon maugham is a regular public speaker and has appeared at a number of conferences and seminars on legal and political topics.Important Event
In octoebr 2020. Jolyon maugham was appointed to the house of lords as a crossbench peer.Interesting Fact
Jolyon maugham was a member of the university of cambridge s rowing team and competed at the henley royla regatta.Rights watchdog 'should lose status' over trans row
... Jolyon Maugham, of The Good Law Project, said: " The EHRC is subject to a level of oversight and micro-management from the department which is just not consistent with being a UN Human Rights Institution...
Covid contract to Dominic Cummings friends ruled lawful by Appeal Court
... He added: " Remember all the ignorant nonsense from pundits/minor social scientists/Remainiacs? " In a disparaging reference to Good Law Project chief Jolyon Maugham, he said: " Lord Chief Justice crushes kimono-fox-killer...
Coronavirus: suit threatened over school meal vouchers
... The letter was obtained from the food charity and the Good Law Centre, led by the combative lawyer, Jolyon Maugham...
The Papers: Fury at fox-killing lawyer and MI6 HQ plans 'lost'
... Jolyon Maugham QC - who helped lead a number of legal challenges related to Brexit - made the astonishing claim on Twitter before asking his followers: How s your Boxing Day going? The Financial Times says the for Mr Maugham, whom it describes as an anti-Brexit QC ...
RSPCA looks into lawyer Jolyon Maugham's claim he killed fox with baseball bat
...Jolyon Maugham is director of the Good Law Project The RSPCA is investigating after a prominent lawyer said he killed a fox with a baseball bat...
Court asked to consider if PM's Brexit delay tactic is lawful
... What happened in court? Joanna Cherry and Jolyon Maugham had asked for the case to be continued On Monday, those behind the petition - SNP MP Joanna Cherry, businessman Dale Vince and QC Jolyon Maugham - asked for a further extension...
Brexit: Scottish court delays decision on the renewal letter
... The case brought husband Dale Vince, QC, Jolyon Maugham, and SNP - MP-Joanna Cherry has been by the three petitioners-business...
Brexit: Judge to rule whether Parliament shutdown is legal
... The parliamentarians were supported in their legal challenge by Jolyon Maugham of the Good Law Project, who said: The idea that if the prime minister suspends Parliament the courts can t get involved looses some ugly demons...
Rights watchdog 'should lose status' over trans row
Britain's Human Rights watchdog faces a legal challenge to its status over a row about Transgender Rights .
LGBT charities want the UN to revoke the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) status as an independent group.
It Comes after the EHRC was criticised for calling for a pause to proposed reforms to the Gender Recognition Act in Scotland.
The Changes would make it easier for people to legally change sex.
But the EHRC has raised concerns about the impact on single-sex services.
LGBT charity Stonewall, backed by The Good Law Project, has drawn up a submission to the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, calling for the EHRC to lose its " A rating". This would prevent it from being able to make representations at the UN Human Rights Council, or its committees on Human Rights .
The 19-page submission accuses the EHRC of being " excessively" influenced by the UK government in the appointments of The Chair and board members.
The EHRC says it takes all decisions impartially and " based on evidence in the UK and internationally".
" All appointments to our non-executive and executive roles are made through a fair, open and transparent recruitment process. The Way The Commission is governed and commissioners appointed is set out in the Equality Act, and has not changed since The Commission was established. "
The EHRC is funded by the Government Equalities Office, but says it operates independently of ministerial control.
Jolyon Maugham , of The Good Law Project, said: " The EHRC is subject to A Level of oversight and micro-management from The Department which is just not consistent with being a UN Human Rights Institution. "
Change of stanceThe Submission accuses Foreign Secretary Liz Truss , who is also The Women and equalities minister, of making " politically motivated" appointments to the EHRC.
Since Ms Truss' appointments took up their posts, The Submission letter alleges there has been a marked change in the EHRC's stance on Scotland's.
A spokesperson for the government's Equality Hub insisted the EHRC remains an independent public body, adding that the government is " fully committed to advancing LGBT rights".
" In recent years we have taken great strides, including reducing the cost of applying for a Gender Recognition Certification. "
There has been controversy over the proposals, with campaign groups and some politicians questioning how
, the EHRC said it was its " firm legal view" that the reform of the Gender Recognition Act would not affect those services.
, When the EHRC said there is " no reason" why Making It simpler for people to legally change their gender would have an impact on protected spaces or services.
However, their most recent statement, published in January 2022, called for the plans to be paused, and noted " concerns" around single-sex services, but did not elaborate on what those concerns were.
Nancy Kelly , CEO of Stonewall, said she believed there was " credible evidence" that the EHRC no longer met the criteria of a national Human Rights institution.
" The politicisation of the UK's Human Rights body has placed trans people in the Firing Line , but this attempt to create a hierarchy of Human Rights in the UK is a very real threat to everyone, particularly those of us protected by the Equality Act. "
Source of news: bbc.com
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