‘The supreme court began its search for three new judges on Thursday, seeking members who will “improve the diversity of the court”.’
The Guardian, 16th February 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The Legal Services Board (LSB) will next year carry out the first formal assessment of how the profession’s regulators have performed in improving diversity in their parts of the law, it has announced.’
Legal Futures, 16th February 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A parliamentary vote of no confidence in the Football Association’s ability to govern the sport and reform itself has been passed by a small number of MPs. The backbench motion, proposed by the chairman of the culture, media and sport committee Damian Collins, has no legal force but was intended to increase the pressure on the FA to reform its board and council in line with the new official code for sports governing bodies.’
The Guardian, 9th February 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Plans by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to impose fixed-term contracts on fee- paid judges could be unlawful, the Bar Council has warned.’
Legal Futures, 21st December 2016
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Government proposals to increase the diversity of the judiciary and improve career prospects could be counter-productive, the Law Society warned today.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 20th December 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Challenging the concept of a ‘stereotypical’ QC, Peter Purvis talks to five of this year’s more diverse Silk successes, with some healthy criticism of the selection process and advice for would-be applicants.’
Counsel, December 2016
Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk
‘Home Secretary Amber Rudd’s speech on police reform.’
Home Office, 16th November 2016
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
‘The UK’s most senior judge, Lord Neuberger, has announced he will retire next summer and signalled the launch of a judicial appointments process that could – through offering flexible working practices – improve diversity on the supreme court bench.’
The Guardian, 21st November 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Privately educated people still dominate the legal profession, with barriers to entry for those from less affluent backgrounds are even more acute at the Bar than among solicitors, the Social Mobility Commission said yesterday.’
Legal Futures, 17th November 2016
Source: www.legalfutures.com
‘More women and minority ethnic lawyers will be helped to become judges, the first female lord chancellor, Liz Truss, has pledged.’
The Guardian, 9th November 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The first Sikh High Court judge has urged solicitors to be optimistic about diversity in the judiciary, despite acknowledging recruitment challenges.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 27th October 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Thousands of judges are facing radical changes to their pay and working conditions, including expenses curbs and a new obligation to give up to a year’s notice when they want to quit.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 15th September 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The Supreme Court is expected to revamp its judicial selection process, which could result in more women filling vacancies.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 12th July 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A sharp fall in the number of magistrates in England and Wales will ensure that those on the bench remain overwhelmingly white and elderly, the government has been warned.’
The Guardian, 22nd June 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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