In an era where justice is increasingly elusive, a disturbing trend has emerged—not from misguided litigants in person (LiPs), but from the legal teams representing powerful respondents.
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
The UK’s whistleblowing laws are outdated, leaving many workers unprotected. The Office of the Whistleblower Bill aims to fix this with independent enforcement, regulatory penalties, and stronger safeguards.
Written by John Barwell
Is Capsticks weaponising legal loopholes to silence whistleblowers before their claims are heard?
Written by John Barwell
In the UK, whistleblowers confront powerful institutions to expose hidden wrongs, often relying on courage, thorough preparation, and legal resolve.
Written by John Barwell
A landmark ruling and new legislation signal pivotal changes for whistleblowers in the UK.
Written by John Barwell
Noreen Metcalf wins a landmark Employment Tribunal case against St Anne’s Community Services, spotlighting whistleblowing challenges and the need for accountability in the charity sector.
Written by John Barwell
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request reveals that Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust spent £1.6 million on Capsticks LLP between 2017 and 2023, spotlighting the firm’s controversial role in NHS litigation.
Written by John Barwell
The ICO’s handling of Case IC-304160-D5V8 highlights systemic failures in GDPR enforcement, undermining public trust and enabling non-compliance.
Written by John Barwell
A comprehensive look at UK whistleblowing reforms, the proposed Office of the Whistleblower, and efforts to hold regulators accountable.
Written by John Barwell Public-interest litigation · preparatory, as at August 2026 Judicial review against the SRA A prospective joint judicial review of the Solicitors Regulation Authority — interest is being registered; no proceedings have yet been issued. Read the background below, then register your interest using the form. Register your interest → Challenging the SRA Why are we … Continue reading “Judicial Review Against the SRA”