Responding to today’s publication of the official Diversity of the judiciary 2023 statistics report, Matthew Hill, Chief Executive of the Legal Services Board, said:
“The LSB is committed to maximising the role of regulation in improving the diversity of the legal services profession – the pool from which the judiciary is drawn.
“This report gives a rich picture of the progress being made to improve judicial diversity, and it must be used to evaluate what is and isn’t working so that, as a sector, we continue to achieve meaningful change. The legal services regulators must consider what further data or research might be required about the professions they regulate to inform diversity initiatives. This will help improve the diversity of the lawyers who progress towards a career in the judiciary.
“We will continue to work collectively with JDF partners and others to create a judiciary that reflects the diverse society that it serves.”
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Notes to editor
Later this year, the LSB will consult on a policy statement to provide clear, updated expectations that aim to maximise the impact of regulation in creating a more diverse legal sector.