The UK’s whistleblowing regime promises protection but, in practice, enables institutional retaliation that silences staff and imperils the public.
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) is the UK’s only judicial body empowered to oversee complaints against state surveillance and covert activities by intelligence agencies, police forces, and local authorities.
Written by John Barwell
The UK’s whistleblowing laws are outdated, leaving many workers unprotected. The Office of the Whistleblower Bill aims to fix this with independent enforcement, regulatory penalties, and stronger safeguards.
Written by John Barwell
Irina Woodhead’s case against Shell unveils systemic failures in whistleblower protections and UK justice.
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
UK whistleblowing protections face mounting criticism, with calls for reform drawing on international best practices and proposals for enhanced safeguards.
Written by John Barwell
The UK’s whistleblowing framework is failing, leaving whistleblowers unprotected and at risk.
Written by John Barwell
Dr Serryth Colbert’s experience with the RUH exposes systemic NHS governance failures, revealing the dire need for transparency and reform.
Written by John Barwell
The FCA’s failure to act on George Patellis’s evidence amplified fraud, ruined his life, and exposed systemic flaws in whistleblower protections.
Written by John Barwell
A critical examination of corruption in UK law firms, highlighting systemic issues, ethical breaches, and proposing reforms to uphold integrity and public trust.