Equality and diversity policy
Allied Solicitors (the firm) is committed to the principles of equality and diversity, and to promoting them in our practices, policies and procedures, and in the areas in which we have influence.
The policy
The firm is committed to a policy of non-discrimination, non-victimisation and non-harassment in all its professional dealings with employees, partners, barristers, other lawyers, clients and third parties.
The firm will treat everyone equally and with the same attention, courtesy and respect, regardless of:
- sex (including marital status, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, paternity and caring responsibilities);
- sexual orientation (including civil partnership status);
- race or racial group (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins);
- religion or belief;
- age; or
- disability.
All staff receive training on our equality and diversity policies, and all staff are encouraged to actively promote our standards and values. Any allegation of discrimination on any of these grounds will be treated seriously, and dealt with confidentially and promptly.
The firm is committed to the SRA Principles, which require us to act in a way that encourages equality, diversity and inclusion. We work to make sure we comply with all current and future anti-discrimination legislation and associated codes of practice.
Mushtaq Sheikh, as the firm's Compliance Officer for Legal Practice and Equality and Diversity Officer, is responsible for the operation of this policy. It will be monitored periodically to assess its effectiveness, and the firm will make any changes that are needed.