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When Litigants in Person Go Rogue: The Perils of Self-Representation
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When Litigants in Person Go Rogue: The Perils of Self-Representation

Written by John Barwell 6 February 202518 August 2026

With legal fees soaring, more people are representing themselves in court as Litigants in Person (LiPs).

Navigating the Legal Maze: The Pitfalls of Litigants in Person—and How to Mitigate Them
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Navigating the Legal Maze: The Pitfalls of Litigants in Person—and How to Mitigate Them

Written by John Barwell 3 February 202518 August 2026

Learn how Litigants in Person can avoid common legal pitfalls and improve their chances of success in court through strategic, procedural, and professional approaches.

The Challenges Facing Litigants in Person in Employment Tribunals – and How to Prepare
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The Challenges Facing Litigants in Person in Employment Tribunals – and How to Prepare

Written by John Barwell 10 January 202518 August 2026

Learn practical steps to navigate ACAS and Employment Tribunals as a Litigant in Person and overcome the challenges of self-representation.

Conflicted Out: When Wills and Conflicts of Interest Collide
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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.

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

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.

Fighting for Judicial Integrity
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Fighting for Judicial Integrity

Written by John Barwell 11 December 202418 August 2026

Today, I appeared before Magistrate Anna Jackson in the Magistrates Court of South Australia, seeking her recusal for the second time.

Standing with John Robertson: Defending Free Speech and Exposing Injustice
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Standing with John Robertson: Defending Free Speech and Exposing Injustice

Written by John Barwell 11 December 202418 August 2026

John Robertson’s deplatforming highlights the urgent need to defend free speech and expose injustice in the legal system.

Mental Health and the Legal System: Why the Current Framework Fails Litigants in Person (LiPs)
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Mental Health and the Legal System: Why the Current Framework Fails Litigants in Person (LiPs)

Written by John Barwell 9 December 202418 August 2026

The legal system’s failure to support Litigants in Person (LiPs) is causing significant mental health challenges, exposing the urgent need for reform.

Why the UK Legal Profession Should Take Litigants in Person (LiPs) Seriously in 2025
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Why the UK Legal Profession Should Take Litigants in Person (LiPs) Seriously in 2025

Written by John Barwell 6 December 202418 August 2026

Long dismissed as nuisances or obstacles to efficient litigation, Litigants in Person (LiPs)—individuals who represent themselves in court without legal representation—are challenging entrenched assumptions about their capabilities and the legal system itself.

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