How are the Charter and Procurement Protocol different from other diversity indexes and initiatives?
The Law Society Diversity Charter and Procurement Protocol is a high profile, national initiative which covers all aspects of diversity (ethnicity; gender; disability; age; religion or belief; sexual orientation) and have been exclusively developed for use by purchasers and providers of legal services. The unique structure of the joint commitment provides a mechanism for genuine dialogue between clients and suppliers and the opportunity to deliver real change by examining issues from both perspectives and developing practical tools and solutions.
