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New Judicial AI Guidance: Help, Not a Shortcut
Legal Innovation

New Judicial AI Guidance: Help, Not a Shortcut

Written by John Barwell 5 November 202518 August 2026

The UK judiciary’s latest AI guidance demands strict verification, confidentiality, and personal accountability for all AI-assisted legal work.

SRA’s AML Crackdown: A Step in the Right Direction, but Still Reactive and Inadequate
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SRA’s AML Crackdown: A Step in the Right Direction, but Still Reactive and Inadequate

Written by John Barwell 14 November 202418 August 2026

The SRA’s recent imposition of over £57,000 in fines for AML breaches across five law firms signals a step towards stricter enforcement, but without significant penalties and proactive regulation, compliance will remain a manageable risk rather than a priority.

The Hidden Struggles of Accessing Personal Data: A Follow-Up on Law Firms Obstructing SARs
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The Hidden Struggles of Accessing Personal Data: A Follow-Up on Law Firms Obstructing SARs

Written by John Barwell 1 October 202418 August 2026

Discover the challenges individuals face in accessing personal data under GDPR, as I recount my struggle against deliberate obstruction of a Subject Access Request.

Legal Ombudsman’s Inaction Against Burnett’s: Undermining Public Trust and Setting Dangerous Precedents
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Legal Ombudsman’s Inaction Against Burnett’s: Undermining Public Trust and Setting Dangerous Precedents

Written by John Barwell 10 July 202417 August 2026

The Legal Ombudsman’s inaction on a complaint against Burnett’s Solicitors undermines public trust and sets a dangerous precedent for UK legal regulation.

AI and Automation in Legal Practice: Navigating the Ethical Minefield
Legal Innovation

AI and Automation in Legal Practice: Navigating the Ethical Minefield

Written by John Barwell 9 July 202417 August 2026

AI in legal practice offers efficiency and accuracy but raises ethical challenges. Legal professionals must navigate bias, privacy, and transparency issues.

Unveiling SRA’s Transparency: Insights from a Recent Information Request
Regulatory Matters

Unveiling SRA’s Transparency: Insights from a Recent Information Request

Written by John Barwell 5 July 202419 August 2026

An information request reveals the SRA’s complaint handling and decision-making processes, highlighting their commitment to transparency and accountability.

Exposing GDPR Non-Compliance: A Deep Dive into Mishandled Subject Access Requests
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Exposing GDPR Non-Compliance: A Deep Dive into Mishandled Subject Access Requests

Written by John Barwell 29 June 202419 August 2026

Examining Naylors Gavin Black LLP’s mishandling of a Subject Access Request, highlighting significant GDPR compliance issues and the importance of data protection.

Navigating GDPR Challenges: My Experience with a Subject Access Request
Data Protection and GDPR

Navigating GDPR Challenges: My Experience with a Subject Access Request

Written by John Barwell 28 June 202419 August 2026

Highlighting key issues in handling Subject Access Requests (SARs) and advocating for greater transparency and GDPR compliance in data protection practices.

Revolutionising Legal Oversight: New SRA Powers under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
Regulatory Matters

Revolutionising Legal Oversight: New SRA Powers under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023

Written by John Barwell 19 June 202419 August 2026

Explore the new powers granted to the SRA under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 to combat economic crime and enhance corporate transparency.

The Troubling Trend of Data Controllers Undermining Subject Access Requests
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The Troubling Trend of Data Controllers Undermining Subject Access Requests

Written by John Barwell 19 May 202419 August 2026

Examining GDPR non-compliance: How data controllers undermine SARs and the challenges faced by data subjects.

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