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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.

Balancing the Scales: Evaluating the Funding Challenges of the Legal Ombudsman
Regulatory Matters

Balancing the Scales: Evaluating the Funding Challenges of the Legal Ombudsman

Written by John Barwell 15 June 202419 August 2026

Examining the Legal Ombudsman’s funding model and its impact on impartiality, proposing reforms to enhance transparency and maintain public trust.

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.

The Funding Conundrum: Analysing the Implications of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Funding Model
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The Funding Conundrum: Analysing the Implications of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Funding Model

Written by John Barwell 11 June 202419 August 2026

The SRA’s funding model compromises its impartiality and effectiveness, raising concerns about regulatory integrity and public trust.

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