Interested in a judicial career?

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) organises and runs a number of Candidate Roadshows which are designed to inform and encourage individuals considering a judicial career. More information available below: Click here to view JAC candidate Roadshows word document

Reasonable Adjustment Policy for Judicial Office Holders

The Department's policy to ensure that judicial office holders with disabilities are treated fairly and consistently was published last week on the Ministry of Justice  website. Click here to visit the MoJ website
They are committed to ensuring equality for people with disabilities (as defined by the Disability Discrimination Acts 1995 and 2005 (DDA)) that apply for judicial appointment, for new appointees who have a disability, and for serving judicial office holders who have or acquire them, and the Reasonable Adjustment Policy for Judicial Office holders sets out the process involved.

Have you completed Management Course Stage One?

The Young Solicitors Group (YSG), in collaboration with the Law Society’s Law Management Section (LMS), is offering newly qualified solicitors the opportunity to complete Management Course Stage One (MCS1) – a compulsory element of training which must be completed within three years of qualifying.
The seventh annual LMS New Solicitors Forum 2007 will be held on Wednesday, 10 October in central London. Delegate rates start from just £120 + VAT, which includes:
• Seven CPD hours
• 14 high-profile speakers
• Two free books (Clarity for Lawyers and Solicitors’ Guide to Good Management) worth £44.90
• Free half-year Section membership for non-members worth £85 + VAT
• Wine reception
• Networking opportunities
Book online now for this essential event at www.lms.lawsociety.org.uk or complete and return the attached registration form Click here to view LMS PDF and registration form This document will also be available on the website witin the next week as a word document for all those who require it. Apologies for the delay in providing this adjustment.

Policeman with minor dyslexia was disabled

A senior policeman, who was given extra time in his examinations after being diagnosed with minor dyslexia, was disabled within the meaning of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. More information available here: Click here to view related word document

An open sky for disabled passengers?

Although the first provisions of the EU Regulation on the rights of disabled air passengers enter into force today, the European Disability Forum warns against the legislation's shortcomings.
More information available here: Click here to view open sky document 

Dollond & Aitchison and SeeAbility Provide Expertise for People with a Learning Disability

Sheffield branches of D&A The Opticians are improving sight tests for people with learning difficulties. More information available here: Click here to view Dollond & Aitchison Press release  Related to this: Sight initiative launched for people with learning disability
Look Up, an information service, aims to transform the quality of eye care for the 1.5 million people in the UK who have a learning disability.Click here to view lookup press release 

Getting involved in a political party: Information for people with learning disabilities

To support people with a learning disability the DRC has published a new booklet, 'Getting Involved in a Political Party - information for people with learning disabilities'.

The Easy Read guide explains what a political party is, who the main democratic parties are in England, Scotland and Wales, what they stand for and what being a member of a party involves.
 
Click here to download a copy of the DRC Easy Read Guide

Disability question turns on employee's, not others', abilities

'Employment tribunals should assess worker disability not in comparison with the rest of the population, but in comparison with the performance of that worker without that disability, the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has ruled.'
OUT-LAW News, 27 July 2007   Click here to view outlaw news article

MPs Question Government Commitment to Equality
(From Law Society legal news summary)
MPs have warned that indecision and delays over the creation of the Commission for Equality and Human Rights, due to be launched on October 1, raises concerns about the government’s commitment to equality.

A report by the communities and local government committee published today warns that the body may “not be fully ready to take on its new work”.

The commission, to be headed by Sir Trevor Phillips, will combine the roles of the Commission for Racial Equality, the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Disability Rights Commission.

Help the Law Society improve its website

The Law Society needs solicitors to test improvements to their websites. They need you to spend about 80 minutes with them on 14 or 17 September in London. You'll receive £100 for your time, and most people find the experience interesting and enjoyable. They particularly need people who match the following descriptions, but would be grateful to hear from you whatever the nature of your practice.
• in-house solicitor for a commercial organisation
• employed in private practice for a medium-sized firm
• employed in private practice for a very large firm
• partner in private practice
• practice manager
To take part, e-mail them at web.publishing@lawsociety.org.uk.