Shining a Light on Justice, Empowering Your Legal Journey
Written by John Barwell
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.
Written by John Barwell
Discover the challenges individuals face in accessing personal data under GDPR, as I recount my struggle against deliberate obstruction of a Subject Access Request.
Written by John Barwell
The Legal Ombudsman’s inaction on a complaint against Burnett’s Solicitors undermines public trust and sets a dangerous precedent for UK legal regulation.
Written by John Barwell
AI in legal practice offers efficiency and accuracy but raises ethical challenges. Legal professionals must navigate bias, privacy, and transparency issues.
Written by John Barwell
An information request reveals the SRA’s complaint handling and decision-making processes, highlighting their commitment to transparency and accountability.
Written by John Barwell
Examining Naylors Gavin Black LLP’s mishandling of a Subject Access Request, highlighting significant GDPR compliance issues and the importance of data protection.
Written by John Barwell
Highlighting key issues in handling Subject Access Requests (SARs) and advocating for greater transparency and GDPR compliance in data protection practices.
Written by John Barwell
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.
Written by John Barwell
Examining GDPR non-compliance: How data controllers undermine SARs and the challenges faced by data subjects.
Written by John Barwell
Exploring the ethical and legal complexities of whistleblowing: balancing NDAs, compromise agreements, and public interest.
