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The Government has announced a new Judicial and Legal Diversity Board aimed at improving diversity and transparency within the judiciary. The Ministry of Justice said the board would help identify barriers to judicial appointment and support work to ensure the judiciary better reflects modern Britain.
The initiative is part of wider efforts to increase confidence in the justice system and improve access to judicial careers. Ministers said the board would bring together senior figures from the justice system and legal profession to develop practical steps for widening participation.
The announcement comes alongside continued debate about representation in senior public institutions. The Government said improving diversity in the judiciary was important not only as a matter of fairness, but also for public trust in courts and tribunals.