Equality & Diversity Statistics – Barristers

Introduction

3 Temple Gardens Chambers (“3TG Barristers”) is committed to equal treatment and opportunities for all. Through the collection and analysis of data, Chambers seeks to ensure that its policies and action plans are not only implemented but used towards the stated goals of equality, diversity and inclusion. This report contains the results of our Chambers Diversity Survey carried out in autumn 2024.

The BSB Code of Conduct requires all barristers’ chambers to publish anonymised diversity date at least once every three years. The survey is conducted on a voluntary basis; thus, we highlight that the data is not 100% reflective of our membership as a whole. Not all responded but a large portion did respond in order to shed reliable light on diversity at chambers.

32 responses were received, equating to a response rate of 51.6%. We endeavour for an upward trend in responses as time passes. Participation is voluntary.

At the time of this report, chambers had a total of 62 barrister members and 8 staff members. Besides job roles, staff members’ and barrister members’ data have not been collected or reported separately for the purposes of this report. We also have not differentiated our King’s Counsel data from junior barrister members as there are less than 10 KCs, besides to highlight job roles.

The results set out in this report are based on responses received from those who participated. The total numbers may differ across categories as responses to each  individual question was optional. Accordingly, the summaries may not reflect the position that might have existed if all those eligible to participate had chosen to do so for each individual question. Data is not published where its publication might reasonably lead to the identification of individuals without their consent.

3TG endeavoured to use the language for protected characteristics as used by the Home Office and Stonewall.

Ruth Reid

Equality and Diversity Data Officer

1s May 2025.

Role

Age

Gender

Disability

Do you consider yourself to have a disability according to the definition in the Equality Act (2010)?

Limited Activities

Are your day-to-day activities limited because of a health problem or disability which has lasted, or is expected to last at least 12 months?

Ethnic Origin

The 5 broad ethnic group categories as used by Gov.Uk. If you would prefer to self-describe please select ‘Other’ and type in your response

Religion or belief

Category guidance taken from Gov.uk. If you would prefer to self-describe please select ‘Other’ and type in your response

Sexual Orientation

Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?*Category guidance taken from Stonewall; some groups have not been broken into sub-categories so as not to inadvertently identify individuals.

Socio-economic background – University

If you went to University, were you part of the first generation of your family to do so?

Socio-economic background – Schooling

What type of school did you mainly attend between the ages of 11-18?

Caring responsibilities – Primary Carer

Are you a primary carer for a child or children under 18?

Caring responsibilities – Caring for others

Do you look after, or give any help or support to family members, friends, neighbours or others because of either: – Long-term physical or mental ill-health / disability / problems related to old age.

For roughly how many hours per week?