Mansfield Principal celebrates 75th anniversary of the first women appointed King’s Counsel

"Women are generally well represented in the legal professions but we still see fewer women in the top positions. And although progress has been made in improving the prospects for women in the law generally, the path is much harder for some women than others. We must focus on how intersectionality can impact representation, where gender combines with other protected characteristics. As an example, there are relatively fewer women from minority ethnic backgrounds in silk. A modern judiciary should reflect the society it serves. Not only does this build confidence in the courts and the justice system but it is just the right thing to do. So the Judicial Diversity Forum is really important, co-ordinating efforts across the board."