In an era where justice is increasingly elusive, a disturbing trend has emerged—not from misguided litigants in person (LiPs), but from the legal teams representing powerful respondents.
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
For many, navigating the legal system without professional representation is a daunting task. Known as Litigants in Person (LiPs), these individuals take on the courts without the benefit of a solicitor or barrister, often due to financial constraints or a deep belief in their own cause. While some manage their cases successfully, others fall into … Continue reading “Litigants in Person and the Civil Restraint Order Trap”
Written by John Barwell
With legal fees soaring, more people are representing themselves in court as Litigants in Person (LiPs).
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.