It is the policy of the Practice not to discriminate on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or disability when deciding whether to employ staff, accept instructions from clients, instructing counsel or in the provision of services.
The Practice is committed to providing equal treatment and opportunities to all job applicants and personnel in the Practice in accordance with the guidance issued by the Law Society, and the Practice is aware of the provisions in the relevant legislation, including:
- Equal Pay Act 1970
- Sex Discrimination Act 1975
- Race Relations Act 1976
- Trade Union & Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
- National Minimum Wage Act 1998
- Working Time Regulations 1998
- Part Time Working Regulations 2000
- Employment Relations Act 1999
- Employment Rights Act 1996
- Employment Tribunals Act 1996
- Disability Discrimination Act 1995
The Practice is aware that the Commission for Racial Equality Code of Practice (1984) and the Equal Opportunities Commission Code of Practice (1985) provide guidelines for good practice.
