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Judicial Guidance Quietly Removes Written Evidence Option for Disabled Litigants
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Judicial Guidance Quietly Removes Written Evidence Option for Disabled Litigants

Written by John Barwell 14 January 202618 August 2026

A quiet May 2025 change to the Equal Treatment Bench Book removed a written-only evidence adjustment for mental health disabilities—raising concerns about access to justice as tribunals demand increasingly “objective” medical proof for adjustments and postponements.

The Hidden Cost of Legal Misconduct: Mental Health Impacts on Clients
Legal Practice

The Hidden Cost of Legal Misconduct: Mental Health Impacts on Clients

Written by John Barwell 1 July 202419 August 2026

Exploring the mental health impacts of legal misconduct on clients, highlighting the psychological toll and the need for systemic reform in the UK justice system.

The Mental Health Impact of Being on the Wrong End of the Justice System in the UK
Legal Practice

The Mental Health Impact of Being on the Wrong End of the Justice System in the UK

Written by John Barwell 28 June 202419 August 2026

Exploring the mental health impact of justice system failings in the UK, highlighting wrongful convictions and the need for systemic reforms.

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