Skip to content
Legal Lens

Legal Lens

Independent, practical help for litigants in person in England & Wales.

Search for:
Log in
Register

Menu

Close
Legal Lens
  • About Legal Lens
    • About Us
    • Who Funds Us?
    • Values, Policies & Protocols
  • Blog
    • Latest Posts
      • When a defence becomes a claim: counterclaims and additional claims under CPR Part 20
      • Four tracks, one questionnaire: how CPR Part 26 decides where your case goes after a defence is filed
      • Ended before it starts: summary judgment and strike out under CPR Part 24 and rule 3.4 for litigants in person
      • Help with Fees: the court fee remission scheme litigants in person keep paying past
      • The tenancy deposit penalty claim: the simplest court claim a litigant in person can bring
    • Case Reports
    • Dispute Resolution
    • Legal Innovation
    • Legal Practice
    • Regulatory Matters
    • UK Legal System
  • Get Involved
    • Judicial Review Against the SRA
    • Write for Us
    • Support Us
    • Syndication and Copyright
  • Factsheets & Tools
    • Factsheets
    • Tools
    • Basic Assistance Directory
    • Peer Support Network
    • Trusted Directory
  • Contact & Free Assessment
Legal Lens
  • About Legal Lens
    • About Us
    • Who Funds Us?
    • Values, Policies & Protocols
  • Blog
    • Latest Posts
      • When a defence becomes a claim: counterclaims and additional claims under CPR Part 20
      • Four tracks, one questionnaire: how CPR Part 26 decides where your case goes after a defence is filed
      • Ended before it starts: summary judgment and strike out under CPR Part 24 and rule 3.4 for litigants in person
      • Help with Fees: the court fee remission scheme litigants in person keep paying past
      • The tenancy deposit penalty claim: the simplest court claim a litigant in person can bring
    • Case Reports
    • Dispute Resolution
    • Legal Innovation
    • Legal Practice
    • Regulatory Matters
    • UK Legal System
  • Get Involved
    • Judicial Review Against the SRA
    • Write for Us
    • Support Us
    • Syndication and Copyright
  • Factsheets & Tools
    • Factsheets
    • Tools
    • Basic Assistance Directory
    • Peer Support Network
    • Trusted Directory
  • Contact & Free Assessment
Search for:
Log in
Register

Tag: Legal Process

  • Home
  • Legal Process
When “Reasons” Are Not Reasons: Why Unexplained Decisions Defeat Accountability
Regulatory Matters

When “Reasons” Are Not Reasons: Why Unexplained Decisions Defeat Accountability

Written by John Barwell 1 July 202619 August 2026

Outcome is not explanation. Reasons matter because they make decisions intelligible, accountable and capable of proper scrutiny.

Settling Civil Court Claims: A Guide for Litigants in Person
Dispute Resolution

Settling Civil Court Claims: A Guide for Litigants in Person

Written by John Barwell 8 September 202418 August 2026

Navigating the UK civil court system as a litigant in person? Learn essential strategies for settling your claims effectively and avoiding trial-related stress.

Should You Sue? A Comprehensive Guide to Making an Informed Decision in the UK
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Should You Sue? A Comprehensive Guide to Making an Informed Decision in the UK

Written by John Barwell 28 August 202418 August 2026

Navigating the UK legal system can be daunting. Our comprehensive guide helps you answer “Should I sue?” by outlining key considerations and alternatives before taking action.

Think the SRA Is Your Only Option? Discover How to Take Your Case to the SDT
Dispute Resolution

Think the SRA Is Your Only Option? Discover How to Take Your Case to the SDT

Written by John Barwell 20 August 202417 August 2026

Navigating the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) as a Lay Applicant can be complex. This guide outlines the application process, key considerations, and challenges.

Analysing CEDR’s Failures in Overlooking Key Evidence in the SRA Complaint Process
UK Legal System

Analysing CEDR’s Failures in Overlooking Key Evidence in the SRA Complaint Process

Written by John Barwell 10 June 202419 August 2026

Critical insights into SRA and CEDR’s complaint handling reveal significant procedural failures, impacting public trust and regulatory oversight effectiveness.

Recent Posts

  • When a defence becomes a claim: counterclaims and additional claims under CPR Part 20
  • Four tracks, one questionnaire: how CPR Part 26 decides where your case goes after a defence is filed
  • Ended before it starts: summary judgment and strike out under CPR Part 24 and rule 3.4 for litigants in person
  • Help with Fees: the court fee remission scheme litigants in person keep paying past
  • The tenancy deposit penalty claim: the simplest court claim a litigant in person can bring
Legal Lens

About Legal Lens

  • About Us
  • Who Funds Us?
  • Values, Policies & Protocols

Privacy & Integrity

  • Editorial Standards
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Engagement
  • Terms of Use

Get Involved

  • Write for Us
  • Support Us
  • Syndication and Copyright

Contact Us

  • Contact
  • john@legallens.org.uk

© Legal Lens 2026. All rights reserved, except our articles, which are published under CC BY-NC 4.0.

Registered with the ICO (ZB903494). Professional indemnity and cyber risk insurance held.

Privacy Policy