New evidence shows the UK’s top legal offices may lack any auditable complaint system—an accountability vacuum at the heart of government.
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) is the UK’s only judicial body empowered to oversee complaints against state surveillance and covert activities by intelligence agencies, police forces, and local authorities.
Written by John Barwell
A critical exposé on Paul Philip’s controversial tenure at the SRA, revealing systemic regulatory failures and bias that have undermined public accountability.
Written by John Barwell
Jasthi Alom’s case exposes the FCA’s failure to uphold fundamental human rights, leaving it legally vulnerable under the Human Rights Act 1998.
Written by John Barwell
Observers in employment tribunals are vital in ensuring justice by documenting proceedings and addressing misconduct.
Written by John Barwell
Burnetts Solicitors LLP and Balliol Property Services have failed to respond to serious legal allegations—now they will face the courts, regulators, and public scrutiny.
Written by John Barwell
The SRA apologises after being ordered to pay £180,000 for improperly prosecuting a City lawyer, raising fresh concerns about its regulatory processes.
Written by John Barwell
GDPR · Subject access · Accountability Subject Access Requests are meant to give individuals a practical route to understand how their personal data is being used. This case study sets out the author’s account of how a SAR to Balliol Property Services became a prolonged dispute involving repeated ID demands, shifting instructions, unclear roles and … Continue reading “How Burnetts and BPS Weaponised GDPR to Obstruct Justice: A Shocking Case Study”
Written by John Barwell
John Barwell clarifies the correct process for lay applications to the SDT, addressing misconceptions and providing accurate guidance.
Written by John Barwell
The UK justice system faces a crisis of accountability due to failures in legal regulation. This article highlights the urgent need for a public inquiry into the SRA and shares real stories of those affected. It’s time to demand transparency and real change.