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
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”
Written by John Barwell
A new judicial exemption under the Data Protection Act 2018 limits access to judges’ notes, quietly curbing transparency and sparking debate on fairness and accountability.
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
Ashley Alder, chair of the FCA, faces backlash for allegedly exposing a whistleblower’s identity, raising serious concerns about the regulator’s commitment to confidentiality.