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Conflicts of Interest in Independent Reviews: Ensuring Fairness in Legal Regulation
Regulatory Matters

Conflicts of Interest in Independent Reviews: Ensuring Fairness in Legal Regulation

Written by John Barwell 16 June 202419 August 2026

Exploring conflicts of interest in independent reviews, the impact of funding and operational structures, and safeguards to ensure impartiality in legal investigations.

Comprehensive Reform Needed: Addressing the Core Issues of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
Access to Justice

Comprehensive Reform Needed: Addressing the Core Issues of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

Written by John Barwell 14 June 202419 August 2026

Critically examining the SRA’s superficial fixes, highlighting the need for comprehensive reforms to address deep-rooted issues in its regulatory framework.

When the Watchdog Fails: Analysing the Legal Ombudsman’s Shortcomings
Case Studies

When the Watchdog Fails: Analysing the Legal Ombudsman’s Shortcomings

Written by John Barwell 13 June 202419 August 2026

Examining the Legal Ombudsman’s shortcomings in handling complaints, highlighting the need for comprehensive reforms to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability.

Funding Dilemmas: Examining the Implications of CEDR’s Funding by the SRA for Independent Reviews
Regulatory Matters

Funding Dilemmas: Examining the Implications of CEDR’s Funding by the SRA for Independent Reviews

Written by John Barwell 12 June 202419 August 2026

Exploring the impact of the current funding model on the impartiality of the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) in overseeing the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), and proposing reforms for an independent and credible review process.

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