The ICO’s passive approach to GDPR enforcement exacerbates court backlogs and undermines data protection rights in the UK.
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
AI · Legal services · Client transparency AI can make legal services faster, cheaper and more accessible. But if law firms use AI behind the scenes while billing as if every task was performed conventionally, the technology becomes a transparency problem. The issue is not whether solicitors may use AI. The issue is whether clients … Continue reading “The Hidden Side of AI in Legal Services: Navigating Transparency and Ethical Challenges”
Written by John Barwell
The legal system’s failure to support Litigants in Person (LiPs) is causing significant mental health challenges, exposing the urgent need for reform.
Written by John Barwell
Long dismissed as nuisances or obstacles to efficient litigation, Litigants in Person (LiPs)—individuals who represent themselves in court without legal representation—are challenging entrenched assumptions about their capabilities and the legal system itself.
Written by John Barwell
A Channel 4 documentary exposes severe corruption and misconduct within Avon and Somerset Police, highlighting the critical need for systemic reform.
Written by John Barwell
An in-depth comparison of Ireland’s enhanced whistleblower protections under the Protected Disclosures Act 2022 with those in England, Wales, and Scotland.
Written by John Barwell
Could public scrutiny improve the UK’s judicial appointment process? A controversial US Senate hearing offers food for thought.
Written by John Barwell
An open letter demanding urgent reform of the Solicitors Regulation Authority due to repeated regulatory failures.
Written by John Barwell
Judges must call out misconduct and promote transparency to restore public trust in the UK’s legal system.
Written by John Barwell
Conflicts of interest, hidden networks, and a lack of accountability plague the UK justice system—who stands to benefit, and what needs to change?