Shining a Light on Justice, Empowering Your Legal Journey
Written by John Barwell
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was designed to safeguard individuals’ rights to access their personal data, ensuring transparency and accountability. However, my ongoing struggle with Balliol Property Services (BPS) and Burnetts Solicitors LLP reveals how procedural tools can be misused to frustrate these rights. What follows is an account of their deliberate obstruction, contradictory […]
Written by John Barwell
A new report exposes the FCA’s toxic culture and regulatory failings, calling for urgent reforms to protect consumers and restore trust.
Written by John Barwell
I’ve always been fascinated by the intricate workings of the legal profession and the delicate balance law firms must maintain to uphold justice and integrity. Recently, a scenario caught my attention that highlights the profound impact of being labelled as “vexatious.” Traditionally, this term has been associated with individuals who misuse the legal system to […]
Written by John Barwell
Could public scrutiny improve the UK’s judicial appointment process? A controversial US Senate hearing offers food for thought.
Written by John Barwell
The APPG’s damning report unveils systemic failures at the FCA, calling for urgent reforms to address cultural dysfunction and restore trust in UK financial regulation.
Written by John Barwell
The SRA’s failures in overseeing Axiom Ince have left the legal profession footing the bill for regulatory incompetence, with its leadership refusing to accept responsibility.
Written by John Barwell
The UK legal profession stands as a cornerstone of justice, vital to the functioning of society and commerce. Yet, behind its esteemed reputation lies a crisis: corruption, complicity in financial crime, and regulatory inertia that enables misconduct to flourish. Recent cases and investigative insights expose the troubling depth of these issues, demanding urgent attention. A […]
Written by John Barwell
Solicitors’ persistent failures in AML compliance, coupled with inadequate enforcement, highlight the urgent need for reform.
Written by John Barwell
The SRA’s new guidance for in-house solicitors highlights ethical responsibilities but raises questions about the practical challenges of reporting wrongdoing in hostile workplaces.
Written by John Barwell
SLAPPs are increasingly being used to silence public interest investigations, threatening the foundations of democracy.
