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The Accountability Black Hole: How the Government’s Own Lawyers Escaped Scrutiny
Regulatory Matters

The Accountability Black Hole: How the Government’s Own Lawyers Escaped Scrutiny

Written by John Barwell 26 October 202531 May 2026

New evidence shows the UK’s top legal offices may lack any auditable complaint system—an accountability vacuum at the heart of government.

Whistleblowers Demand Accountability: Calls Grow for Investigation into Employment Judge Lancaster
Regulatory Matters

Whistleblowers Demand Accountability: Calls Grow for Investigation into Employment Judge Lancaster

Written by John Barwell 11 September 202531 May 2026

Justice Without Judges, Silence in Session—captures the systemic silence eroding fairness in UK tribunals.

The In-House Dilemma: Reporting Wrongdoing in a Culture of Silence
Legal Ethics

The In-House Dilemma: Reporting Wrongdoing in a Culture of Silence

Written by John Barwell 23 November 20244 June 2026

The SRA’s new guidance for in-house solicitors highlights ethical responsibilities but raises questions about the practical challenges of reporting wrongdoing in hostile workplaces.

Unveiling the Hidden Networks: Freemasonry’s Enduring Influence in UK Police and Judiciary
Access to Justice

Unveiling the Hidden Networks: Freemasonry’s Enduring Influence in UK Police and Judiciary

Written by John Barwell 13 November 20245 June 2026

Concerns about Freemasonry’s influence in the UK’s police and judiciary persist, highlighting the need for renewed scrutiny and updated transparency measures to restore public trust and ensure institutional integrity.

The Erosion of Integrity in the Legal Profession: From Idealism to Opportunism
Legal Ethics

The Erosion of Integrity in the Legal Profession: From Idealism to Opportunism

Written by John Barwell 22 October 20247 June 2026

This article examines why many solicitors who begin with high ethical standards gradually compromise their values. It discusses the cultural and systemic pressures within the legal profession, and offers a call to action for restoring integrity and fairness in the UK legal system.

The Justice System’s Failures and Gaps for Self-Represented Litigants (LiPs)
Dispute Resolution

The Justice System’s Failures and Gaps for Self-Represented Litigants (LiPs)

Written by John Barwell 27 May 20243 July 2026

Systemic failures disadvantage self-represented litigants, highlighting urgent need for legal reforms to ensure equal access to justice.

The Four Horsemen of the UK Legal Apocalypse
Regulatory Matters

The Four Horsemen of the UK Legal Apocalypse

Written by John Barwell 26 May 20243 July 2026

UK legal profession faces crisis as regulatory failures and unethical practices erode public trust. Urgent reforms needed to restore integrity.

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When Separate Incidents May Form One Continuing Act
When Separate Incidents May Form One Continuing Act

The EAT overturned the strike-out of race discrimination complaints in Waithaka v Barclays. The judgment explains why different managers, incidents and forms of treatment may still form part of one continuing state…

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Mental Health and Sanctions in Employment Tribunals
Mental Health and Sanctions in Employment Tribunals

Employment Tribunal conduct may be disruptive in effect while mental impairment remains relevant to its cause. This article examines evidence, non-attendance, costs, unless orders, strike-out and fairness to both parties.

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Employment Tribunal Adjustments for Vulnerable Litigants
Employment Tribunal Adjustments for Vulnerable Litigants

Employment Tribunals have broad powers to support vulnerable parties. But an impaired litigant in person may struggle to identify the barrier, explain its functional effect and provide the evidence needed for a…

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