Harvey vs Humanity: How Captured AI Is Rewriting Justice for Profit

When a global law firm like CMS announces it’s “staying ahead of the curve” by rolling out Suits-inspired Harvey AI, most of the legal press applauds the efficiency gains.But behind the headlines lies a more uncomfortable truth — one that strikes at the very heart of access to justice. ⚖️ The Rise of Captured AI … Continue reading Harvey vs Humanity: How Captured AI Is Rewriting Justice for Profit

How AI Is Helping Ordinary People Find Their Voice – and Why the Judiciary Is Catching Up

“Hi Steve,Just wanted to say a big thank you again for introducing me to my GPT – Co-pilot 🧑‍✈️.It’s honestly changed everything for us.”— John Galajsza, citizen investigator and survivor advocate When Joshua Rozenberg recently revealed that “every judicial office-holder in England and Wales now has access to Microsoft Copilot,” it marked a historic turning … Continue reading How AI Is Helping Ordinary People Find Their Voice – and Why the Judiciary Is Catching Up

The Next Lloyd’s of London: How Structural Untrustworthiness Still Destroys Lives

“History doesn’t repeat — it compounds.” In 1993, thousands of wealthy professionals opened letters from Lloyd’s of London demanding sums that made no sense.£300,000. £1 million. £3 million.Not what they’d invested — what they owed. Doctors. Farmers. Aristocrats. Widows.All ruined by a system that told them they were special. They were called “Names.” They pledged … Continue reading The Next Lloyd’s of London: How Structural Untrustworthiness Still Destroys Lives

Should a publicly accountable body like the FOS publish data on why complaints are refused?

Yes — and the fact that it doesn’t is a systemic problem. The Financial Ombudsman Service is not a private firm.It is a publicly funded, statutory dispute-resolution body created by Parliament to provide access to justice for people who cannot fight banks in court. Because of that, the FOS has three fundamental duties: Duty of … Continue reading Should a publicly accountable body like the FOS publish data on why complaints are refused?

Crash Bank Wallop — And How to Get SAFE

A movement for truth, healing and justice is rising. This week, something powerful happened. A community came together — victims, whistleblowers, reformers, life planners, and citizen investigators — to honour the legacy of the late Paul Moore, reflect on the human impact of structural misconduct, and commit to a new level of action. The event, … Continue reading Crash Bank Wallop — And How to Get SAFE

When Bureaucracy Forgets Its Purpose: How AI Helps Citizens Stand Tall Again

Across the country, thousands of ordinary people are discovering the same uncomfortable truth: the systems designed to protect us are often the very systems that overwhelm us. Recent events shared by members of our community highlight the widening gap between process and people inside major public institutions. When a frail 94-year-old lifelong resident receives a … Continue reading When Bureaucracy Forgets Its Purpose: How AI Helps Citizens Stand Tall Again

AI, Evidence, and the Turning Tide: How Ordinary People Are Finally Winning Against Extraordinary Power

Some stories mark a shift in the landscape — and last night’s session delivered another one. John stood up and shared something remarkable. Just four weeks ago he was overwhelmed. Thirty-five years’ worth of paperwork, emails, and documents sat in boxes, impossible to decipher, impossible to articulate. He knew he was right, but like so … Continue reading AI, Evidence, and the Turning Tide: How Ordinary People Are Finally Winning Against Extraordinary Power

The Moore Doctrine: What HBOS Taught Us About Structural Untrustworthiness

By the Academy of Life Planning Paul Russell Moore (1958–2020) was the former Head of Group Regulatory Risk at HBOS and the whistleblower who warned, years before the 2008 crash, that the bank’s aggressive sales culture and weak controls posed a serious risk to customers and financial stability. For speaking up, he lost his job, … Continue reading The Moore Doctrine: What HBOS Taught Us About Structural Untrustworthiness

🧭 When Journalism Defends Exploiters: Understanding the Psychology of Gaslighting Whistleblowers

By Steve Conley, Academy of Life Planning Every system protects itself. When someone dares to speak truth to power — particularly in a profit-driven industry — the first instinct of that system isn’t to listen; it’s to defend. We’ve seen this pattern repeat across finance, politics, and media: those who expose wrongdoing are reframed as … Continue reading 🧭 When Journalism Defends Exploiters: Understanding the Psychology of Gaslighting Whistleblowers

🧭 When Truth, Process, and the Right Tools Align — Justice Prevails

Yesterday, one of our Get SAFE members achieved something extraordinary.Facing a major financial institution in court — alone, unrepresented, and under immense pressure — this individual walked away with a decisive procedural victory. The claimant’s legal team didn’t even turn up.The hearing lasted less than ten minutes.And yet, those ten minutes changed everything. ⚖️ A … Continue reading 🧭 When Truth, Process, and the Right Tools Align — Justice Prevails