Could public scrutiny improve the UK’s judicial appointment process? A controversial US Senate hearing offers food for thought.
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
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
Legal profession · Financial crime · Regulatory accountability The legal profession is meant to protect the rule of law, not provide cover for financial crime. Yet repeated scandals show how solicitors, lawyers, accountants and other professional intermediaries can become gatekeepers for secrecy, asset concealment and abusive offshore structures. The issue is not the profession as … Continue reading “The Silent Crisis: Corruption and Money Laundering in the UK Legal Profession”
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.
Written by John Barwell
Jan Cruickshank’s courageous fight for justice is inspiring change, shining a light on systemic failures, and advocating for victims’ rights.
Written by John Barwell
A forthcoming APPG report reveals significant concerns about the FCA’s oversight of major scandals and its cultural dysfunction.
Written by John Barwell
The Law Commission drives legal reform in England and Wales, but its advisory role highlights both its power and its limitations in shaping justice.