We collaborate with a number of different bodies. The main way we do this is through the Judicial Diversity Forum (JDF). The JDF aims to coordinate agreed activities aimed at encouraging greater judicial diversity.
What the forum does
The JDF’s objectives are to resolve issues of common concern as well as to identify and implement way of improving judicial diversity.
The forum provides strategic direction in areas such as:
- challenging structural barriers to appointment
- analysing and addressing reasons why certain groups experience different rates of career progression
- gathering and sharing data and other analytical evidence
How the forum works
The JDF meets twice a year. It follows agreed terms of reference and brings together senior leaders from a number of organisations. Members of the JDF are:
- Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission
- Lord Chancellor on behalf of Ministry of Justice
- Lady Chief Justice on behalf of Judiciary
- Chair of the Bar Council
- President of the Law Society
- President of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
- Chair of the Legal Services Board
Reports
The forum’s publications provide updates on what members are working on and any new priorities.
View the JDF’s 2025 priorities and actions and its covering statement.
Read about the forum’s earlier work and publications on our archived website.