Rose Court Chambers

Established in January 2021, we strive for excellence in everything we do and have at the forefront of our minds at all times integrity, fairness, equality of opportunity and equality in our treatment of others. This  approach is clearly enshrined in our constitution and Chambers’ policies. We are mutually supportive and inclusive at all times.

Discrimination against traditionally under-represented groups is a historic and continuing injustice in its own right. It has deprived the legal profession of many skilled practitioners. Individuals may suffer unjustified discrimination due to factors such as background and socio-economic status. We are committed to promoting the prospects of individuals from traditionally under-represented groups in order to overcome historic discrimination and allow the most able practitioners to succeed, regardless of their background or identity.

Under the Equality Act 2010, people are protected against unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race (including colour, ethnicity,  nationality and origin), sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, pregnancy or maternity and religion or belief.

Chambers is bound by the Equality Act 2010, both as an employer and in all aspects of its work, as a barristers’ chambers. This includes; the recruitment of pupils and tenants, the arrangements made for the distribution of work and the provision of legal services to the public. Chambers is also bound by the Employment Rights Act 1996 regarding employees.

Our Equality and Diversity Officer will constantly review all equality and diversity policies and draft a comprehensive diversity strategy and action plan.

Upon launch, Chambers’ website will include; a statement of our commitment to equality and diversity, our willingness to consider reasonable adjustments for any disabled candidates and our desire to encourage applications from under-represented groups. Chambers’ advertising will also include these statements.

We will ensure as far as possible that no individual is discriminated against directly or indirectly, consciously or non-consciously for any such reason.

Chambers actively encourages individuals from groups traditionally under-represented in the legal profession to apply.

The selection criteria for employment, tenancies and pupillage are based on objectively justifiable criteria. Chambers has a recruitment policy and procedure for the selection and recruitment of employees, pupils and tenancies, which forms part of this Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

In addition to Chambers' contractual obligation to employees, full support and assistance will be given to any tenant who wishes to take leave on the birth of a child, both whilst they are on leave and when they return to work in accordance with the Parental leave policy.

Chambers will take all reasonable steps to support and assist tenants and pupils with disabilities, in training and in practice, by ensuring, as far as is reasonable, that facilities are suitable and accessible, that work is appropriate and that reasonable adjustments are made as required. In addition, Chambers will make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities in accordance with our reasonable adjustments policy.

All applicants will be required to demonstrate their understanding and acceptance of Chambers policy and practice on equal opportunities and dignity at work.