Barristers and EDI - The BSB consultation on the proposed new rules

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The Bar Standards Board has launched a consultation on proposed amendments to the Equality Rules. The consultation runs until 29 November 2024.

The BSB is gathering views on proposed rules to advance equality, diversity, and inclusion at the Bar, and is keen to hear a wide range of views and welcomes all contributions to the ongoing consultation.

As the BSB gathers views of barristers and chambers on proposed amendments, they welcome all contributions to the ongoing consultation.

Hear from the Bar Standard Board’s Policy Manager for Equality and Access to Justice, Poornima Karunacadacharan and VinciWorks compliance experts on what you need to know about the proposals, and listen to the questions you posed answered by the BSB.

The consultation is open until 29 November 2024.

Guest speakers: Poornima Karunacadacharan, Policy Manager, Equality and Access to Justice, The Bar Standards Board.

Poornima Karunacadacharan is the Policy Manager for Equality and Access to Justice at the BSB. She has been leading on the drafting of the Equality Rules, as well as ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion is embedded in all areas of BSB regulation. She has over 20 years’ experience working in the Charity Sector and as a consultant for public sector organisations on equality and human rights issues. Poornima has expertise in training public, private, and voluntary sector organisations on the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty.