Diversity
On this page you can find information about the work that the judiciary are collectively undertaking to foster an environment in which individuals, whatever their personal or professional background, can thrive. The judiciary recognise that diversity, inclusion and equality are fundamental to the rule of law and to what judicial office holders do.
The page also contains information on the diversity of the judiciary and the Judicial Diversity and Inclusion strategy.

Lord Chief Justice: Judicial Equality and Diversity Statement
Read the Lord Chief Justice’s statement on the importance of equality and fairness in the judiciary.
Judicial Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2020/25
The Diversity Strategy was published in November 2020. It sets out the ambition, aim and objectives for the judiciary over the next 5 years.
Statement of Expected Behaviour
Read more about the standards of behaviour expected from all judicial office holders.
Statistics and Reports
Annual judicial diversity statistics and ‘Report on Progress and Action Plans’ by Judicial Diversity Committee of the Judges’ Council.
Pre-Application Judicial Education Programme (PAJE)
Greater support to apply to become a judge.
Schools Engagement
Online resources and information, and how to request a visit from a judge.
Equal Treatment Bench Book
Read the latest version of the Bench Book.
Diversity and Community Relations Judges
Information on DCRJs – who they are, what they do, and how to get in touch.
Diversity and Community Relations Magistrates
Information on DCRMs – who they are, what they do, and how to get in touch.
Latest Diversity News and Updates
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April 26, 2023
April 2023 interim revision of the Equal Treatment Bench Book issued
Revision includes appropriate language to use around mental illness and more
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January 19, 2023
Statement of Expected Behaviour
Read more about the standards of behaviour expected from all judicial office holders
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July 18, 2022
Interview with District Judge John Beckley for Pride Month 2022
We asked District Judge John Bailey, about the growth of LGBTQ+ representation in the judiciary and his hopes for the future
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July 16, 2022
Message from the Lord Chief Justice: 2022 judicial diversity statistics
The Judicial Diversity Forum has published the latest statistics in relation to the diversity of the judiciary and the legal professions which provide the eligible pool of candidates for most judicial roles in England and Wales