NHS Resolution’s Practitioner Performance Advice (PPA) service enables NHS Trusts to frame whistleblowers as problematic, creating a covert mechanism to discredit them and suppress patient safety concerns.
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Observers in employment tribunals are vital in ensuring justice by documenting proceedings and addressing misconduct.
Written by John Barwell
When I wrote The Chimp, The Computer, and The LiP, I drew heavily on The Chimp Paradox, a book that explains how emotions and logic collide under pressure. The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene serves a similar purpose—especially for Litigants in Person (LiPs) navigating high-stakes litigation. Legal battles often feel overwhelming due to procedural complexities, tight deadlines, and aggressive opposition. Greene’s insights on power dynamics can help LiPs maintain strategic control without falling into ethical traps. This article explores five of his most relevant “laws,” adapted for self-representation, ensuring compliance with court rules while maximizing tactical advantage.
Written by John Barwell
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
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
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
Irina Woodhead’s case against Shell unveils systemic failures in whistleblower protections and UK justice.
Written by John Barwell
An NHS whistleblower who exposed systemic misconduct is now entangled in a prolonged tribunal battle, shedding light on significant flaws within the Employment Tribunal system.
Written by John Barwell
Employment Tribunal · NHS litigation · Procedural fairness Employment tribunals are meant to provide a fair, accessible route for resolving workplace disputes. That promise is weakened where claimants say they face late disclosure, incomplete bundles, missing exhibits, technical barriers and aggressive defence tactics from legally represented public bodies. Recent criticism of Capsticks’ conduct in NHS … Continue reading “Capsticks and the NHS: A Study in Litigation Tactics and Tribunal Frustration”