An independent Office of the Whistleblower could fundamentally reshape how the UK protects and supports those who disclose unethical or unlawful practices.
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
The NHS’s rising legal defence costs reveal systemic issues prioritising reputation over patient safety and transparency.
Written by John Barwell
The SRA apologises after being ordered to pay £180,000 for improperly prosecuting a City lawyer, raising fresh concerns about its regulatory processes.
Written by John Barwell
High Court rules in favour of publishing Crown Court documents, championing open justice and public accountability.
Written by John Barwell
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.
Written by John Barwell
GDPR · Subject access · Accountability Subject Access Requests are meant to give individuals a practical route to understand how their personal data is being used. This case study sets out the author’s account of how a SAR to Balliol Property Services became a prolonged dispute involving repeated ID demands, shifting instructions, unclear roles and … Continue reading “How Burnetts and BPS Weaponised GDPR to Obstruct Justice: A Shocking Case Study”
Written by John Barwell
The SRA’s systemic failures highlight its inability to combat economic crime, raising the question: is it time to dismantle and rebuild our legal regulatory framework?
Written by John Barwell
An open letter demanding urgent reform of the Solicitors Regulation Authority due to repeated regulatory failures.
Written by John Barwell
Judges must call out misconduct and promote transparency to restore public trust in the UK’s legal system.
Written by John Barwell
This article critically examines procedural and ethical concerns in a lease forfeiture case involving Burnetts Solicitors. Issues include the concealment of a bailiff’s identity, non-compliance with transparency obligations, and significant procedural anomalies, calling into question the firm’s adherence to ethical standards.