With legal fees soaring, more people are representing themselves in court as Litigants in Person (LiPs).
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
In the UK, whistleblowers confront powerful institutions to expose hidden wrongs, often relying on courage, thorough preparation, and legal resolve.
Written by John Barwell
Noreen Metcalf wins a landmark Employment Tribunal case against St Anne’s Community Services, spotlighting whistleblowing challenges and the need for accountability in the charity sector.
Written by John Barwell
Learn practical steps to navigate ACAS and Employment Tribunals as a Litigant in Person and overcome the challenges of self-representation.
Written by John Barwell
John Robertson’s deplatforming highlights the urgent need to defend free speech and expose injustice in the legal system.
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
The Law Commission drives legal reform in England and Wales, but its advisory role highlights both its power and its limitations in shaping justice.
Written by John Barwell
Rights of Women has called on regulators to address unethical legal practices that exploit vulnerable litigants in person, urging stricter oversight to ensure fairness and access to justice, particularly in family court proceedings.
Written by John Barwell
It is time to confront an uncomfortable truth: why do some legal professionals bend the rules, and what can we do to stop it? The Culture of Rule-Bending Many within the British legal system are all too familiar with an unfortunate reality: some solicitors and barristers employ tactics that manipulate procedural nuances, thereby undermining the […]
Written by John Barwell
The UK legal system aims to ensure fairness and access to justice for all, but Litigants in Person (LiPs) often face significant disadvantages compared to represented parties, despite provisions in the Civil Procedure Rules designed to assist them. This article explores the challenges faced by LiPs and suggests potential reforms to create a more equitable legal environment.