Getting Aggressive Suggestive of Loss - Part II - Lawyers Are Not "Hired Guns" (and Should Never Act Like Ones)
"Hired guns" as a term was adopted by the SRA, which regulates or at least claims to regulate British lawyers. 2 months ago it dealt with Milne, who thought that being a "solicitor" entitled him to exemptions from the law. He got convicted. To quote: "Milne, a solicitor since 1986, was convicted earlier this month of stalking court blogger Daniel Cloake in 2024."
Stalking bloggers.
How about that?
As noted in Part I, we're speaking to several cops this week about threats we receive from burner accounts - threats whose contents make it clear they are connected to the law firm that has been bullying us for over 2 years. This raises two questions: 1) to what extent is client privilege violated? 2) how long have they or their clients been doing this and/or to how many people?
The matter is being investigated. A month ago our politicians, who are also aware of threats made to us, asked the SRA about Milne. Why is a convicted lawyer who stalked/harassed bloggers not fully sanctioned yet? Last week the SRA got grilled by our MPs. To quote: "Milne, admitted in 1986, was convicted of stalking without fear in February after a seven-day trial at Stratford Magistrates’ Court. His conduct toward Daniel Cloake, who runs the ‘Mouse in the Court’ blog, was said to amount to harassment. Ten days later, the Solicitors Regulation Authority restricted Milne’s practising certificate. He may not act as a solicitor without the supervision of an authorised person in 2025/26."
People like him lend or contribute to the perception of "hired guns". █