Justice Sector Equalities Conference 2024: Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Scotland’s Legal System

The Justice Sector Equalities Conference is the flagship annual event for the Scottish justice sector. Launched in June 2019 at the COSLA Conference Centre in Edinburgh, this esteemed event has become a pivotal platform for discussions on diversity and inclusion within the justice system. This year’s conference, themed “Our Judiciary and Law Enforcement: How Diversity and Inclusion Might Look Like?”, offers key stakeholders an invaluable opportunity to explore strategies to foster a more inclusive and fair justice system reflective of contemporary Scottish society.

Key Details

Date: Thursday 29 August 2024
Time: 09:00 to 15:00
Venue: Parliament Hall, 11 Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RQ
Format: In-person event by RSVP only
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk
More information: events@fjssgroup.org | +44 131 285 1013

Guest Speakers

• Lord President, Lord Carloway PC FRSE, President Court of Session and Lord Justice General of Scotland – Welcome to Parliament Hall
• Sheriff Pino Di Emidio, Director Judicial Institute of Scotland – The Scottish Judiciary in Context
• Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs, The Rt Hon Angela Constance MSP, Scottish Government – Keynote Address to the Conference

High Level Panel Discussion

The conference will feature a high-level panel discussion with notable participants:

• Ms Susan Murray – President, Law Society of Scotland
• Ms Paula Stevenson – Chief Executive Officer, Judicial Appointments Board
• Toney Jones KC – Senior Partner, Brodies LLP
• Catriona Paton – Assistant Chief Constable, Police Scotland
• The Rt Honourable Lady Wise – Scottish Tribunals Council President
• Dr Amon Haniff and Dr Katie Myhill – FJSS Group Strategy & Policy Development – The Framework for the Implementation of a Roadmap to Diversification of the Scottish Justice System

The discussion will be moderated by Lindsay Jack, Head of Diversity, Careers and Outreach, Law Society of Scotland.

Other Expected Guests

The conference is set to welcome representatives from across the Scottish justice sector and legal profession, ensuring a comprehensive dialogue on the imperative issues of diversity and inclusion.

Join them for this significant event to contribute to and gain insights on creating a justice system that mirrors the diversity of Scottish society today.