Why I Went Quiet, and Where the Arbitration Stands Now
First, I want to apologise for going quiet for so long. The truth is, some people I associated with, whether online or even just out and about, were harassed by the Cridlands and their small group of supporters on social media. Family, friends, acquaintances, and even bystanders found themselves targeted simply for being seen with me. That’s why I made the decision to drop off the map for a while and let things cool down.
But with the recent judgment in the arbitration process now out, I wanted to update everyone on where things stand, and to make it absolutely clear: I’m not stopping. What was done here was not fair, and I’m still fighting for justice and accountability.
Where We Are:
- Despite being expressly allowed to submit a fresh Points of Claim and Reply (with evidence), see below, the arbitrator chose to ignore all of it and instead ruled on an old, “curated” document IMPRESS prepared at the very beginning.
- The arbitrator even made a new direction after the directions hearing, limiting the scope without clear justification or giving me a chance to respond.
- I’ve now filed complaints with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), with all supporting documents.
- I am also tracking an official Subject Access Request (SAR) with IMPRESS to see what happened behind the scenes.
What to Expect Next:
- Over the coming week, you’ll probably see a flurry of posts and “victory laps” from the Cridlands about this so-called judgment. Just know: the process that led to it was deeply flawed, and my fight for real accountability continues.
A Glimpse Into Their Tactics
For those who wonder just how aggressive this all became, I’ve attached their “mediation response” below. Rather than engage constructively, they used the opportunity to threaten me, demand that I withdraw from public life, and attach bizarre conditions to any settlement, including a demand that I donate money to a charity of their choosing, Care4Calais.
It’s not just unkind; it’s vindictive and a clear attempt to intimidate and silence me.
Compare the documents yourself
I’ve included the “curated” application* the arbitrator used, my actual Points of Claim, and the Cridlands’ mediation response*. It’s plain to see how much was disregarded, and how far the other side was willing to go.
Thank you to everyone who’s reached out or supported me quietly through this. I’ll keep you posted as my complaints work through CIArb and SRA. I’m not backing down.
* links removed as per CIArb investigation