The tragic case of Semina Halliwell highlights systemic failures in police, social care, and mental health services—failures that cost a vulnerable child her life and demand urgent accountability.
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Paul Millinder, long dismissed as a vexatious litigant, argues he has been unjustly silenced by the UK courts for exposing judicial misconduct and now seeks justice in Hong Kong.
Written by John Barwell
The Crown Court backlog highlights systemic failures, with costly Nightingale courts offering little more than a temporary patch.
Written by John Barwell
The UK justice system faces an unprecedented crisis due to decades of underfunding and judicial inefficiencies, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. With case backlogs in Crown and civil courts leaving victims, defendants, and litigants in limbo, the government risks breaching human rights obligations under Article 6(1) of the ECHR. This article examines the human cost of delays, state accountability, and urgent reforms needed to restore public confidence and uphold justice.
Written by John Barwell
John Robertson’s deplatforming highlights the urgent need to defend free speech and expose injustice in the legal system.
Written by John Barwell
Could public scrutiny improve the UK’s judicial appointment process? A controversial US Senate hearing offers food for thought.
Written by John Barwell
The UK’s regulatory bodies are relics of a bygone era, built on flawed foundations and unfit for a modern society. Reform isn’t the answer; these institutions must be dismantled and rebuilt from the ground up, with transparency, accountability, and public oversight at their core. Without a radical overhaul, public trust will continue to erode, and justice will remain out of reach for many.
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 UK justice system faces a crisis of accountability due to failures in legal regulation. This article highlights the urgent need for a public inquiry into the SRA and shares real stories of those affected. It’s time to demand transparency and real change.
Written by John Barwell
The Myth of Fairness The presumption that the UK justice system is inherently fair and impartial is a comforting yet ultimately misleading notion. For many LiPs, this perception of fairness is wholly detached from reality. Increasingly, there is a pervasive sentiment that the justice system is not only rigged but disproportionately skewed in favour of […]