I am devastated by the news of the death of my @DoughtyStreet colleague @JonathanCoopr. So much to say about this wise, funny, and intelligent man who devoted his life to human rights and particularly the defence of LGBT+ rights. He lived and breathed the concept of human dignity
https://twitter.com/ElectionMargie/status/1439563390133936129
I know of him for many years but after I moved to Doughty Street he was particularly kind to me. We recorded two wonderful episodes of the @BHumanPodcast together and I implore everyone to listen to them to get a taste of his irrepressible personality and the impact his work had
The inside story of the Human Rights Act's birth (which Jonathan played an important role in) anchor.fm/better-human/e…
The past, present and future of LGBT+ rights anchor.fm/better-human/e…
The will be more to say, and I am sure many opportunities to read and hear more about his work and life - but for tonight, rest in peace @JonathanCoopr x
Jonathan's last tweet was indicative of the man he was: generously supporting other campaigners, standing up for the powerless, in this case trans people, circling back to his touchstone, human dignity and the institutions and laws which buttress it. RIP
https://twitter.com/JonathanCoopr/status/1438927673317789696?s=20
He often spoke about high concepts and lofty ideals but he was also realistic and endlessly practical - a person who talked the talk of human rights concepts and also knew how to walk the walk of making human rights a reality.
You can read some of Jonathan's many writings here independent.co.uk/author/jonatha…
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