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Written by John Barwell Resource hub · Factsheet Appealing Against a County Court Decision Key information for litigants in person Civil claims · Factsheet 16 of 17 Deciding to Appeal Only appeal if there are legal grounds Serious mistake or procedural error required Can’t appeal just because result seems unfair Usually need judge’s permission to appeal Time limit: typically … Continue reading “16. Appealing against a county court decision”
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Navigating the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) as a Lay Applicant can be complex. This guide outlines the application process, key considerations, and challenges.
Written by John Barwell Resource hub · Factsheet Interim Applications in Civil Court Cases Key information for litigants in person Civil claims · Factsheet 11 of 17 What is an Interim Application? Request to court after claim start, before trial Common reasons: Amend claim Include new witness/expert evidence Request action from other party Use only when necessary – courts … Continue reading “11. Interim applications – how to ask a civil court to do something”
Written by John Barwell Resource hub · Factsheet Court Procedures to Know Before Suing Someone Key considerations for civil claims in England and Wales Civil claims · Factsheet 8 of 17 Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Court rules you must follow when suing someone Explains what to do and when Includes Practice Directions for additional guidance Not following rules can … Continue reading “8. Things you need to know about court procedure before you sue someone”
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Steps to take if dissatisfied with the ICO’s response to your data protection complaint, from internal reviews to judicial review and public advocacy.
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Exploring confirmation bias in the UK legal system, this article discusses its impact on legal professionals, Litigants in Person, and judicial decision-making.
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Addressing the mental health crisis in the UK legal profession: exploring causes, impacts, and solutions to break the stigma and improve wellbeing for legal professionals.
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Explore the future of UK legal education: SQE introduction, tech integration, practical skills, ethics focus, and lifelong learning in a changing legal profession.
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UK legal regulation faces scrutiny as systemic failures in oversight demand technological and structural reforms to restore public trust and enhance accountability.
