Legal Walk 2012
May 9, 2012 – 10:02 pm | No Comment

The Society of Black Lawyers (SBL) will be taking part in the London Legal Walk on 21 May 2012. This renowned event is a 10km sponsored walk around some of London’s legal landmarks. It is …

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SBL launches survey of ethnic minority solicitors
October 2, 2011 – 9:13 am | No Comment
SBL launches survey of ethnic minority solicitors

The Society of Black Lawyers (SBL) has launched a survey among current and former solicitors within the black, Asian and minority ethnic community who have been (or are currently) the subject of an investigation and/or regulatory action …

Bar Standards Board publishes diversity report on professional conduct decisions
October 1, 2011 – 2:20 pm | No Comment
Bar Standards Board publishes diversity report on professional conduct decisions

The Professional Conduct Department at the Bar Standards Board (BSB) has published its annual diversity report.

Government to reform the Equality and Human Rights Commission
July 4, 2011 – 8:16 pm | No Comment
Government to reform the Equality and Human Rights Commission

The Government Equalities Office has published detailed plans for major changes to the way the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) operates.
The proposals are contained in a consultation that will run for three months …

Report reveals racism at the heart of the UK legal profession
July 4, 2011 – 8:10 pm | No Comment
Report reveals racism at the heart of the UK legal profession

A comprehensive investigation conducted by the former chair of the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE), Lord Herman Ouseley into allegations of racism, discrimination and victimisation within the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has found extensive evidence …

Bar Standards Board: Committee opportunities
July 4, 2011 – 4:18 pm | No Comment
Bar Standards Board: Committee opportunities

As the Bar Standards Board (BSB) launches its latest recruitment drive for new committee members, Jasbir Dhillon tells blacklawyer.org why he became a member of the BSB’s Standards Committee.