The British Sign Language (BSL) Bill was introduced to the House of Commons as a private members’ bill on 16 June 2021 by Rosie Cooper. The BSL Bill…
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In this month’s edition of Counsel Magazine (p10-11), Dr Gregory Burke shares lessons learnt as a disabled barrister and a call to action…
Mark Blois tells us about his 25-year career as a nationally acclaimed lawyer specialising in education law, recently being included in the 2021…
Every month, the Law Society asks a member of one of our diversity and inclusion (D&I) networks to share their story. Read Rhian…
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is the perfect time to acknowledge and recognise the many strengths and talents that come from thinking and perceiving the…
A new inspection report follows the progress of people with mental health needs through the criminal justice system, from first contact with the…
Making reasonable adjustments at recruitment and employment stages can be invaluable for all disabled candidates, but what do these adjustments look like for…
New resources providing law firms with support and guidance on creating healthy working environments have been issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, coinciding…
The SRA has updated their diversity data based on information submitted to the SRA last summer from more than 8,700 firms employing more…
The Careers Research & Advisory Centre (CRAC) has published the Life at the Young Bar report which was commissioned by the Bar Council and…