Equality and diversity
Diversity statement
As the professional body for solicitors in Scotland, the Society
has responsibilities to the profession, to the public as a whole,
and as an employer. To represent and protect these truly
diverse groups, the Society recognises the need to:
- value the contribution from all who make up the population of
Scotland
- take strength from the widest experience, knowledge and
understanding it can access - both within and outwith our Society
membership
- go beyond legal compliance by integrating diversity into all
that we do
- promote the core values of diversity to the profession as a
whole
Responsibilities
The legal profession, and the Society, have various
responsibilities in relation to equality and diversity covered by
legislation and statutory codes, for example:
- as employers
- as providers of 'goods and services' (to the public)
The Society has additional responsibilities as a:
- 'public authority' in respect of our 'public functions'
- service provider to the profession
- trade (membership) organisation
- qualifications body
Our Equality & Diversity Strategy is part of a
package of measures to ensure that we meet the requirements and
encourage the profession to do so.
Contacts
Head of Diversity
The Law Society of Scotland
26 Drumsheugh Gardens
Edinburgh
EH3 7YR
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