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Charity Whistleblower Triumphs in Landmark Employment Tribunal Case
Regulatory Matters

Charity Whistleblower Triumphs in Landmark Employment Tribunal Case

Written by John Barwell 19 January 202518 August 2026

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.

£1.6 Million Legal Bill: NHS Trust’s Troubling Partnership with Controversial Capsticks LLP
Regulatory Matters

£1.6 Million Legal Bill: NHS Trust’s Troubling Partnership with Controversial Capsticks LLP

Written by John Barwell 18 January 202518 August 2026

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request reveals that Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust spent £1.6 million on Capsticks LLP between 2017 and 2023, spotlighting the firm’s controversial role in NHS litigation.

Open Justice Prevails: Court Documents to be Published in Landmark Ruling
Case Studies

Open Justice Prevails: Court Documents to be Published in Landmark Ruling

Written by John Barwell 20 December 202418 August 2026

High Court rules in favour of publishing Crown Court documents, championing open justice and public accountability.

Should UK Judges Face Public Scrutiny? Lessons from a Shocking US Senate Hearing
Judicial Conduct

Should UK Judges Face Public Scrutiny? Lessons from a Shocking US Senate Hearing

Written by John Barwell 27 November 202418 August 2026

Could public scrutiny improve the UK’s judicial appointment process? A controversial US Senate hearing offers food for thought.

Judge’s Notes Exemptions: The Secret Change Under the Data Protection Act 2018
Case Studies

Judge’s Notes Exemptions: The Secret Change Under the Data Protection Act 2018

Written by John Barwell 7 November 202418 August 2026

A new judicial exemption under the Data Protection Act 2018 limits access to judges’ notes, quietly curbing transparency and sparking debate on fairness and accountability.

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