Over 50% of family law cases in 2022 involved unrepresented parties, highlighting challenges for Litigants in Person and efforts to support them. #LitigantsinPerson #UKLaw
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
The digital divide in UK courts disadvantages Litigants in Person, making it harder for them to navigate the legal system compared to represented parties. #AccessToJustice
Written by John Barwell
Access to justice Digital courts can improve speed, convenience and access to information. But digitisation can also create a new form of inequality where represented parties have better systems, training and support than litigants in person. The access-to-justice test is not whether the court has an online process. It is whether an ordinary user can … Continue reading “Digital Divide: Are Litigants in Person Getting Equal Access to Justice?”
Written by John Barwell
Explore how UK data controllers exploit regulatory loopholes and legal counsel to shield sensitive documents, frustrate information requests, and control legal narratives.
Written by John Barwell
Naylors Gavin Black LLP faces GDPR compliance scrutiny over SAR handling, raising concerns about transparency, data accuracy, and third-party data sharing practices.
Written by John Barwell
Gilham v Ministry of Justice reshapes UK whistleblower protection, expanding PIDA’s scope and highlighting the importance of public awareness and judicial accountability.
Written by John Barwell
Explore the future of UK legal education: SQE introduction, tech integration, practical skills, ethics focus, and lifelong learning in a changing legal profession.