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Suppressing Whistleblowers: Inside an NHS Tribunal Struggle
Regulatory Matters

Suppressing Whistleblowers: Inside an NHS Tribunal Struggle

Written by John Barwell 3 January 202518 August 2026

An NHS whistleblower who exposed systemic misconduct is now entangled in a prolonged tribunal battle, shedding light on significant flaws within the Employment Tribunal system.

Silenced No More: Overhauling the UK’s Whistleblower Protections
Regulatory Matters

Silenced No More: Overhauling the UK’s Whistleblower Protections

Written by John Barwell 31 December 202418 August 2026

UK whistleblowing protections face mounting criticism, with calls for reform drawing on international best practices and proposals for enhanced safeguards.

UK Whistleblower Protection “Falls Short” of International Standards
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UK Whistleblower Protection “Falls Short” of International Standards

Written by John Barwell 30 December 202418 August 2026

The UK’s whistleblowing framework is failing, leaving whistleblowers unprotected and at risk.

Conflicted Out: When Wills and Conflicts of Interest Collide
Dispute Resolution

Conflicted Out: When Wills and Conflicts of Interest Collide

Written by John Barwell 28 December 202418 August 2026

Drawing from my personal experience with Burnetts Solicitors, I discuss how a firm’s representation of opposing parties can undermine confidentiality and loyalty, ultimately harming the testator’s interests.

Proposed Office of the Whistleblower Gains Support in the Commons
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Proposed Office of the Whistleblower Gains Support in the Commons

Written by John Barwell 27 December 202418 August 2026

An independent Office of the Whistleblower could fundamentally reshape how the UK protects and supports those who disclose unethical or unlawful practices.

The NHS Legal Defence Machine: Who Profits, and At What Cost?
Dispute Resolution

The NHS Legal Defence Machine: Who Profits, and At What Cost?

Written by John Barwell 26 December 202418 August 2026

The NHS’s rising legal defence costs reveal systemic issues prioritising reputation over patient safety and transparency.

SRA Apologises After Tribunal Orders £180,000 Costs Over Mishandled Case
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SRA Apologises After Tribunal Orders £180,000 Costs Over Mishandled Case

Written by John Barwell 25 December 202418 August 2026

The SRA apologises after being ordered to pay £180,000 for improperly prosecuting a City lawyer, raising fresh concerns about its regulatory processes.

Anatomy of a Whistleblower’s Persecution: The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust Scandal
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Anatomy of a Whistleblower’s Persecution: The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust Scandal

Written by John Barwell 24 December 202418 August 2026

Dr Serryth Colbert’s experience with the RUH exposes systemic NHS governance failures, revealing the dire need for transparency and reform.

ICO Enforcement in 2023/24: A Stark Reality Check
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ICO Enforcement in 2023/24: A Stark Reality Check

Written by John Barwell 23 December 202418 August 2026

With only 0.12% of complaints leading to action, the ICO’s 2023/24 enforcement statistics highlight a troubling gap in regulatory performance.

Hidden Dangers of ‘No Win, No Fee’: What You Need to Know
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Hidden Dangers of ‘No Win, No Fee’: What You Need to Know

Written by John Barwell 22 December 202418 August 2026

‘No win, no fee’ agreements can seem risk-free, but hidden costs and misleading practices often leave clients financially exposed.

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