Independent, practical help for litigants in person in England & Wales.
Written by John Barwell
Judicial review is often the only route for challenging a public body’s decision — but every claim needs the court’s permission, and the three-month clock runs from the decision itself, not from when you first get advice. This guide explains what judicial review can reach, how the pre-action protocol works, what the permission filter screens for, and when another route is the better tool.
Written by John Barwell
The ICO’s refusal to enforce transparency in NHS whistleblowing cases raises serious questions about its role in protecting institutions rather than the public.
Written by John Barwell
A comprehensive look at UK whistleblowing reforms, the proposed Office of the Whistleblower, and efforts to hold regulators accountable.
Written by John Barwell
SRA faces judicial review over alleged regulatory failures and calls for reform.
Written by John Barwell
Steps to take if dissatisfied with the ICO’s response to your data protection complaint, from internal reviews to judicial review and public advocacy.
