Anti-Racism Statement

Ashraf Law is committed to being an anti-racist organisation. We believe this means not simply acting in a racially discriminatory way, but by taking proactive steps to address confront and remedy the effects of the existing and systemic racism in all its forms within our organisation and in our work.

We stand in solidarity with Black, Asian, Jewish and other ethnically diverse and minority groups as well as any other minorities who experience racism and discrimination. We are also passionately committed to taking positive steps to improve access to the Bar.

We are committed to create a work environment in which all staff and clients from all backgrounds can live and work free from prejudice, discrimination, and marginalisation.

We therefore commit to: 

• Educating ourselves through mandatory comprehensive training for all staff; 
• Completing a race equality audit; 
• Designing and implementing positive action measures; 
• Maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to any form of racism; conscious or unconscious, intended or unintended and condemning all discriminatory behaviour of any kind.
• Focusing on improving our recruitment and training for both staff and members so that our organisation attracts and retains the best talent in our profession from all backgrounds, and properly reflects the diversity of modern society.
• Be guided by the BSB’s Anti-Racist Statement and the Bar Council’s Framework for Taking Action on Equality.

Ashraf Law is committed to promoting and achieving meaningful and sustainable change.

We will continue to develop our practice and Equality & Diversity policies by reviewing and reflecting on its progress on an ongoing basis.