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Our Equality and Diversity Strategy

Our Equality and Diversity Strategy provides:

  • A statement of commitment by our President and Chief Executive;
  • An introduction to the strategy and what it means for the Society and the profession;
  • Details on how the strategy was developed;
  • Details of the standards and responsibilities we need to meet;
  • An overview of the organisation;
  • An overview of the legislation and codes;
  • Details of how to identify functions and policies, prioritise them, consult on them and monitor them;
  • Information on how we will publish results of work and further information;
  • Our Strategic Equality and Diversity Objectives for the period 2005 – 2008;
  • Examples of how the objectives might affect the services you use as a member of the public, solicitor, or trainee;
  • Detailed lists of our functions and processes;
  • Individuals Action Plans for particular departments;

Use the links below to download a copy of our full strategy, and the two accompanying appendices, or our latest Annual Report:

Equality and Diversity Strategy - Main Document
Equality and Diversity Strategy - Appendix 1
Equality and Diversity Strategy - Appendix 2

Annual Report (2006/07)

Annual Report (2005/06)


Gender Equality Scheme 

Disability Equality Scheme