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Complaining about a judge: what the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office can and cannot do
Judicial Conduct

Complaining about a judge: what the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office can and cannot do

Written by John Barwell 19 October 202619 October 2026

A bad hearing often sends litigants in person straight to the judicial complaints office — usually the wrong door. This guide maps the boundary between conduct and decision, the three-month JCIO complaint window, the sanctions that can actually follow, and the route (complaint, appeal, or both) that can deliver something.

Fighting for Judicial Integrity
Dispute Resolution

Fighting for Judicial Integrity

Written by John Barwell 11 December 202418 August 2026

Today, I appeared before Magistrate Anna Jackson in the Magistrates Court of South Australia, seeking her recusal for the second time.

“Concluded Retainer” Argument Holds No Weight: Analysing Solicitor Conflicts Under the SRA Code
Case Studies

“Concluded Retainer” Argument Holds No Weight: Analysing Solicitor Conflicts Under the SRA Code

Written by John Barwell 15 May 202419 August 2026

Examining the ethical obligations of UK solicitors to avoid conflicts of interest and maintain client confidentiality, with a focus on regulatory and case law guidance.

Managing Conflict of Interest: Comprehensive Guidelines for UK Legal Professionals
Legal Education and Development

Managing Conflict of Interest: Comprehensive Guidelines for UK Legal Professionals

Written by John Barwell 15 May 202419 August 2026

Comprehensive guide on managing conflicts of interest for UK legal professionals, emphasising ethical standards, case law, and best practices.

Unfair Treatment of Whistleblowers in Employment Tribunals: The Plight of LiPs Facing Cost Orders
Regulatory Matters

Unfair Treatment of Whistleblowers in Employment Tribunals: The Plight of LiPs Facing Cost Orders

Written by John Barwell 15 May 202419 August 2026

Unfair treatment of whistleblowers in UK Employment Tribunals, highlighting challenges for Litigants in Person and calling for legal reforms.

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