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Equality report

17 March 2011
Issue: 7457 / Categories: Legal News
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The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published a report showing its progress in equality and diversity.

Its achievements include piloting work-based learning as an alternative to the solicitors training contract, issuing an information leaflet to the profession highlighting responsibilities on equality and diversity, raising the SRA’s profile at roadshows and focus groups, and increasing the proportion of female employees with senior roles to 14%. Mehrunnisa Lalani, director of inclusion, says:
“Moving forward we will continue to engage and consult with the profession, ensure that we have a clearer picture of the needs of consumers, and provide staff with the necessary support and development to embed equality and diversity principles into their work.”

 

Issue: 7457 / Categories: Legal News
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