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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nina Lloyd

Why Robert Jenrick wants Law Society to withdraw its ‘race and ethnicity’ guidance

Robert Jenrick has demanded the Law Society withdraw new guidance that he claimed “seeks to divide people on the basis of race and ethnicity”.

The shadow justice secretary has written to the body, which represents solicitors across England and Wales, complaining about new advice aimed at promoting the use of inclusive language by legal professionals.

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