Equality & diversity

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Literature review into overrepresentation in complaints about potential misconduct made to SRA published

An independent review of existing literature looking into the overrepresentation of Black, Asian and minority ethnic solicitors in complaints about solicitors made to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has been published

SRA proposed budget increase could impact firms

The Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) 2023-2024 business plan and budget consultation proposes a 12% budget increase, which could impact firms who are already facing inflationary pressures, the Law Society of England and Wales said today

Understanding the most important allyship and inclusion behaviours in firms

Jo Kandola explores how leaders can play a positive role in fostering diversity within a firm

Reasonable adjustments in the workplace

Hina Belitz reviews the practicalities of discrimination law and equality practices at work

Parents in law

Matthew Kay considers practical help for working parents in the legal sector

Latest BSB diversity data: progress made but work still to be done

Barristers who are female or from minority ethnic backgrounds remain underrepresented

Leigh Day secures thousands in compensation from BBC in TV licence sex discrimination claim

75 per cent of prosecutions brought by TV Licensing are against women

Navigating sexual harassment claims in the MeToo era

Hina Belitz considers employers' equality duties in sexual harassment cases