“I didn’t tell anyone I was gay until I was quite a senior barrister, because it was a taboo subject back then and it would have impacted on my career. But here we are in 2024 and I have helped to set up the LGBTQ+ Judges Association, and the thought of that group just even existing when I came to the bar would have been impossible. We now have more than 100 members and an official launch event at the Royal Courts of Justice, where the Lady Chief Justice will give the opening address."
“There are still people out there struggling with their sexualities and their careers, and I don’t think there are enough role models. I do feel that if people have the platform and can have influence, then they should take advantage of it if they can. Even now after setting the group up, we received an email from someone who said they were gay but have never been open about it at work because they were worried about their career, so hopefully we can encourage and empower people to be who they are.”
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