Lord Jonathan Sumption
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBE
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Achieving Gender Equality in the Judiciary
The speaker discusses the challenges of achieving gender equality in the judiciary and their experiences as a judicial appointments commissioner. They explore the difficulties in increasing representation of women and ethnic minorities while adhering to their statutory remit, and highlight the high dropout rate of women in the legal profession. The chapter also touches upon societal changes, differences in generational habits, and the potential impact of positive discrimination and educational disadvantage.
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