Is Capsticks weaponising legal loopholes to silence whistleblowers before their claims are heard?
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
SRA faces judicial review over alleged regulatory failures and calls for reform.
Written by John Barwell
The UK justice system faces an unprecedented crisis due to decades of underfunding and judicial inefficiencies, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. With case backlogs in Crown and civil courts leaving victims, defendants, and litigants in limbo, the government risks breaching human rights obligations under Article 6(1) of the ECHR. This article examines the human cost of delays, state accountability, and urgent reforms needed to restore public confidence and uphold justice.
Written by John Barwell
The ICO’s refusal to enforce GDPR in the face of clear breaches highlights a systemic failure in protecting data rights.
Written by John Barwell
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
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
Access to justice · Litigants in person · Public confidence The justice system is often described as fair, neutral and accessible. For many litigants in person, that description does not match the lived experience. The deeper issue is not simply individual disappointment with case outcomes, but whether the system gives unrepresented people a realistic opportunity … Continue reading “The Misconception of Fairness in the UK Justice System: A Litigant in Person’s Perspective”
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.