Equality and diversity

Barristers come from all backgrounds and all walks of life.

The Bar Council, together with the Bar Standards Board, is committed to fulfilling its statutory equality duties. We are working to widen access to all with the ability and potential to be successful at the Bar, and to encourage a diverse and inclusive profession that values the growing diversity of background of its membership.

The Equality and Diversity Section is located within the Central Services Division. It supports the work of the Equality and Diversity Committee and provides advice to the Chairman and Bar Council and to the staff of the Representation and Policy and Central Services Directorates. It offers advice to members of the profession, pupils and students and a programme of diversity training, lectures, seminars and events.

For further information please contact:

Pamela Bhalla, Equality and Diversity Adviser, or

Angela Campbell, Equality and Diversity Officer.