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Calls for Transparency Over Solicitors’ Exam After Whistleblower Raises Bias Concerns
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Calls for Transparency Over Solicitors’ Exam After Whistleblower Raises Bias Concerns

Written by John Barwell 9 October 202518 August 2026

A whistleblower has challenged the fairness and transparency of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, calling for urgent reform and independent oversight.

When the Regulator Looks Away: A Blind Client’s Ordeal Through Legal Misconduct and Institutional Evasion
Regulatory Matters

When the Regulator Looks Away: A Blind Client’s Ordeal Through Legal Misconduct and Institutional Evasion

Written by John Barwell 7 September 202518 August 2026

A blind client’s ordeal with the Ministry of Justice reveals how insurers, solicitors, and the SRA collude to deny justice and accountability.

Courts Service Covered Up IT Bug That Caused Evidence to Go Missing
Regulatory Matters

Courts Service Covered Up IT Bug That Caused Evidence to Go Missing

Written by John Barwell 8 August 202518 August 2026

A leaked report reveals HMCTS hid a major IT bug for years, risking miscarriages of justice across multiple court systems.

Corruption and Complicity: Misconduct by Solicitors in UK Employment Tribunals
Regulatory Matters

Corruption and Complicity: Misconduct by Solicitors in UK Employment Tribunals

Written by John Barwell 7 June 202518 August 2026

A scathing look at how corrupt solicitors exploit Employment Tribunals—and how the SRA’s inertia makes it possible.

The Watchdog That Didn’t Bark: SRA Under Fire Over Solicitor Fraud Inaction
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The Watchdog That Didn’t Bark: SRA Under Fire Over Solicitor Fraud Inaction

Written by John Barwell 17 May 202518 August 2026

A decade of evidence shows the SRA repeatedly overlooks solicitor fraud, fostering an “old boys’ club” culture that leaves wronged clients without redress.

£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.

UK’s Whistleblowing Framework Faces Renewed Push for Comprehensive Reform
Regulatory Matters

UK’s Whistleblowing Framework Faces Renewed Push for Comprehensive Reform

Written by John Barwell 17 January 202518 August 2026

A comprehensive look at UK whistleblowing reforms, the proposed Office of the Whistleblower, and efforts to hold regulators accountable.

SRA Faces Judicial Review Amid Regulatory Failures and Years of Criticism
Access to Justice

SRA Faces Judicial Review Amid Regulatory Failures and Years of Criticism

Written by John Barwell 15 January 202518 August 2026

SRA faces judicial review over alleged regulatory failures and calls for reform.

SRA Apologises After Tribunal Orders £180,000 Costs Over Mishandled Case
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SRA Apologises After Tribunal Orders £180,000 Costs Over Mishandled Case

Written by John Barwell 25 December 202418 August 2026

The SRA apologises after being ordered to pay £180,000 for improperly prosecuting a City lawyer, raising fresh concerns about its regulatory processes.

Capsticks: A Legacy of Obstruction and Unlearned Lessons
Case Studies

Capsticks: A Legacy of Obstruction and Unlearned Lessons

Written by John Barwell 8 December 202418 August 2026

The enduring partnership between Capsticks Solicitors LLP and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) highlights systemic failures in transparency, accountability, and ethical oversight, undermining public trust in the legal profession.

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