The legal system’s failure to support Litigants in Person (LiPs) is causing significant mental health challenges, exposing the urgent need for reform.
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Judges must call out misconduct and promote transparency to restore public trust in the UK’s legal system.
Written by John Barwell
Rights of Women has called on regulators to address unethical legal practices that exploit vulnerable litigants in person, urging stricter oversight to ensure fairness and access to justice, particularly in family court proceedings.
Written by John Barwell
Navigating the legal system as a litigant in person (LiP) can be a mentally exhausting and daunting endeavour. This article delves into the systemic power imbalances, regulatory failures, and profound psychological impacts experienced by those without legal representation, advocating for essential reforms to ensure fairness and support for all individuals in their pursuit of justice.
Written by John Barwell
The Myth of Fairness The presumption that the UK justice system is inherently fair and impartial is a comforting yet ultimately misleading notion. For many LiPs, this perception of fairness is wholly detached from reality. Increasingly, there is a pervasive sentiment that the justice system is not only rigged but disproportionately skewed in favour of […]
Written by John Barwell
This article explores the sophisticated procedural tactics often employed by represented defendants in Employment Tribunals, such as late submissions and document overload, which place unrepresented claimants at a disadvantage. It offers strategies for Litigants in Person (LiPs) to counteract these pressures and assert their rights effectively.
Written by John Barwell
Navigating the Employment Tribunal system is particularly challenging for claimants representing themselves as Litigants in Person (LiPs), especially when faced with late submissions of key documents by represented defendants. This article explores the impact of such tactics and offers strategies for LiPs to protect their rights and ensure procedural fairness.
Written by John Barwell
The UK legal system aims to ensure fairness and access to justice for all, but Litigants in Person (LiPs) often face significant disadvantages compared to represented parties, despite provisions in the Civil Procedure Rules designed to assist them. This article explores the challenges faced by LiPs and suggests potential reforms to create a more equitable legal environment.
Written by John Barwell
Legal Lens introduces innovative tools for Litigants in Person in England and Wales, simplifying the process of lodging formal complaints with key legal bodies like the SRA, ICO, and Legal Ombudsman. These tools help individuals represent themselves effectively in the UK legal system.
Written by John Barwell
Facing an unfavourable county court decision? This comprehensive guide demystifies the appeals process in England and Wales for litigants in person.