Tag: Disability

This National Inclusion Week, members of the judiciary share what inclusion means to them, and how the JAC's reasonable adjustments helped support selection process success.

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) has published its Diversity Update for January 2026 , setting out progress and analysis in support of its statutory duty to encourage diversity in the range of candidates available for judicial appointment.

I was diagnosed with a chronic arthritic condition when I was 7 years old. I spent a lot of time in hospital during those early years, my disease was very active, and my immune system seemed intent on taking my life.

I worked as a commercial property solicitor in the City pretty much throughout my career, becoming head of global real estate. I had a great time, but after 30 years I was ready for a different culture and new experiences.

My professional background is in social care and health which I have been working in for over 30 years.