Justice Without Judges, Silence in Session—captures the systemic silence eroding fairness in UK tribunals.
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Former Citibank employee Barbara Wagner reveals how the bank used NDAs, HR misconduct, and data breaches to suppress a sexual harassment case—raising urgent questions about regulatory failure, judicial complicity, and the silencing of whistleblowers.
Written by John Barwell
Discover the key obstacles UK Litigants in Person face and practical strategies to overcome them.
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
Litigants in person · Procedural fairness · Legal accountability Litigants in person often face a procedural contest as well as a legal one. When documents arrive late, tactical correspondence escalates pressure, or professional opponents rely on procedural complexity, the practical question is not only whether the rules were technically followed. It is whether the process … Continue reading “Why Do Solicitors and Barristers Bend the Rules? The Pernicious Underside of the UK Legal System”
Written by John Barwell
The UK legal system aims to ensure fairness and access to justice for all, but Litigants in Person (LiPs) often face significant disadvantages compared to represented parties, despite provisions in the Civil Procedure Rules designed to assist them. This article explores the challenges faced by LiPs and suggests potential reforms to create a more equitable legal environment.
Written by John Barwell
Systemic failures disadvantage self-represented litigants, highlighting urgent need for legal reforms to ensure equal access to justice.