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Written by John Barwell
This article examines why many solicitors who begin with high ethical standards gradually compromise their values. It discusses the cultural and systemic pressures within the legal profession, and offers a call to action for restoring integrity and fairness in the UK legal system.
Written by John Barwell
This article critically examines procedural and ethical concerns in a lease forfeiture case involving Burnetts Solicitors. Issues include the concealment of a bailiff’s identity, non-compliance with transparency obligations, and significant procedural anomalies, calling into question the firm’s adherence to ethical standards.
Written by John Barwell
Litigants in person · Procedural fairness · Legal accountability Litigants in person often face a procedural contest as well as a legal one. When documents arrive late, tactical correspondence escalates pressure, or professional opponents rely on procedural complexity, the practical question is not only whether the rules were technically followed. It is whether the process … Continue reading “Why Do Solicitors and Barristers Bend the Rules? The Pernicious Underside of the UK Legal System”
Written by John Barwell
The Midgley v Vossloh Cogifer UK Ltd case reveals how unethical tactics by experienced legal professionals can mislead the court, especially against unrepresented claimants, leading to unintended legal outcomes. This article explores the implications for tribunal governance and legal ethics.
Written by John Barwell
The submission of evidence directly to a judge by opposing counsel during proceedings, particularly without formal request or disclosure, poses significant legal and ethical issues that can compromise the fairness and integrity of the judicial process, especially in online UK court proceedings.
Written by John Barwell
Explore the challenges with the ICO’s complaints process and discover effective strategies for addressing shortcomings in the UK’s data protection framework.
Written by John Barwell
Discover the latest updates from Legal Lens, including our temporary pause in article publications and the exciting launch of our new case management tool for Litigants in Person.
Written by John Barwell
The Solicitors Regulation Authority faces scrutiny after being ordered to pay £189,000 in costs following a failed prosecution against Dentons. This raises critical questions about regulatory practices in the UK legal sector.
Written by John Barwell
A solicitor faces serious allegations of misconduct in a long-standing will dispute. Discover the complexities of this intriguing legal case involving deception and family conflict.
Written by John Barwell
The complex legal dispute between David Davies and former Law Society President David Greene raises critical questions about ethics in the UK legal profession.
