A glaring date error in the Monarch Aircraft Engineering Employment Tribunal ruling challenges confidence in Britain’s workplace justice system.
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
In March 2025, ten women – among them doctors, a nurse, and a nuclear industry whistleblower – launched a legal challenge against the UK’s judicial watchdog. They allege that an employment judge, Philip Lancaster, bullied and biased proceedings in their cases, yet the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) refused to investigate.[^1] One complainant, Alison McDermott, […]
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Whistleblowing platforms claim to offer protection and integrity, but what if they’re just another layer of corporate control?
Written by John Barwell
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is often seen as a bureaucratic maze where complaints drag on and consumers feel unheard. Yet, my recent experience challenged this perception.
Written by John Barwell
The SDT’s revocation of an SRA rebuke underscores the challenges of balancing solicitor accountability with proportional regulatory enforcement.
Written by John Barwell
A forthcoming APPG report reveals significant concerns about the FCA’s oversight of major scandals and its cultural dysfunction.
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?
Written by John Barwell
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) can seem like an intimidating body, especially when challenging misconduct in the legal profession. This guide aims to simplify the process for those who want to apply directly to the SDT without the help of a lawyer, making it clearer how to work within this regulatory framework.
Written by John Barwell
In my previous articles, I’ve criticised the SRA’s failures extensively. The Axiom Ince scandal is just one example that highlights how a body meant to regulate the profession often appears to shield it instead. However, I now find myself at a point where I must engage with the wider regulatory system, specifically the Solicitors Disciplinary […]
Written by John Barwell
The SRA is supposed to regulate the legal profession, uphold justice, and protect the public, but instead, it behaves like an inept sheriff in a lawless Wild West town—drunk, incapable, and ultimately indifferent to the chaos surrounding it.