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Equality
and Diversity Induction Pack - Legal Services
This resource provides an induction and refresher package for staff working
in a range of capacities in legal services environments in the private or public
sector, or for voluntary and community sector organisations. It can be used to
form the basis of induction training or guided self study for new and existing
staff, including temporary staff, volunteers and people on work placement. In
addition, it can be used flexibly to support delivery of equality and diversity
sessions for those working directly with clients, volunteers or staff.
The legal profession serves a diverse society. It provides access to justice for
all sections of the community and employs staff from many different backgrounds.
The Law Society values and respects this diversity. It wishes to go beyond
recognising and complying with its statutory obligations under the
anti-discrimination legislation.
Rule 6 of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Code of Conduct goes beyond
the scope of anti-discrimination legislation in a number of key areas and
applies to all professional dealings. This pack has been developed as a
practical toolkit to help all staff working in legal settings to meet their
statutory and professional obligations and follow the Law Society’s twin-track
approach to equality and diversity: that of tackling inequalities and valuing
diversity.
It aims to:
- remove any mystery and misconceptions and clearly explain the concepts of equality and diversity
- suggest simple strategies for supporting equality and diversity in everyday situations that staff at all levels can put into practice straight away
- offer practical advice on dealing with challenging situations in an effective way
- demonstrate how embracing equality and diversity creates a better working environment for everyone
- improve understanding and social awareness of why people behave differently and thus reduce the incidence of unwitting and unintentional discriminatory behaviour in the workplace
- reflect the reality of multiple discrimination, since everyone is affected by each of the equality strands that are protected by legislation, and areas not protected by law
People can also work through the materials by individual study and at their own pace, if they choose to.
Tags: Rule 6
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