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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 20244 June 2026

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

The Cavalry of Reform: Reinforcing the Ramparts of the UK Legal System
Regulatory Matters

The Cavalry of Reform: Reinforcing the Ramparts of the UK Legal System

Written by John Barwell 29 May 20242 July 2026

A call to action for comprehensive reforms within the UK legal system to combat negligence, data breaches, injustice, and greed. This article advocates for stronger regulatory oversight, enhanced powers for the SRA, ICO, and Legal Ombudsman, and a renewed commitment to ethical practices to restore public trust.

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.

The Shadow of Misconduct: How My Experience with Burnetts Solicitors Sheds Light on Legal Ethics and Accountability (Update)
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The Shadow of Misconduct: How My Experience with Burnetts Solicitors Sheds Light on Legal Ethics and Accountability (Update)

Written by John Barwell 16 April 202431 August 2024

A personal account of legal misconduct by Burnetts Solicitors, highlighting breaches of fiduciary duty, ethical failures, and the urgent need for reform in the legal profession.

A Digital Journey: Redefining Ethics in Law Through My Lens
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A Digital Journey: Redefining Ethics in Law Through My Lens

Written by John Barwell 17 March 202431 August 2024

Explore the intersection of legal ethics and digital innovation, highlighting the need for transparency and robust data security in the legal profession.

Navigating Legal Ethics: A Call for Transparency and Integrity in Legal Practice
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Navigating Legal Ethics: A Call for Transparency and Integrity in Legal Practice

Written by John Barwell 14 March 202431 August 2024

Explore a personal journey through fiduciary breaches and GDPR challenges, highlighting the need for ethical reform and transparency in the legal profession.

Embracing Ethics in Legal Representation
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Embracing Ethics in Legal Representation

Written by John Barwell 13 March 202431 August 2024

Explore the consequences of ethical negligence in legal practice, highlighting the need for client-first approaches and renewed integrity in the legal profession.

Unveiling the Consequences of Misrepresentation in Legal Communications: A Personal Journey
Legal Ethics

Unveiling the Consequences of Misrepresentation in Legal Communications: A Personal Journey

Written by John Barwell 11 March 202431 August 2024

Explore the repercussions of legal misrepresentations and the urgent need for accountability and integrity in the legal profession.

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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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