Visit UKSCSocial Media Policy
This policy sets out how we use social media to communicate the work of the Supreme Court and JCPC to wider audiences. We currently have a social media presence on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Links to these platforms can be found at the bottom of the website.
Twitter content
The @UKSupremecourt Twitter account is managed in-house by our communications team. Followers of this account can expect 2-3 tweets a week covering the cases, judgments, and corporate announcements of the Supreme Court and JCPC.
Instagram content
The @uksupremecourt Instagram account is also managed by our communications team. The account follows life outside the courtroom, from the highest court in the land and features information about our educational work and the outreach events that the Justices take part in.
As with the Supreme Court's Twitter account, our Instagram followers can expect 2 to 3 posts a week, as well as the occasional Instagram 'story'.
Replies and direct messages
We welcome feedback from followers and will read all @replies. However, we will not always be able to reply individually to all the Twitter and Instagram messages because of resource constraints.
Political and legal discussion
JCPC's communications team is bound by the Civil Service Code and cannot engage on issues of party politics. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council cannot offer legal advice and we will not enter into discussion about published judgments.
Sending messages to our Twitter or Instagram feed will not be considered as contacting the Supreme Court for any official purpose. If you need to contact the JCPC for official correspondence, visit our contact us page.
FOI requests
We would prefer to receive Freedom of Information requests via request form or letter in order to assist us in giving them a full response. However, we note the Information Commissioner's Office guidance on the validity of Twitter as a channel for receiving such requests and will handle them in accordance with that guidance.
Following accounts
We will follow organisations of relevance to us and may follow individuals where appropriate. The fact that we follow a Twitter or Instagram account does not imply endorsement of any kind by the JCPC.
Availability
The communications team will generally update and monitor our Twitter and Instagram accounts during office hours only. Both social media platforms may occasionally become unavailable. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council cannot accept responsibility for lack of service due to Twitter or Instagram downtime.
YouTube content
JCPC's judgment hand downs, valedictories and swearing-in ceremonies are published and are available to view both on our site and our You Tube channel.
Please note all footage on our YouTube channel is covered by the Open Supreme Court Licence and may not be recorded, published or redistributed without express permission. You should contact the Court to specify the nature of your request.